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ABSTRACT
Designed to help teachers, librarians, and parents
introduce books of exceptional literary and artistic merit, accuracy,
and appeal to preschool through sixth grade children, this annotated
bibliography presents nearly 1,800 annotations of approximately 2,000
books (2 or more books in a series appear in a single review)
published between 1988 and 1992. Annotations are grouped under 13
headings: Biography; Books for Young Children; Celebrations;
Classics; Contemporary Realistic Fiction; Fantasy; Fine Arts;
Historical Fiction; Language and Reading; Poetry; Sciences and
Mathematics, Social Studies; and Traditional Literature. In addition
to the author and title, each annotation lists illustrators where
applicable and the recommended age range of potential readers. A
selected list of literary awards given to children's books published
between 1988 and 1992; a description of popular booklists; author,
illustrator, subject, and title indexes; and a directory of
publishers are attached. (RS)
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Adventuring with Books
Committee to Revise the Elementary School Booklist
Julie M. Jensen, Cochair, The University of Texas at Austin
Nancy L. Roser, Co-chair, The University of Texas at Austin
Judy Abbott, The University of Texas at Austin
Rasma Barbee, Austin, Texas Independent School District
Jennifer Battle, The University of Texas at Austin
Lowell J. Bethel, The University of Texas at Austin
Anne Bustard, Toad Hall Children's Book Store, Austin, Texas
Mark Dressman, The University of Texas at Austin
Bonnie M. Elliott, The University of Texas at Austin
Colleen M. Fairbanks, The University of Texas at Austin
Cynthia Farest, Texas Tech University
Edmund J. Farrell, The University of Texas at Austin
Angela Ferree, The University of Texas at Austin
Carolyn Foote, Eanes Independent School District, Austin, Texas
Cyndy Hoffman, Eanes Independent School District, Austin, Texas
Barbara Immroth, The University of Texas at Austin
Kenneth Kidd, The University of Texas at Austin
Shirley Lukenbill, Round Rock, Texas Independent School District
Jane Manaster, The University of Texas at Austin
Miriam Martinez, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Sarah McCarthey, The University of Texas at Austin
Priscilla Myers, California State University
Tim Myers, Bakersfield, California
Connie Nutt, Eanes Independent School District, Austin, Texas
Sharon O'Neal, Texas Education Agency, Austin
Sheila Pederson, Austin, Texas
Stuart Reif el, The University of Texas at Austin
Joan M. Shiring, The University of Texas at Austin
William Teale, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Barbara Thomas, Toad Hall Children's Book Store, Austin, Texas
Jane Townsend, University of Florida
Georgene Wilson, Austin, Texas Independent School District
Michael Spooner, NCTE Staff Liaison
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Adventuring with Books
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A Booklist for Pre-K-Grade 6
Tenth Edition
Edited by
Julie M. Jensen
The University of Texas at Austin
Nancy L. Roser
The University of Texas at Austin
National Council of Teachers of English
1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, Illinois 61801-1096
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NCTE Editorial Board: Keith Gilyard, Ronald Jobe, Joyce Kinkead, Louise Phelps,
Gladys Veidemanis, Charles Suhor, Chair, ex officio, Michael Spooner, ex officio
Manuscript Editor: Jane M. Curran
Production Editor: Rona S. Smith
Interior Design: Doug Burnett
Cover Design: R Maul
Cover Illustration: Wayne Anderson. From Dragon © 1992 by Wayne Anderson. Used
by permission of Green Tiger Press, an imprint of the Simon & Schuster Ch Lidren's Book
Division.
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Eve Merriam quote, p. 339, excerpted from " T Says the Poem" from A Sky Full of Poems
by Eve Merriam. © 1964, 1970, 1973 by Eve Merriam. Reprinted by permission of
Marian Reiner.
It is the policy of NCTE in its journals and other publications to provide a forum for the
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language arts. Publicity accorded to any particular point of view does not imply
endorsement by the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, or the membership at
large, except in announcements of policy, where such endorsement is clearly specified.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
National Council of Teachers of English. Committee to Revise the
Elementary School Booklist.
Adventuring with books : a booklist for pre-K-grade 6 / National
Council of Teachers of English, Committee to Revise the Elementary
School Booklist ; edited by Julie M. Jensen, Nancy L. Roser. — 10th
ed.
p. cm. — (NCTE bibliography series, ISSN 1051-4740)
Rev. ed. of: Adventuring with books / Mary Jett-Simpson, editor,
and the Committee on the Elementary School Booklist of the National
Council of Teachers of English. 9th ed. cl989.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-8141-0079-1 : $19.95
1. Bibliography— United States— Best books— Children's literature.
2. Children's literature— Bibliography. I. Jensen, Julie M. n. Roser, Nancy,
in. National Council of Teachers of English. Committee on the Elementary
School Booklist. Adventuring with books (9th »d. c 1989). IV. Title V. Series
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Contents
Acknowledgments
xi
Introduction
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1. Biography
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2. Books for Young Children
23
Alohabet Books
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Color Books
32
Concept Books
33
Counting Books
48
Nursery Rhymes
56
Paper Engineering
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Lift-the-Flap
60
Pop-ups
63
Pull-Tabs
65
Songs and Music
65
Wordless Books
68
3. Celebrations
73
Birthdays
74
Christmas
76
Easter
86
Halloween
87
Jewish Holidays
91
Kwanzaa
93
Multiple Holidays
93
St. Patrick's Day
95
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Thanksgiving 95
Valentine's Day 96
4. Classics 97
5. Contemporary Realistic Fiction 103
Adventure Stories 104
Animal Stories 106
Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Groups 113
Human Relationships 115
Everyday Life 115
Family Life 121
Friendship * 144
Illness or Death 154
School Life and Day Care 160
Humorous Stories 164
Mystery Stories 173
Respect for Nature 176
Social Issues 183
Stories about Other Lands and People 1 87
Survival 192
6. Fantasy 193
Adventure and Magic 194
Animal Fantasy 200
Folk Literature 238
Humorous Fantasy 247
Imagination and Dreams 255
Other Worlds 266
Science Fiction 267
Supernatural Tales 268
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Time Fantasy 273
Toys and Dolls 275
Unique Beings 277
Humans with Special Powers 277
Make-Believe Characters 279
7. Fine Arts 285
Performing Arts 286
Visual Arts 288
8* Historical Fiction 293
Prehistoric Times 294
Medieval limes 294
Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries 294
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries 297
United States 297
World 299
Nineteenth Century 300
United States 300
World 307
Twentieth Century 309
United States: Early in the Century 309
United States: World War I and Next Two Decades 313
United States: World War II and Later 314
World: World War I and Next Two Decades 319
World: World War II and Later 319
9* Language and Reading 323
Easy-Reading Books 324
Jokes, Riddles, and Puns 329
Language Play 333
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10. Poetry 339
Anthologies 340
Collections by a Single Poet 352
Individual Poems 362
Poetry Writing 370
11. Sciences and Mathematics 371
Aeronautics and Space 372
Animal Kingdom 376
Animal Behaviors 376
Birds 382
Domesticated Animals 385
Insects and Spiders 386
Ocean Life 387
Pets 390
Reptiles and Amphibians 391
Wild Animals 392
Archeology 396
Conservation and Ecology 396
Earth Science, Meteorology, and Oceanography 401
Energy 405
General Science Concepts 406
Geography 407
Human Body, Health, and Development 408
Machines 411
Mathematics 411
Plants 412
Prehistoric Life 414
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12. Social Studies 419
Careers 420
Communication 421
Community Life 422
Crafts and Hobbies 424
Ethnic, Racial and Religious Groups 428
Food, Clothing, and Shelter 432
Geography 433
Government 435
History 436
United States 436
World 442
Human Relationships 448
Religion 449
Social Issues and Family Relationships 451
Sports and Games 452
Transportation 455
13. Traditional Literature 459
Fables - 460
Folk Songs and Ballads 463
Folktales and Fairy Tales 468
Myths and Legends 503
Tall Tales 513
Prizes and Lists 515
Directory of Publishers 527
Author Index 533
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Illustrator Index 546
Subject Index 556
Title Index 571
Photo Credits 594
Editors 603
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Acknowledgments
We are grateful to the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin
and to Dr. JoAnn Sweeney for the allocation of space, equipment, and supplies,
and for providing the assistance of five exceedingly competent and pleasant
people: Nona Brown, our secretary, and graduate student assistants Cynthia
Farest, Priscilla Myers, Rasma Strautmanis, and Judy Abbott.
Were it not for the cooperation of publishers, we would have had nei-
ther books to review nor incentives for reviewers to persevere.
Thirty Austin, Texas, area teachers, librarians, bookstore owners, college
faculty, and graduate students helped us to compose reviews. Collectively they
are known as the Committee to Revise the Elementary School Booklist: Judy
Abbott, Rasma Barbee, Jennifer Battle, Lowell J. 3ethel, Anne Bustard, Mark
Dressman, Bonnie M. Elliott, Colleen to. Fairbanks, Cynthia Farest, Edmund J.
Farrell, Angela Ferree, Carolyn Foote, C yndy Hoffman, Barbara Immroth, Ken-
neth Kidd, Shirley Lukenbill, Jane Manaster, Miriam Martinez, Sarah
McCarthey, Priscilla Myers, Tim Myers, Connie Nutt, Sharon O'Neal, Sheila
Pederson, Stuart Reifel, Joan M. Shiring, William Teale, Barbara Thomas, Jane
Townsend, and Georgene Wilson.
To a publisher who shipped a last-minute book overnight in order to
avoid a glaring omission, and to a committee member who on deadline day
arrived in the rain with a review of a book too good to overlook, and to a
graduate student who never measured her time, and Thank you for caring.
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Introduction
The purpose of the tenth edition of Adventuring with Books is exactly that
of its nine predecessors: to help teachers, librarians, parents, and others
introduce books of exceptional literary and artistic merit, accuracy, and
appeal to preschoolers through sixth graders. As children's books in-
crease in numbers and as their significance grows in homes and schools,
so too does the importance of informed adult guides who can bring
together books and children. Literature for children is emerging as not
only the heart of the language arts curriculum, but as a singularly
important contributor to learning in all subject areas. We hope the
larger, illustrated format of this edition attracts the attention of an audi-
ence of book selectors that is as numerous anH diverse as the literature
itself.
Because the editorship of Adventuring with Books offers a vantage
point on the state of the literary art, we begin with a few observations,
each offered with due regard for certain limitations. First, we did not
receive books from all publishers of books for children, particularly
small presses, and we received only those titles that publishers chose to
send. Second, even if we had received all the books published between
1988 and 1992, time and space would have set limitations. Of 20,000 or
so books that might have been reviewed, we have included nearly 1,800
annotations of approximately 2,000 books (two or more books in a series
appear in a single review). Some of the following observations derive
from the books that we have reviewed here, others from the thousands
of other books that complete the set.
The Children's Literary Art, 1988-1992:
A Few Observations
A future audience of historians could use Adventuring as a window on
the times. Such an audience might conclude that American society and
the world of children's books in the late 1980s and early 1990s was
profoundly affected by emerging high technologies, showed interest in
and concern for the environment, demonstrated the effects of economic
stress, liked the sameness of rented books, was more than a little nos-
talgic, took a great interest in the preschool child, honored poetry, strug-
gled to acknowledge diversity within society, and tried to give children
the best possible reading materials in their schools.
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Technology, The imaginations of today's authors and illustrators
are less constrained than previously by the processes of book produc-
tion. Books come in all sizes: miniature versions of timeless tales and
"big books/' which are proving to be valuable resources in classrooms
and libraries. Books today are not just a feast for the eyes, but sometimes
for the nose, ears, and fingertips as well. Thanks to microchips, books
make sounds and play music. They can be scratched and sniffed.
They glow in the dark. Their parts pop up by themselves or can be
pushed and pulled, removed and replaced. They may reflect the
shape of their subject matter, or through a series of overlays may reveal
layers of an object or living thing. The formerly functional, such as an
endpaper, is often an interest-capturing contributor to a book's total
effect. Variations in format are wide and accomplished in their so-
phistication.
As with innovations in format, light years have passed since
printing with woodcuts was the means of reproducing art. Joining
woodcuts today is a vast array of media, not just wood and linoleum
prints, or watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings, or pencil and ink draw-
ings, but paper collages, cloth tapestries, photographs, clay and paper
sculptures, mosaics, crayons, detraction foil, and holograms. Further-
more, these media, alone and in combination, are used in the full range
of styles seen in art for any audience. Technological advancements have
reduced many of the tedious aspects of creating book illustrations, such
as preparing color separations for a printer by hand. New equipment
can reproduce art in any medium. Because technology invites and al-
lows experimentation, the result is ever more varied and interesting
visual experiences for children.
Interest in the Environment Books related to environmental
issues are but one small slice of the world of nonfiction literature now
available to young readers. This edition of Adventuring features a large
selection of books pertaining to sciences and mathematics, including
aeronautics and space, the animal kingdom, archeology, conservation
and ecology, earth science, meteorology, oceanography, energy, human
health and development, machines, plants, prehistoric life, and other
subjects. An equally lengthy section relates to aspects of the social
sciences: careers; communication; community life; ethnic, racial, and
religious groups; food, clothing, and shelter; geography; government;
history; human relationships; religion; social issues and family relation-
ships; transportation; and more. The opportunity both to learn about
and to enjoy a great range of subject-matter fields is provided by numer-
ous prominent authors: Patricia Lauber, Millicent Selsam, Seymour
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Simon, Brent Ashabranner, Aliki, Mitsumasa Anno, Franklyn Branley,
Milton Meltzer, Alice Provensen, Laurence Pringle, and others.
Yet, one unmistakable observation within that world of nonfic-
tion is that children in the late eighties and early nineties are growing
up with a concern for the future of the Earth. Perhaps triggered by
events like the 1989 Alaskan oil spill and the 1990 celebration of the
twentieth anniversary of Earth Day, a wave of books was published
which promote environmental causes like recycling, forest preserva-
tion, and pesticide-free food. Some of these books are subtle in their
messages, some are overt. Selected titles, such as those involving oil
slicks, threatened wildlife, and sanctions on whaling and logging, have
encountered industry claims of manipulation and one-sidedness. Even
the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles got into the environmental act with
an ABC book, featuring Acid rain, Global warming, and Ozone deple-
tion. Books about the environment are not only a way to influence
young minds; they are also a way to make money The fact that 750,000
copies of the 1990 book 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Planet
were sold was not lost on publishers, our next topic.
The Economics of Publishing Children's Books. Within today's
publishing world, children's books are a notable success story. Sales
now top a billion dollars a year for the first time in history. The chil-
dren's literature business is financially healthy, and, more than ever, it
is market-driven. A couple of facts: Few independently owned publish-
ing companies remain; most have merged with big business conglom-
erates. Library sales have shrunk, so publishers are placing their focus
on marketing directly to consumers. Shoppers with limited time and
limited knowledge make different kinds of selection decisions than do
professionals. Author Kathryn Lasky has sounded a warning:
There is a dark side to the current boom in juvenile publishing
that has me concerned. The dark side is that trade publishers are
starring to behave like business people — in the worst sense of the
word What does the market want? You never heard that
question ten years ago. You only heard people speaking in terms
of criteria for excellence In the past, the children's book in-
dustry has been very tolerant of risk takers. It is not so now. They
have found some formulas that work — The Baby-sitters Club and
Waldo, for instance — that have had a huge impact on juvenile
publishing. (Lasky 1991)
We have noticed several additional formulas for catching the
buyer's eye, among them a) "celebrity authors/' including Fergie, Carly
Simon, Judy Collins, Dom Deluise, Jimmy Buffett, Leontyne Price, Mar-
got Fonteyn, and Paul Simon; b) best-selling adult authors as authors of
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books for children, including Mark Helprin, Ken Follett, Danielle Steel,
Ken Kesey, James Herriot, and James Michener; c) lavishly illustrated
reissues of books, especially those likely read during the childhoods of
current buyers; d) eyecatching toy books and book-toy combinations,
including inflatable globes, banks, stuffed animals, lapel buttons, foot-
ball cards, lockets, skateboard stickers, and lunch bags; e) spin-offs
from other media, including Nintendo, Garfield, Indiana Jones, and
others; and f) spin-offs from just-published successful books, most
prominently series books. The Baby-sitters Club, for example, had sold
over forty-one million copies by 1991. Indeed, if child appeal were our
only criterion for book selection, this volume would be overflowing
with reviews of series books. We do include numerous reviews of reil-
lustrated editions of older works. Flashy books were as irresistible to
our committee members as they are to the buying public, and flash does
not necessarily preclude enduring literary and artistic merit.
Series Books. Perhaps one-third of the books that we received
from publishers were sets of two or more titles with a unifying charac-
teristic: the same characters or similar subject matter. Paperbacks in
which readers meet the same characters in book after book — sometimes
a new book every month— are a phenomenon of the times. Their suc-
cess, from the standpoint of sales, is testimony that many young readers
enjoy contemporary realistic fiction in which they can find comfort and
security in sameness. Although none is reviewed here, familiar series
like The Bobbsey Twins ("revised and reissued") and The Hardy Boys
and Nancy Drew ("with new modernized characters'') are ubiquitous,
as are series that have become popular in recent years. Here are just a
dozen: The Saddle Chib, Sweet Valley Kids, Sweet Valley Twins, Fifth Grade
Stars, The Treehouse Times, Camp Sunnyside Friends, Sleepover Friends,
Ballet One, The Baby-sitters Club, The Gymnasts, Bad News Ballet, and New
Kids on the Block.
Nonfiction series, unified by topic and format, are remarkable for
their numbers and for their range in quality. Several series are reviewed
here, with a single review pertaining to the series as a whole, classified
by topic, usually social studies, or sciences and mathematics. Rest as-
sured that even if it is not included here, a series of books can be found
on almost any topic imaginable. These we know for sure: sports figures,
sports, holidays, natural disasters, insects, mammals, reptiles, cities,
states, countries, planets, occupations, famous writers, presidents, an-
cient civilizations, breeds of dogs, explorers, women artists, and thir-
teen books about thirteen different types of beans.
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Nostalgia. Although contemporary issues and efforts toward so-
cial relevance — nontraditional families, family violence, homelessness,
chemical dependence, AIDS— figure prominently in today's books, in-
terest in the past is substantial. One can look backward (or homeward)
through retellings, reissues, and new issues in a variety of genres —
historical fiction, poetry, biography, and information books. Those who
contend that the route to learning and loving history is to make it come
alive can feel encouraged by the range of choices.
Authors seem eager to celebrate anniversaries through children's
books. Most prominently and voluminously celebrated during this pe-
riod was the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage of 1492. From the
numerous reviews of books about Columbus, readers will immediately
recognize diverse historical perspectives and viewpoints, some celebra-
tory and some calling into question the humanity of the "discoverers."
Titles published between 1988 and 1992 reflect not only a looking
back to earlier times, but to earlier books. A fierce devotion to the
tried-and-true may be nostalgia or simply good business. Whether it's
revolving pictures from another century or reissues with or without
new illustrations, many of today's new books are old books. They speak
to buyers dependent on the familiar. So many elaborately illustrated old
tales have appeared in recent years that children can enjoy comparing
multiple versions of the same tale; for example, Gail Haley's, Fred
Marcellino's, and Alain Vaes's versions of Perrault's Puss in Boots, or Jan
Brett's, Helen Cooper's, and Louise Voce's renditions of Lear's The Owl
and the Pussycat.
Books for the Early Years. As evidence mounts about the value
of reading aloud to children during the preschool years, publishers
have responded to parent and educator interest in securing children's
futures. Joining Good Night Moon and Pat the Bunny are books in abun-
dance for looking at and handling by the three-and-under set, especially
concept books and toy books in cloth or glossy board format. Also
reviewed in the chapter entitled "Books for Young Children" is a large
variety of counting books, alphabet books, nursery rhyme collections,
color books, song books, and concept books through which young
children can solve a puzzle, have an adventure, learn, and enjoy.
Poetry in Abundance. Anthologies, collections by a single poet,
and individual poems in picture-book form are liberally represented in
this edition, often with illustrations attractive enough to challenge the
words for attention. Familiar names from present and past appear in the
Author Index: Prelutsky, Schwartz, Adoff, Ciardi, de la Mare, Dickin-
son, Fisher, Kennedy, Lear, Merriarn, Nash, Stafford, Whittier. Both new
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collections and reissues address a range of topics and feelings, and they
do so in a range of forms. Just two of the ways in which the importance
of poetry for children was affirmed during this period were through the
ongoing NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children and by
bestowing the 1989 John Newbery Medal on Paul Fleischman for Joyful
Noise: Poems for Two Voices. Because poetry is flourishing, those who
wish to share it with children have more to choose from; today it is easy
to build a collection of old and new poems, to demonstrate the variety
of poetry, and to share poetry that children are likely to enjoy.
Quest to Reflect Cultural Diversity. The availability of books that
authentically portray a range of cultures remains low, although one can
find between these covers an outstanding collection of books written or
illustrated by or about members of varied cultures. The annotations re-
flect not only African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans,
and other cultural groups within American society, but also describe
books from and about other countries, some in translation. Writers of
great promise from several cultures have emerged during the past few
years, who, with nurturing, may allow the editor of the next edition of
Adventuring a greater representation of multicultural titles.
Literature in the Classroom. Consensus continues to grow that
literature plays a critical role in children's literacy and subject-matter
learning, as does support for teachers who believe that children should
not only learn how to read, but should become readers. One notable
example is the Teachers as Readers project of the Association of Ameri-
can Publishers, which helps classroom teachers establish teacher read-
ing groups on the theory that teachers who read and talk about books
with their peers create rich literate environments in their classrooms.
Evidence that literature is coming to classrooms can be seen in the many
classroom trade-book collections which now augment central school
libraries. It can also be seen in instructional materials, some of which are
drawing heavily on trade books. A question to be answered by in-
formed teachers is whether a particular resource preserves literature as
an aesthetic and imaginative experience or diminishes it.
Users of Adventuring will find it easy to bring literature into the
school curriculum. Books are classified into subject-matter fields like
sciences and mathematics, social studies, and fine arts. For those who
know the pleasure and learning associated with reading aloud, some
especially fine choices are included: Morning Girl (Dorris), Monkey Is-
land (Fox), Nothing but the Truth (Avi), Flight: The Journey of Charles
Lindbergh (Burleigh), Chicken Sunday (Polacco), Shiloh (Naylor), Amazing
Grace (Hoffman), Seven Blind Mice (Young), and The Stinky Cheese Man,
and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Scieszka), among dozens of others. Still
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other books ease the transition to independence in reading because of
their predictable elements. Finally, many books are about school itself,
about reading and writing, and about authors and illustrators.
The children's literary art from 1988 to 1992 is flourishing. Those
who select books for children have more titles from which to choose
with each passing year; examples of excellence exist in goodly numbers;
and children's literature is being accorded ever greater importance by
those who find themselves in the company of preschoolers through
sixth graders. Our excitement about new and talented faces who have
burst upon the scene is tempered, however, by the loss during these
years of Isaac Asimov, Patricia Beatty, Roald Dahl, Carolyn Haywood,
Arnold Lobel, James Marshall, Eve Merriam, Scott O'Dell, Peggy Par-
rish, Alvin Schwartz, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Isaac Bashevis Singer.
Children's reading experiences will be enriched forever by their gifts.
How to Read an Annotation
Bringing order to thousands of books is a daunting task. In the end we
sorted them into thirteen imperfect categories, most with numerous
subcategories, then subcategories of subcategories. The thirteen appear
as "chapter" divisions, each one introduced with a quote from a distin-
guished contributor to that particular facet of literature for children.
Some divisions are based on the age of the reader ("Books for Young
Children"), some on genre ("Fantasy"), and some on content ("Fine
Arts"). So much for parallelism. Classifying books is fraught with prob-
lems; solid arguments can be made for assigning a number of books to
many different places. To illustrate, Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen's The
Magic School Bus inside the Human Body, a field trip through the circula-
tory system, is a fantasy filled with scientific information. It is intriguing
fiction and also a fine content-area resource which provokes discussion
and makes learning memorable.
Each annotation has been assigned an interest level. The "interest
age range" uses the publishers' designations of the youngest to oldest
children who might be interested in either hearing the book read aloud
or reading it on their own. Estimates are given in the absence of pub-
lisher information. We supply this designation with all due caution that
for some books and some children it may be unduly restrictive.
We have tried to inform book-selection decisions by indicating
honors and awards bestowed upon single books. We do this in two
ways: as part of the annotation itself, and in an appendix which de-
scribes major awards and honor lists and which compiles the names of
1988-92 winners. Because of the proliferation of ways to honor books,
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we have generally not noted runners-up for awards, state awards, or
foreign awards.
Except for the series books reviewed collectively, each bibliog-
raphical entry includes the International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
for the library edition.
The annotations themselves range in length. Each includes a story
summary or content statement and, when relevant, commentary on art
and design. Occasionally the annotations suggest topically related books,
books by the same author, or suggestions for responding to the book,
such as storytelling, drama, reading aloud, readers' theatre, writing and
art experiences, and possible connections with subject-matter units.
Adventuring closes with a Directory of Publishers for ordering
purposes, the appendix of award-winning books, and four indexes:
author, illustrator, subject, and title.
As we emerge from four years of floating on a sea of books, we
have regrets, the major one being that we weren't able to include anno-
tations for hundreds of additional titles as meritorious as many of those
included here. We weren't finished; we simply had to quit. We hope that
we have organized this collection in a way that is useful, but we learned
in the process that the work of imaginative minds defies categorization.
We have had the opportunity to see a great range of books — a range in
quality, in subject matter, in format, and in artistic medium and style.
Those who select books for children have an enviable "problem": choos-
ing from among so many and varied literary offerings that can be
recommended with enthusiasm and that will be read with pleasure.
In 1990, midway through our work on this project, Publishers
Weekly reported on the ten best-selling paperback books for children.
Eight of the ten featured Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, accounting for
the sale of eight million copies. One of the two remaining best-sellers
was about the New Kids on the Block, and the other was a selection
from The Baby-sitters Club series. How to read an annotation? Read it
voraciously and conscientiously, here and wherever book-selection ad-
vice can be found. The guidance of a teacher or librarian, parent or
friend who is informed about the children's literary world is critical
beyond question.
Work Cited
Lasky, ^athryn. 1991. ''Creativity in a Boom Industry," The Horn Book Maga-
zine, November/December.
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Children look for clues to life.
They want the truth,
They need the truth,
and they deserve it
So I try to present characters honestly
with their paradoxes and their complexities,
their strengths and their weaknesses.
Jean Fritz, "Making It Real/'
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1.1 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin. Illus-
trated by John and Alexandra Wallner. Holiday House, 1990.
ISBN 0-8234-0792-6. 29p. 7-10 (est.).
A writer, an inventor, a scientist, a statesman — Benjamin Frank-
lin was all of these and more. David Adler 's historical account,
a volume in the Picture Book Biography series, chronicles this
founding father's life and accomplishments. Double-page illus-
trations colorfully depict the life and times of early America.
This biography would complement other books about Franklin,
such as Jean Fritz's What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
1.2 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus.
Illustrated by John and Alexandra Wallner. Holiday House,
1991. ISBN 0-8234-0857-4. 32p. 6-12 (est).
Another in David Adler 's Picture Book Biographies series, this
account of Columbus's life from boyl">od to death is told
through simple, informative text and fu:i-page illustrations.
1.3 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt. Illus-
trated by Robert Casilla. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-
0856-6. 29p. 8-12 (est.).
A shy child who learned to be independent at an early age,
Eleanor Roosevelt grew up to become "first lady of the world."
This easy-to-read Picture Book Biography offers a brief history
of the life and accomplishments of this remarkable woman. Full-
page watercolor paintings complement the text and capture the
memorable events in her life.
1.4 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman. Illustrated
by Samuel Byrd. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0926-0. 28p.
6-9.
The eleventh book in David Adler's Picture Book Biography
series depicts the life of a prominent African American woman
in American history. In her more than ninety years, Harriet Tub-
man escaped slavery, used earnings from odd jobs to lead other
slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, served as a
nurse and a spy, fought for women's right to vote, and opened
a home for the elderly poor. Dark, expressive watercolors por-
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tray the sorrow, mystery, and unfailing courage that marked
her life.
1.5 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Helen Keller. Illustrated by
John and Alexandra Wallner. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-
0818-3. 30p. 7-10 (est).
Left deaf and blind by a childhood illness, Helen Keller grew to
become an inspiration to others all over the world. This easy-to-
understand book in the Picture Book Biography series chronicles
the life story of this courageous woman and highlights the im-
portant aspects of her life, including her education with Anne
Sullivan and her dedication to the American Federation for the
Blind. Full-page, soft-colored illustrations help to explain the
struggles and triumphs of a remarkable woman.
1.6 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Jesse Owens. Illustrated by
Robert Casilla. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0966-X. 32p.
6-9 (est).
Son of sharecroppers and grandson of slaves, Jesse Owens set
three world records and tied a fourth at the 1936 Olympics.
David Adler's Picture Book Biography of the child who could
run and jump primarily traces Owens's development as an ath-
lete, but it does not skirt the prejudice that he faced both at home
and at the games. Hitler, for example, snubbed Owens at the
Olympic Games in Berlin. Illustrations are reminiscent of softly
tinted photographs.
1.7 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy. Illustrated
by Robert Casilla. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0884-1.
29p. 8-12 (est).
Born into a rich and powerful family, John F. Kennedy carved his
own identity through his achievements and career in govern-
ment. This Picture Book Biography profiles Kennedy's life. Full-
page, watercolor paintings, many from actual photographs, il-
lustrate the significant events in his life, from his childhood to
his assassination.
1.8 Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Thomas Jefferson. Illus-
trated by John and Alexandra Wallner. Holiday House, 1990.
ISBN 0-8234-0791-8. 29p. 7-10 (est.).
He was eager to learn, loved to read and invent, and had ideas
of his own — he was Thomas Jefferson. This Picture Book Biog-
raphy presents a simple chronological account of Jefferson's
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private life as colonist and father, as well as his public life as
legislator, statesman, and president — ''father of our democracy/'
Colorful double-page watercolors illustrate the informative and
straightforward text.
Aliki. The King's Day: Louis XIV of France. Illustrated by Aliki.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04590-5. 28p. 7-11.
King Louis XIV of France lived in the grandest of styles. His
palaces were magnificent:; his wigs, robes, and jewels were the
finest; and his days were filled with ceremonial rituals and spec-
tacular events. Detailed information can be gained both from the
drawings and their captions, which together depict a day in the
life of one of France's most extravagant and yet most brilliant
kings.
Alper, Ann Fitzpatrick. Forgotten Voyager: The Story of
Amerigo Vespucci. Carolrhoda Books, 1991. ISBN 0-87614-442-
3. 80p. 8-12.
Amerigo Vespucci's accomplishments — and the slanders that
contributed to his relative obscurity — are fleshed out in this
readable account From his Florentine childhood to his serious
geographical scholarship and exploration, Vespucci is presented
as an energetic, intelligent, and ambitious European discoverer.
Historical illustrations and primary source material add power
to the narrative.
Anderson, Joan. Christopher Columbus: From Vision to Voy-
age. Photographs by George Ancona. Dial Books for Young
Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1042-9. 48p. 7-10 (est.).
Joan Anderson portrays Columbus as a man of "vivid imagina-
tion, great curiosity, tremendous energy, the courage to stand by
his beliefs, and a willingness to take risks" in this account of the
of the "inner" journey — the years 1459-92— that led to his first
sailing. George Ancona 's color photographs, set in Spain, feature
members of the Spanish National Opera dressed in period
costumes.
Banish, Roslyn, with Jennifer Jordan-Wong. A Forever Family.
Photographs by Roslyn Banish. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-
021674-3. 44p. 5-8.
After spending half of her life in foster homes, eight-year-old
Jennifer Jordan-Wong tells the story of her adoption by a "for-
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ever family." With the help of black-and-white photographs of
parents, extended family, foster parents, social workers, friends,
pets, and important places and activities, a heartwarming and
informative account emerges.
1.13 Bernheim, Mark. Father of the Orphans: The Story of Janusz
Korczak. Lodestar Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-67265-6. 160p. 11
and up (est.).
In this volume in the Jewish Biography series, Mark Bernheim
weaves a poignant tale of dignity and love in Warsaw during the
Nazi occupation. Janusz Korczak's story begins with his privi-
leged childhood and moves through his adult life of poverty and
sacrifice. Korczak was one of the first physicians in Europe to
dedicate his career to the care of children, and his devotion to
his orphanage resulted in the ultimate sacrifice of his life for
these Jewish children. Middle-grade students will come away
wanting to know more about how such atrocities could have
occurred.
1.14 Bernstein, Joanne E., and Rose Blue, with Alan Jay Gerber. Ju-
dith Resnik: Challenger Astronaut Lodestar Books, 1990. ISBN
0-525-67305-9. lOOp. 10 and up (est).
This biography traces Judith Resnik's life from young girl to
engineer/ scientist to space-shuttle astronaut. Although much of
the book focuses on the Discovery mission and the Challenger
tragedy that took Resnik's life, the authors also explore her
reactions to her parents' bitter divorce, the influence of Judaism
on her life, the breakup of her own marriage, and her struggle
to become an astronaut. Black-and-white photos, a reading list,
and an index complement the text.
1.15 Black, Sheila. Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Cwiklik, Robert. King Philip and the War with the Colonists.
Sequoyah and the Cherokee Alphabet McClard, Megan, and
George Ypsilantis. Hiawatha and the Iroquois League. Shorto,
Russell. Geronimo and the Struggle for Apache Freedom.
Tecumseh and the Dream of an American Indian Nation. Illus-
trated by L. L. Cundiff; Ed Lee; T. Lewis; Frank Riccio; Tim Sisco;
Robert L. Smith. Silver Burdett Press, 1989. Approx. 120p. 10-13.
Alvin Josephy's Biography Series of American Indians is charac-
terized by its thoroughness, its accuracy, its sense of drama, and
its emphasis on Native American perspectives. Each volume
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tells the story of a great Native American, with subjects ranging
from Sitting Bull to Sequoyah to Hiawatha. The writing is clear
and rich with historical detail, explanation, analysis, and narra-
tive excitement. Line drawings and historical photographs ac-
company each text, along with a list of suggested readings.
1.16 Bios, Joan W. The Heroine of the Titanic: A Tale Both True and
Otherwise of the Life of Molly Brown. Illustrated by Tennessee
Dixon. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-07547- 9. 40p. 6
and up.
Joan Bios pieces together the facts and legends surrounding the
exuberant life of Margaret (Molly) Tobin Brown, focusing on her
adventure-seeking derring-do and her courageous spirit as an
"unsinkable" survivor of the Titanic. Brown's feats and foibles
are recounted in lyrical prose, with text embedded in paintings
that capture wistful hues of bygone elegance, but that give Molly
Brown a vivacity undiminished by advancing age. As an added
touch, a sprinkle of verse in Victorian frames works like a Greek
chorus to comment on the saga.
1.17 Brighton, Catherine. Nijinsky: Scenes from the Childhood of
the Great Dancer. Illustrated by Catherine Brighton. Doubleday,
1989. ISBN 0-385-24926-8. 26p. 4^8.
As a little boy, future great ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky trav-
eled through Russia with his brother, sister, and theatrical par-
ents and learned to dance. When the family fortunes changed
and his father walked out, his mother taught dance, and Vaslav
won a place at the Imperial Ballet School in St. Petersburg, pro-
pelling his legendary success. Bordered in dark green, evocative
watercolor illustrations reveal not only the Nijinsky family, but
a portrait of turn-of-the-century Russia as well.
1.18 Byars, Betsy. The Moon and I. Julian Messner, 1992. ISBN 0-671-
74165-9. 96p. 10 and up (est).
In lighthearted anecdotes woven together by a snake that she
calls Moon, Betsy Byars describes her life and discusses her
approach to writing in this slim, delightful memoir. Readers will
learn how she associates her villains with the horrific Bubba of
her youth, how she begins with title pages and keeps them long
after she's forgotten their stories, and how she believes in the
importance of characters and the need for authority in author-
ing. Black-and-white photographs show Byars with Moon
throughout her life.
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1.19 Carpenter, Angelica Shirley, and Jean Shirley. L. Frank Baum:
Royal Historian of Oz. Lerner, 1992. ISBN 0-8225-4910-7. 144p.
10 and up.
Lyman Frank Baum was a fanciful child, imagining that scare-
crows could run across the fields that they protected. Later, he
dressed the window of his general store with pots and pans
assembled to look like a man. Thus originated two of his char-
acters in The Wonderful Wizard ofOz. Frank Baum's enterprises,
his family life, and his determination to write despite ill health
provide the framework for this responsible biography of an
author who wrote his life into his stories for children.
1.20 Collins, David R. Malcolm X: Black Rage. Dillon Press, 1992.
ISBN 0-87518-498-7. 104p. 10 and up.
Solutions to racial prejudice are complex and never easily dis-
cussed in the classroom. David Collins, however, portrays more
than anger in this sensitive biography of Malcolm X, one of
twenty-two books in the People in Focus series. Facts are pre-
sented, with the judgment of Malcolm's life left to the reader.
Teachers and students alike will find the text, black-and-white
photographs, bibliography, and index useful and informative.
1.21 Conrad, Pam. Prairie Visions: The Life and Times of Solomon
Butcher. Photographs by Solomon Butcher. HarperCollins, 1991.
ISBN 0-06-021375-2. 85p. 11 and up.
Solomon Butcher, an early Nebraska settler, was a man unable
to decide which of his many talents and interests to pursue. He
decided to record the settlement history of Custer County in
photographs, a remarkably innovative project for the times.
Captivated by his photographs while researching her novel Prai-
rie Songs, Pam Conrad created a pictorial account of Butcher's
eclectic life and of the courageous pioneer families that he im-
mortalized more than a hundred years ago. Notable 1991 Chil-
dren's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
1.22 Crews, Donald. Bigmama's. Illustrated by Donald Crews.
Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09951-3. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
Bigmama once told grandson Donald Crews, "Boy, you going to
amount to something/7 This autobiographical picture book of
author/ illustrator Crews is further testimony to her faith. Re-
calling long-ago family train trips back to the farm in Cotton-
dale, Florida, to see Bigmama and Bigpapa, Crews uses water-
color and color dyes to reassure that, in memory at least, nothing
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changes. From fishing hole to deep well to the peddle sewing
machine in the hall and to the reunion with family, "everything
is as it should be."
1.23 Darby, Jean. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lerner, 1990. ISBN 0-8225-
4902-6. 144p. 10 and up.
This highly readable, concise biography of Martin Luther King,
Jr., explores the charismatic man's life as a small child in segre-
gated Atlanta, his early career as a Baptist minister in
Montgomery, Alabama, and his subsequent emergence as leader
of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Accompanying the text are striking black-and-white photo-
graphs depicting King's family, the Montgomery bus boycott,
Freedom Riders, and the famous March on Washington. Jean
Darby concludes the book with a helpful bibliography, glossary,
and index. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
1.24 dePaola, Tomie. Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland. Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0924-4. 32p.
3-8 (est).
The story of Saint Patrick begins with his boyhood in Britain,
when he was kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland. Although he
made his way home again, he returned to Ireland to found the
first church there and to baptize thousands. Facts about Patrick's
life are separated from the legends that surround him, including
driving the snakes from Ireland. Tomie dePaola interprets both
life and legends with earth-tone static forms that are uniquely
his, but they are also reminiscent of early religious paintings.
1.25 Emmert, Michelle. I'm the Big Sister Now Illustrated by Gail
Owens. Albert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-3458-7. 28p. 7-11
(est.).
Even though nine-year-old Michelle Emmert is younger chan
her sister Amy, Michelle plays the role of big sister because Amy
has cerebral palsy and cannot walk or talk or sit unsupported.
Nevertheless, Amy brings unmitigated joy to those who love
her. In a straightforward description, Michelle tells Amy's story:
her needs, her care, her gifts, and her responses to her world. A
photograph of the sisters and illustrations in pencil and water-
color provide sensitive accompaniment to the narrative,
1.26 Fleischman, Paul. Townsend's Warbler. HarperCollins/Char-
lotte Zolotow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-064)21875-4. 52p. 9-12.
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The story of naturalist John Kirk Townsend's exploration of the
American Northwest in 1834 is interwoven with the story of a
previously unknown warbler's migration from South America
to North America. After an arduous journey and encounters
with storms, wild rivers, and Native American war parties,
Townsend discovered the warbler, which was later named for
him. The text, which draws on Townsend's journal, is inter-
spersed with black-and-white photos, paintings of period
scenes, and portraits.
1.27 Ford, Barbara. Walt Disney. Walker, 1989. ISBN 0-8027-6865-2.
156p. 9-12.
This clearly narrated biography, generously illustrated with
black-and-white photographs, provides fascinating insight into
the creator of beloved characters for children. In spite of mone-
tary hardships and the negativism of friends and family, Walt
Disney's determination and perseverance enabled him to fulfill
his dreams. Although there are references to Disney's personal-
ity quirks, the author leaves readers with an understanding of
and admiration for a creative genius who revolutionized the
entertainment world.
1.28 Foreman, Michael. War Boy: A Country Childhood. Illustrated
by Michael Foreman. Little, Brown/Arcade, 1990. ISBN 1-55970-
049-1. 92p. 8 and up (est.).
In a memoir of World War II from the perspective of a very
young English boy, illustrator Michael Foreman re-creates a time
when his village was crowded with soldiers, when barbed wire
lined the beaches against invasion, and when incendiary bombs
lit the night sky, one just missing young Michael's bed. But there
are also memories of the respite of his mother's tea shop, boy-
hood games, and fatherly soldiers. The narration is dispassion-
ate, and Foreman's watercolor illustrations are accompanied by
line drawings, war posters, and diagrams.
1.29 Freedman, Russell. The Wright Brothers: How They Invented
the Airplane. Illustrated by Wilbur and Orville Wright. Holiday
House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0875-2. 124p. 8 and up.
Amazingly, Wilbur and Orville Wright, inventors of the airplane,
never had any special training in science or engineering. Read-
ers might also be interested to learn that when the brothers
tested their first "full-size, man-carrying glider" in Kitty Hawk,
North Carolina, in the fall of 1900, they lived in a tent, and that
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when the Wrights offered their successful airplane idea to the
U.S. military, they were "turned down without a hearing/7 This
photographic account of the Wrights' most famous invention is
clearly written and well documented by their own words and
photographs. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
1.30 Fritz, Jean. Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! Illustrated by Mike
Wimmer. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21769-X. 128p.
10 and up.
Both adults and children will find this biography of Theodore
Roosevelt by award-winning author Jean Fritz entertaining and
may encounter some new facts about our twenty-sixth presi-
dent. For example, Teddy Roosevelt once owned land in the
Dakotas and wanted to become a rancher; he ran for mayor of
New York City and was elected governor of New York before
being nominated as vice-president under William McKinley;
and he was the first person inaugurated to the Conservation
Hall of Fame. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
1.31 Fritz, Jean. George Washington's Mother. Illustrated by Dy-
Anne DiSalvo-Ryan. Grosset and Dunlap, 1992. ISBN 0-448-
40385-4. 48p. 7-9.
Not a great deal is known about George Washington's mother,
Mary Ball Washington. But in her impeccable research style, Jean
Fritz must have ferreted deeds, ledgers, and letters to add to
published accounts. In the seamless result for beginning readers,
Mary Washington is revealed as both strong and weak, depend-
ent and independent, and always a bit impecunious. On tinted
paper, the illustrations have both colonial flair and humor.
1.32 Fritz, Jean. The Great Little Madison. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989.
ISBN 0-399-21768-1. 160p. 10 and up (est.).
Just as Jean Fritz skillfully sculpts the dimensions of "a pale,
sickly boy with a weak voice" who became the fourth U.S. presi-
dent, so does she tell of his times. Madison is revealed as a quiet
but articulate spokesman and meticulous recordkeeper at the
constitutional convention, as a student of government, as a
friend and admirer of Jefferson, and, finally as a president pas-
sionately devoted to the preservation of the union. Political
crossfire is made comprehensible and intriguing. Dolley Madi-
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son's humor, courage, and vanity also shine through. Boston
Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award, 1990.
1.33 Golenbock, Peter. Teammates* Illustrated by Paul Bacon. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1990. ISBN 0-15-
200603-6. 32p. 5-12 (est.).
Drawings, photographs, and baseball cards help tell an impor-
tant story in baseball history. When Jackie Robinson joined the
Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he became the first African American
to play on a major-league baseball team, and also became a
victim of slurs, slights, affronts, and threats from his teammates
and others. The focal event of this account is when Pee Wee
Reese crossed the field in Cincinnati, stood next to Robinson, put
an arm around him, and silenced the taunting crowds by stating,
"This man is my teammate/' Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
1.34 Harrison, Barbara, and Daniel Terris. A Twilight Struggle: The
Life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-08830-9. 159p. 10 and up.
This balanced portrait of John F. Kennedy incorporates current
historical information, family influences, and a cogent analysis
of President Kennedy's political life. Based upon the Home Box
Office documentary JFK: In His Own Words, the biography de-
tails both the president's personal life and his political career,
revealing the president as a complex, even flawed, political
leader. Photographs, a selected bibliography, a chronology of
important events, and an index provide useful resources for the
reader.
1.35 Haskins, Jim. Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their
Inventions. Walker, 1991. ISBN 0-8027-6999-2. 128p. 12 and up.
If history is the living record of a society, its ideas, codes, laws,
and achievements, then significant groups of people have been
omitted from the record. Nowhere is this more true than with
African American inventors and their inventions. Now the
reader can learn who built the first steam engine, the first shoe-
making machine, the first clock in the United States and the first
traffic light. Jim Haskins offers a refreshing look at the contribu-
tions of African Americans, thus helping to correct some signifi-
cant oversights. A comprehensive index of black inventors be-
tween 1834 and 1900 is included.
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1.36 Houston, Gloria. My Great-Aunt Arizona* Illustrated by Susan
Condie Lamb. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-022607-2. 32p.
6-10 (est).
Arizona Houston Hughes was a singer, a reader, a dancer, a
dreamer, and, most of all, a teacher. In this realistic yet fictional
account of her life, Arizona touches generations of her Appala-
chian fourth-grade students and helps them aspire to visit those
faraway places that she had only visited in her mind, through
her voracious reading of books. Young teachers-to-be will de-
light in Susan Condie Lamb's expressive illustrations of a
woman who perservered to achieve her dream and to help
dreams emerge for others.
1.37 Hurwitz, Johanna. Astrid Lindgren: Storyteller to the World.
Illustrated by Michael Dooling. Puffin Books, 1991. ISBN 0-14-
032692-8. 54p. 7-11.
Astrid Lindgren enjoyed childhood on a farm in southern Swe-
den before moving to Stockholm, marrying, and raising a family.
Her memories and adventures, some of which she told to her
own children, were woven into more than forty books and were
delightfully exaggerated in the tales of Pippi Longstocking. This
affectionate biography in the Women of Our Time series attrib-
utes Lindgren's international success to her appealing interpre-
tation of family life. Although the book is aimed toward seven-
to eleven-year-old readers, it is sufficiently researched and de-
tailed to appeal to teenagers.
138 Ireland, Karin. Albert Einstein. Silver Burdett Press, 1989. ISBN
0-382-09523-5. 144p. 10 and up.
The details of Einstein's daily life and personality presented in
this biography help the reader appreciate him as a man rather
than a superman. Einstein is portrayed as a single-minded, very
private individual who was first considered a slow learner and
who came to define the word scientist Consistent with the for-
mat of the Pioneers in Change series, black-and-white photo-
graphs clarify the meaty text, and a time-line chronicles the
scientist's major accomplishments.
139 Jaspersohn, William. Senator A Profile of Bill Bradley in the
U.S. Senate. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-
272880-5. 224p. 12 and up.
Richly illustrated with both black-and-white and colored photo-
graphs, this lucid biography, somewhat breezy in tone, first
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sketches Bill Bradley's days as an AU-American basketball
player at Princeton, Rhodes scholar, and star with the New York
Knickerbockers. Concentrating thereafter on Bradley's life as
U.S. Senator from New Jersey, the volume presents the legislator
in a variety of roles — author of major bills, envoy to the Soviet
Union, campaigner for reelection. Bradley emerges throughout
as industrious, highly intelligent, sensitive, and sensible.
1.40 Johnson, Rick L. Bo Jackson: Baseball/Football Superstar, Dil-
lon Press, 1991. ISBN 0-87518-489-8. 64p. 7-10 (est.).
Superstar sports figure Bo Jackson was already a football, track,
and baseball star back home in McAdory High School in
McCalla, Alabama. At Auburn University, he won the Heisman
Trophy as the best college football athlete in the nation, and after
college he became both a professional baseball and football
player. Yet, this Taking Part biography for younger readers, illus-
trated with photographs, makes Jackson a real person, an Afri-
can American child of poverty with imperfect school behavior
and serious youthful offenses, and in need of help in growing
up.
1.41 Levinson, Nancy Smiler. Christopher Columbus: Voyager to
the Unknown, Lodestar Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-67292-3. 128p.
9-12.
This well-documented discussion of Columbus's voyages in-
cludes archival documents, black-and-white reproductions of
portraits, and photographs of artifacts, charts, and maps. In
chapter format, Nancy Smiler Levinson's oversize volume sets
the historical stage, describes each of the voyages, and addresses
the place of Christopher Columbus in history. In large print with
lots of white space, information is presented in a straightfor-
ward way, without dodging the admiral's frailties. A chronology
of events and even the crew list for the first voyage are included.
1.42 Little, Jean. Stars Come Out Within. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN
0-670-82965-X. 263p. 10 and up (est.).
Award-winning Canadian children's author Jean Little contin-
ues her memoirs first begun in Little by Little, this time focusing
on her adult life. Little recounts episodes about her own writing,
her short but meaningful teaching career, her remarkable
mother, her significant friends, her Seeing-Eye dog, Zephyr, and
SAM, her talking computer. Candid about her experiences with
depression and the adjustments that she makes as her sight
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decreases, this determined woman of strength tells a moving
story. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1992.
1.43 Livingston, Myra Cohn. Let Freedom Ring: A Ballad of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Illustrated by Samuel Byrd. Holiday House,
1992. ISBN 0-8234-0957-0. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
The life work and mission of Martin Luther King, Jr., are told in
ballad form, borrowing words and phrases from King's own
sermons and speeches and embedding them within rhythmic
text. Paintings are large, powerful, color interpretations of actual
photographs and scenes from King's life. A reference page iden-
tifies the scenes and sources of quotations. The ballad concludes
with a variation on its repeated chorus: "From every mountain-
side, let freedom ring. / Your dream is our dream, Martin Luther
King."
1.44 Marrin, Albert. Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars. Viking
Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83480-7. 276p. 10 and up.
This biography thoughtfully presents the turmoil and tri-
umphs of the Napoleonic era of the late seventeenth and early
eighteenth centuries. Historian Albert Marrin traces Napo-
leon's life from his birth on Corsica to his early military suc-
cesses as the "Little Corporal" to his victorious coronation as
European Emperor to his ultimate defeat at Waterloo and im-
prisonment on Elba. Black-and-white illustrations (paintings,
portraits, cartoons) and a helpful bibliography supplement
the text. National Council of Social Studies Notable Children's
Trade Books, 1992.
1.45 McKissack, Patricia C. Jesse Jackson: A Biography. Scholastic,
1989. ISBN 0-590-43181-1. 108p. 8-12.
Patricia McKissack's biography of African American leader Jesse
Louis Jackson follows his many trails: from the dusty roads of
Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941 to the difficult campaigns for
the presidency in 1984 and 1988; from his leadership of SCLC's
Operation Breadbasket in Chicago to his organization of the
Rainbow Coalition in Washington, D.C.; from "country
preacher" to eloquent orator; from commitment to America's
poor to audiences with foreign dignitaries. Whatever Jackson's
path, McKissack's words, along with dozens of black-and-white
photographs, make clear Jackson's impact upon the course of
history. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
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1.46 Neimark, Anne E. Diego Rivera: Artist of the People, Harper-
Collins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-021784-7. 116p. 8-12.
In a fictionalized biography based partly on Diego Rivera's own
autobiography and writings, Anne Neimark first creates a por-
trait of the Mexican artist as boy, round and curious and full of
mischief and art. Then, against the political turmoil of his times,
Rivera becomes a man, determined to record the stories around
him and to be a participant as well. His records are his famous
murals, testifying to his people in the places where his people
would see them. Neimark includes reproductions of the artist's
work, beginning with a drawing by three-year-old Diego.
1.47 Nichols, Janet. American Music Makers: An Introduction to
American Composers. Walker, 1990. ISBN 0-8027-6958-6. 209p.
12 and up.
Janet Nichols offers ten fascinating portraits of talented Ameri-
can composers, from the nineteenth-century pianist Louis
Gottschalk to the internationally acclaimed George Gershwin to
the contemporary innovator Philip Glass. Presented in chrono-"
logical order, the mini-biographies explore the musicians' per-
sonal lives, professional successes and failures, and specific con-
tributions to the musical field. Black-and-white photos of the
nine men and one woman accompany the text, along with bibli-
ographies of recommended books and recordings, a glossary,
and an index.
1.48 Osborne, Mary Pope. The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0680-4. 144p.
9-12.
A scientist, statesman, diplomat, and inventor — Benjamin
Franklin was all of these and more. The "many lives" of one of
America's founding fathers are sequentially explored in Mary
Pope Osborne's account of Franklin's life from childhood until
death. A list of his accomplishments and a time-line of important
events in his life help to organize the information presented in
this book. Historical black-and-white photographs of early
America further authenticate a well-researched biography. Nota-
ble 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
1.49 Parks, Rosa, with Jim Haskins. Rosa Parks: My Story. Dial
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-0673-1. 192p. 12 and up (est.).
Rosa Parks's quiet defiance on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama,
in 1955 is often cited as a pivotal moment in the struggle for civil
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rights in the United States. Here, with family photos and great
modesty, Parks tells the story of her ancestry, her marriage, and
the events that led to and affected her decision not to abandon
her seat that day Her arrest and her life subsequent to the
ensuing societal changes are also documented.
1.50 Peet, Bill Bill Peet: An Autobiography. Illustrated by Bill Peet
Houghton Mifflin, 1989. ISBN 0-395-50932-7. 90p. 6-12 (est.).
In a book filled with charcoal drawings of his beloved characters
and true-life experiences on every page, popular and prolific
author/illustrator Bill Peet tells the story of his life. As a young
boy, he loved to draw. Hired at Walt Disney Studios upon gradu-
ation from art school, he remained for nearly thirty years and
became one of Disney's top artists. At the same time, Peet began
to write and illustrate the stories that he originally told to his
own children. Now he works full-time creating books. Caldecott
Honor Medal 1990.
1.51 Porter, A. P. Jump at de Sun: The Story of Zora Neale Hurston.
Carolrhoda Books, 1992. ISBN 0-87614-667-1. 96p. 8-12.
Folklorist/novelist Zora Neale Hurston celebrated a distinc-
tively African cultural point of view at a time when the Ameri-
can part of her heritage was celebrated by many of her contem-
poraries. Her unorthodox views and eccentric personality
prevented her from achieving in her lifetime the recognition or
financial stability that she deserved. Author A. P Porter recounts
Hurston's triumphs and failures in honest and engaging terms;
abundant photographs and clear prose combine to make an
entertaining biography of this African American writer.
1.52 Rappaport, Doreen. Living Dangerously: American Women
Who Risked Their Lives for Adventure. HarperCollins, 1991.
ISBN 0-06-025109-3. 117p. 9-13.
Riding over Niagara Falls in a barrel, heading out on safari, and
scaling Mount Huascar&n in Peru are but three of the adventures
recounted in this text. The reader learns about six women who,
like their male counterparts Charles Lindbergh and Robert
Perry, sought to accomplish feats of daring. Each portrayal in-
cludes black-and-white photographs and biographical data. The
bibliography and list of other women adventurers provide sug-
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A. Dear Dr. Bell . . . Your friend, Helen Keller by Judith St. George; cover illustration
by Ellen Thompson (see 1 .58). B. The King's Day: Louis XIV of France by Aliki (see
1 .9). C. Jump at de Sun: The Story ofZora Neale Hurston by A. P. Porter (see 1 .51 ).
D. Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare by Diane Stanley and Peter
Vennema; illustrated by Diane Stanley (see 1.61).
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A. 8/7/ Peet: An Autobiography by Bill Peet (see 1.50). B. Bully for You, Teddy
Roosevelt! by Jean Fritz; illustrations by Mike Wimmer (see 1.30). C. Celia's Island
Journal by Celia Thaxter; adapted and illustrated by Loretta Krupinski (see 1.66).
D. Townsend's Warblerby Paul Fleischman (see 1.26).
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1.53 Richmond, Robin. Introducing Michelangelo. Little, Brown,
1991. ISBN 0-316-74440-9. 32p. 10-12.
This visually captivating account conveys both the sensory
power of Michelangelo's work and the fascination of his life and
era. Reproductions of the artist's friezes, statues, and portraits cf
Christian and mythic figures are augmented with works by his
contemporaries, offered as further explanation of the historical
period. For example, paintings of Florence, of Medici merchant
princes, and of an artist's studio are included. Insets add practi-
cal information about how Michelangelo painted the Sistine
Chapel and how its original luminescence has been restored.
1.54 Roth, Susan L. Marco Polo: His Notebook. Doubleday, 1991.
ISBN 0-385-26555-7. 32p. 8-12 (est.).
This fictionalized version of Marco Polo's notebook, written on
"parchment," records the thirteenth-century travels originally
described in Polo's own Travels of Marco Polo. Maps, paintings,
and drawings help to tell the tale of visiting Mount Ararat,
Persian fire-eaters, the Great Khan, and China with its coal,
postal service, and paper money Visually splendid, the format
invites close examination.
1.55 Rowland, Delia. The Story of Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and
Clark. Illustrated by Richard Leonard. Dell/Yearling Books,
1989. ISBN 0-440-40215-8. 92p. 8-11.
Delia Rowland dramatically relates the harrowing, exciting ex-
ploits of Sacajawea, the Shoshone guide to Lewis and Clark as
they explored America's Northwest Territory. Stolen from her
family as a young girl, enslaved by a rival Indian tribe, and then
sold to a rough fur trapper, this young woman nevertheless
revealed courage and wisdom far beyond her years. Boys and
girls alike will enjoy reading about the expedition's encounters
with hostile Native Americans, wild animals, and nature's harsh
elements.
1.56 Ryan, Nolan, and Harvey Frommer. Throwing Heat: The Auto-
biography of Nolan Ryan. Avon Books, 1990. ISBN 0-380-
70826-4. 249p. 12 and up (est.).
Nolan Ryan tells his story of growing up in a small Texas town,
being drafted into the major leagues after high school, marrying
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his childhood sweetheart, and ultimately becoming the greatest
pitcher in basebrU history. Interspersed throughout the narra-
tive are the vokes of family, scouts, coaches, teammates, and
competitors who have known Ryan over the years. The highly
readable, interesting prose is complemented by black-and-white
photographs of Ryan at different stages of his life.
1.57 Rylant, Cynthia. But I'll Be Back Again: An Album, Orchard
Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08406-X. 80p.
10-12.
When Cynthia Rylant was a little girl in West Virginia, her father
left her mother, and then her mother left her to go to nursing
school. So Rylant lived with her grandparents and sought solace
in music and her friends. Supplemented with quotes from
Beatles songs and black-and-white photographs that create the
appearance of a personal album, this honest, introspective auto-
biography documents Rylant's childhood and adolescence and
includes her memories of thoughts and boyfriends, with which
early adolescents can identify.
1.58 St. George, Judith. Dear Dr. Bell . . . Your friend, Helen Keller.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-2237-1. 96p. 10-12 (est.).
The lives of two inspirational contemporaries, Alexander Gra-
ham Bell and Helen Keller, crossed repeatedly It was Bell who
recommended to Keller's father that a tutor be secured for the
girl, and so Annie Sullivan came into Keller's life. From the age
of seven and for almost thirty-five years, Helen Keller corre-
sponded with Dr. Bell Judith St. George explains the inventor's
early work for the deaf, but she primarily chronicles Keller's life
and Keller and Bell's correspondence and meetings. Numerous
black-and-white photographs accompany the text.
1.59 Senna, Carl. Colin Powell: A Man of War and Peace. Walker,
1992. ISBN 0-8027-8181-0. 176p. 8-12.
Of eleven chapters, Carl Senna devotes nine to Colin Powell's
military career, tracing Powell's early service in Vietnam, where
the young officer served two tours and was wounded, to his
recent service as the first African American chair of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff. Although Powell is presented as beloved son,
able student, and caring husband and father, the author concen-
trates on the general's exceptional abilities as military tactician
and diplomat. Clustered black-and-white photographs show
Powell in various roles.
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1.60 Simon, Sheridan. Stephen Hawking: Unlocking the Universe.
Dillon Press, 1991. ISBN 0-87518-455-3. 115p. 10-12 (est.).
The personal and professional life of Stephen W. Hawking, who
is sometimes called the greatest scientific thinker of the twenti-
eth century, is described in this People in Focus book, from his
early childhood and schooling to his scientific work. Hawking's
contributions to cosmology — the study of the origin, evolution,
and fate of the universe — are made comprehensible without loss
of his moving personal story, for Hawking is a victim of ALS, or
motor neuron disease, and is unable to walk or talk.
1.61 Stanley, Diane, and Peter Vennema. Bard of Avon: The Story of
William Shakespeare. Illustrated by Diane Stanley. Morrow
Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09109-1. 48p. 7 and up.
The team of Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema has produced the
backdrop for William Shakespeare's time and brought cohesion
to the skimpy bits of information, documentation, and transac-
tions still in existence. The narrative is storylike, with the
authors cautious about filling in details for which there is no
evidence. Full-page paintings offer brilliantly colored portrayals
of sixteenth-century England, executed in blended gouache wa-
tercolors that yield, according to Stanley, "a somewhat naive,
folk-art style."
1.62 Stanley, Fay. The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani
of Hawai'i. Illustrated by Diane Stanley. Four Winds Press, 1991.
ISBN 0-02-786785-4. 40p. 6-12 (est.).
Radiant gouache paintings illustrate the story of Princess Ka'iu-
lani, born into the Hawaiian royal family but destined never to
reign. While the princess attended school in England, American
traders wrested political power from her aunt, the queen. De-
spite her courageous protests, and appeals to President Cleve-
land, Princess Ka'iulani won only the hearts of her people, not
the return of her kingdom. She died at age twenty-three, many
say of despair. An explanation of the Hawaiian language and a
bibliography are included.
1.63 Stevens, Bryna. Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of
Halle. Illustrated by Ruth Tietjen Councell. Philomel Books,
1990. ISBN 0-399-21548-4. 32p. 4-8.
George Handel, Senior, the rich barber-surgeon of Halle, hated
music. In fact, if it had not been for Aunt Anna, young George
Frederick Handel might not have learned to play the clavichord
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at all, for some say that she kept a clavichord hidden in the attic.
When a boy swallowed a knife, it was George the Elder's surgi-
cal talents that got him summoned to court, where the duke
recognized George Frederick's musical gifts and pressured the
father to let the boy study music. The dusty-toned pencil draw-
ings are as spirited as the tellings; the author's notes offer
sources for the anecdotal history.
1.64 Stevenson, James. Don't You Know There's a War On? Illus-
trated by James Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
688-11384-2. 32p. 5 and up.
In 1942 the war was on, and the ten-year-old child narrator
recalls daily efforts made on the home front while his father was
away: ration books, blackouts, Spam, victory gardens, war
stamps, stalking a suspected spy, collecting tinfoil, and waiting.
The blend of child perspective and humor opens an important
topic for discussion. Imaginative and minimal watercolor im-
ages capture the rarifed spirit of memory.
1.65 Teeters, Peggy. Jules Verne: The Man Who Invented Tomorrow.
Walker, 1992. ISBN 0-8027-8191-8. 128p. 10 and up.
Author Peggy Teeters clearly presents the scope of Jules Verne's
career, which was highly diverse before he fathered what is now
known as science fiction. Of the nearly one hundred books that
Verne wrote, sixty-five featured extraordinary voyages on, into,
around, above, and below the earth. Teeters rightfully pays trib-
ute to her subject's remarkable prescience: technological and
scientific wonders that he foretold over a century ago have be-
come or are emerging as today's commonplaces. Black-and-
white photographs and sketches complement the text.
1.66 Thaxter, Celia (adapted by Loretta Krupinski). Celia's Island
Journal. Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski. Little, Brown, 1992.
ISBN 0-316-83921-3. 32p. 6-8 (est).
When nineteenth-century poet Celia Thaxter was a child, she
lived on an island off the coast of New Hampshire, where her
father was the lighthouse keeper. There, with her young brother,
she explored the rocky surfaces, watched the tidal pools, rel-
ished the seasons, and became an astute observer of nature.
Thaxter kept her childhood impressions in a journal, describing
her days so keenly that other children can share them today. The
journal excerpts are bordered by island birds and plants; facing
pages interpret the isolation and beauty in the family's life.
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A. Rosa Parks: MyStoryby Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins (see 1 .49). B. Michelangelo's
World by Piero Ventura (see 1 .69). C. Prairie Visions: The Life and Times of Solomon
Butcher by Pam Conrad; jacket design by David Saylor (see 1.21).
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A. Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle by Bryna Stevens; illustrated by
Ruth Tietjen Councell (see 1 .63). B. Ryan White: My Own Story by Ryan White and
Ann Marie Cunningham (see 1 .71). C. Teammates by Peter Golenbock; illustrated by
Paul Bacon (see 1.33).
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1.67 Turner, Robyn Montana. Georgia O'Keeffe. Mary Cassatt. Rosa
Bonheur. Little, Brown, 1991-92. 32p. 6-10.
Women who became accomplished artists against the obstacles
of little encouragement or praise for their efforts are the subjects
of these picture-book biographies in the Portraits of Women
Artists for Children series. Portraits of the artists and important
landmarks in their lives are included, but most important are the
radiant, full-color, captioned reproductions of their artwork that
spill across the pages, subordinating the significance of gender
to the supremacy of their art. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
1.68 Ventura, Piero. Great Composers, Illustrated by Piero Ventura.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21746-0. 124p. All ages.
From prehistoric cultures to the Beatles, Great Composers pre-
sents information on the role of music over the centuries. The
book's profiles of selected composers present the history behind
some of the world's most celebrated pieces of music. Piero Ven-
tura's artwork includes lifelike portraits of composers and col-
orful sketches of their stages, theaters, and communities. Black-
line sketches of various instruments and brief biographies of
each composer can be used to supplement the text.
1.69 Ventura, Piero. Michelangelo's World. Illustrated by Piero Ven-
tura. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21593-X. 44p. 8 and
up (est).
Piero Ventura tells Michelangelo's story in first person, vividly
recounting his experiences, his times, and both his triumphs and
setbacks as painter and sculptor. Ventura's detailed and attrac-
tive color illustrations create the daily realities of a distant time.
A time-line of the artist's life and a photographic glossary of his
greatest works round out the text.
1.70 Weil, Lisl. Wolferl: The First Six Years in the Life of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1762. Illustrated by Lisl Weil. Holiday
House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0876-0. 30p. 6-9.
The early childhood of Mozart is recounted, from his birth to his
first command performance for the Empress Maria Theresa of
Austria at age six. Lisl Weil's cartoon-like illustrations in ink,
crayon, and watercolor provide a charming view of life in eight-
eenth-century Vienna. A glossary helps explain the more diffi-
cult terms and place-names.
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1.71 White, Ryan, and Ann Marie Cunningham. Ryan White: My
Own Story. Dial Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0977-3. 277p. 10 and
up (est.).
Ryan White contracted AIDS at age thirteen from tainted blood
used to treat his hemophilia. Before his death at age eighteen, he
triumphed over the abuse of his community and became a cul-
tural hero who championed all victims of discrimination. L^-
spite lifelong illness, White was a normal kid from a working-
class home. He and coauthor Ann Marie Cunningham write
engagingly in unvarnished terms about the social and physical
ravages of his disease. This very literate account will be an
important book long after White's media celebrity has faded.
1.72 Wormser, Richard. Pinkerton: America's First Private Eye.
Walker, 1990. ISBN 0-8027-6965-9. 120p. 10 and up (est.).
From humble roots in the nineteenth-century slums of Glasgow,
Scotland, Allan Pinkerton struggled against slavery, made bar-
rels, did police work, and eventually founded a detective agency
that developed an international reputation for solving difficult
crimes. Today that agency is a modern corporation with 50,000
employees devoted to preventing, rather than solving, crimes.
Interested readers will appreciate the original photographs and
drawings, the index, and the list of related books. Notable 1990
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
1.73 Zheng Zhensun and Alice Low. A Young Painter: The Life and
Paintings of Wang Yani — China's Extraordinary Young Artist.
Photographs by Zheng Zhensun. Scholastic Hardcover
Books/Byron Preiss-New China Pictures Books, 1991. ISBN 0-
590-44906-0. 80p. All ages.
Wang Yani, a precocious Chinese painter, began producing
charming, energetic works at age three and soon won interna-
tional attention. Readers will be fascinated by this lavishly illus-
trated account of her early life. Although the word genius doesn't
appear in the text, it is evident in Wang Yani's free-flowing and
sophisticated depictions of monkeys, cranes, cats, trees, and
flowers. The text recounts her childhood, her relationship with
her father, her artistic growth, and her personal development.
Color photographs showcase the artist at work and reproduce
her paintings. An index, map, and glossary of Chinese terms
round out this introduction to a still-young artist.
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The content of a children's book is basically unimportant. The sole
purpose oftJmt book is to convince the child that reading is great fun.
The book must be so exciting and funny and wonderful that the child
falls in love with it. Then the battle is won and the realization that
books are easy and lovely and enthralling begins to dawn on the
young reader. There need be no message in the book, no moral, just
sheer entertainment.
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Alphabet Books
2.1 Agard, John. The Calypso Alphabet Illustrated by Jennifer
Bent. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-1177-3. 30p. 5-^8.
Through a combination of scratchboard and bright watercolor
inks, Jennifer Bent adds to the lively Caribbean flavor of this
rhythmic alphabet book. In calypso beat and rhyming text, al-
phabet letters are matched with the island lexicon — "h for
hurry-hurry. Hurry-hurry make bad curry." Children past al-
phabet learning will experience cultural snapshots through the
pages. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
2.2 Argent, Kerry. Animal Capers. Illustrated by Kerry Argent. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-0752-5. 40p. 3-7.
With a bright-eyed bird as "mascot," animals from anteaters to
kookaburras to wombats and zebras follow one another across
the pages of this alphabet book. Only on the final page does the
reader discover where this cheery parade of animals is headed.
Lively and humorous animals are rendered in chalk and colored
pencil, spread engagingly across white backgrounds and in-
volved in playful "capers" along the route.
2.3 Aylesworth, Jim. The Folks in the Valley: A Pennsylvania
Dutch ABC. Illustrated by Stefano Vitale. HarperCollins, 1992.
ISBN 0-06-021929-7. 32p. 3 and up.
"Alarm clocks ring / It's almost dawn / The folks in the valley
/ Stretch and yawn." From morning alarm-clock yawns to eve-
ning yawns over candlesticks, the Pennsylvania Diutch go about
their busy days — harvesting wheat, splitting oaks, plowing
fields, and milking cows — all described through an alphabet
rhyming book. Stefano Vitale's primitive-style folk-art paint-
ings, executed on textured wood and framed with stencils of
Pennsylvania Dutch motifs, reflect the serenity and order of the
lives of these "folks in the valley."
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A. Alison's Zinnia by Anita Lobe! (see 2.16). B. The Folks in the Valley: A
Pennsylvania Dutch ABC by Jim Aylesworth; illustrated by Stefano Vitale (see 2.3).
C. Aardvarks, Disembark! by Ann Jonas (see 2.13).
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A. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault; illustrated by
Lois Ehlert (see 2.19). B. Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods Alphabet Yearby Betsy
Bowen (see 2.6). C. Eating the Alphabet: Fruits £ Vegetables from A to Z by Lois
Ehlert (see 2.10).
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2.4 Aylesworth, Jim. Old Black Fly, Illustrated by Stephen Gam-
mell Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1401-2. 32p. 2-£.
In this exuberant, rapping rhyme, Old Black Fly goes buzzing
around having a very busy bad day. With bulging scarlet eyes
and trailing multicolored paint splatters, Old Black Fly annoys
his way through the alphabet and the house: "He ate on the crust
/ of the Apple pie. / He bothered the Baby and made her cry.
Shoo fly! / Shoo fly! / Shoo." Stephen Gammell's paintings
create the most buoyant havoc imaginable — messy patches and
splotches of brilliant color — until swat!
2-5 Blake, Quentin. Quentin Blake's ABC, Illustrated by Quentin
Blake. Alfred A. Knopf /Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-94149-7.
32p. 4-6.
Quentin Blake's energetic and humorous cartoon-like drawings
feature individual alphabet letters in large print along with a
rhyming line. Letters C and D work like this: "C is for Cockatoos
/ learning to scream; D is for Ducks / upside down in a stream."
Screaming cockatoos deafen an old man and his grandchildren,
but spark the interest of an old woman with an earhorn. Ducks
take an underwater inspection of an upside-down diver. The
whole effect is wacky fun.
2.6 Bowen, Betsy. Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods Alphabet
Yean Illustrated by Betsy Bowen. Little, Brown/ Joy Street Books,
1991. ISBN 0-316-10376-4. 28p. 4-8.
This alphabet/ seasons /information book, inspired by the north-
woods of Minnesota, features a moose Antler, a black Bear, and
a snow-covered Canoe for January. February brings a Dogsled,
Evenings spent reading or waxing skis by a wood stove, and ice
Fishing. The illustrations were produced by carving the designs
and letters backward into wood blocks, rolling black ink onto
the white pine blocks, making prints of the designs and letters,
and then applying paint to each print. The effect is one of visual
strength and mood perfection, from loons on the lake to quiet on
the pond.
2.7 Brown, Ruth. Alphabet Times Four: An International ABC,
Illustrated by Ruth Brown. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN
0-525-44831-4. 32p. 4 and up.
This unusual alphabet book showcases the richly detailed and
textured paintings of Ruth Brown against word labels for the
subjects of the paintings printed in English, Spanish, French, and
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German. Younger children may have difficulty identifying the
focal object in some paintings, so an older reader might help
them relish the pictures and might point out some of the subtle
details of the illustrations and the arched frames in which they
are displayed.
2.8 Cox, Lynn. Crazy Alphabet Illustrated by Rodney McRae. Or-
chard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08566-X. 32p. 3-6.
"A is for Apple. Everyone knows that/' Less obvious, though, is
"B is for Bird that ate the apple/' and "C is for Cat that caught
the bird that ate the apple/' In cumulative story line, the alpha-
bet sentences build on this repetitive pattern until, at last, a huge
tongue-wagging "Yowie" eats everything and bursts, leaving
only "Z for Zero." Each colorful page offers a crazy-quilt collage
of shapes and patterns that cohere in the letter/sound illustra-
tions.
2.9 Edwards, Michelle. Alef-Bet: A Hebrew Alphabet Book. Illus-
trated by Michelle Edwards. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books,
1992. ISBN 0-688-09725-1. 32p. 4 and up.
In a comfortably chaotic Israeli household, the alef-bet, or the
Hebrew alphabet, is presented along with a selection of house-
hold words, translations, and pronunciations. Illustrations are
so brimming with life that one could forget the book's mission
and simply want to join the family The older son rides in a
wheelchair without fanfare, while the younger is a welcome
baby. Gabi, the daughter, dresses in one costume after another as
the pages turn.
2.10 Ehlert, Lois. Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from
A to Z. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,
1989. ISBN 0-15-224435-2. 28p. 3-8.
From apples to zucchini, bright watercolor collages of fruits and
vegetables spread across the pages of this alphabet book. In a
style that is unique to Lois Ehlert, familiar and less familiar
edibles are colorfully displayed, clearly labeled, and served up
for inspection. Interesting histories of each of the fruits and
vegetables appear in the book's glossary. As a follow-up, chil-
dren might make collages of their favorite fruits and vegetables
or put together their own "edible" alphabet book.
2.11 Elliott, David. An Alphabet of Rotten Kids! Illustrated by Oscar
de Mejo. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22260-X. 25p. 4-8.
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Ernestine, who painted her poodle green, is just one of the rotten
kids in this distinctive alphabet book. Each child, from Agatha
to Zazu, is involved in mischief: Georgina cuts holes in her
underwear because "no one ever saw her there/7 Ursula teaches
kids to curse, and Vincent drinks finger paint. Primitive, elemen-
tal illustrations, markedly direct, are reminiscent of early cau-
tionary tales and add to the harmless fun.
2.12 Hepworth, CathL Antics: An Alphabetical Anthology. Illus-
trated by Cathi Hepworth. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN
0-399-21862-9. 32p. All ages.
Here's an ench/mfing alphabet book, with each letter repre-
sented by a single word that contains an "ant." For A, there's
antique, a very old woman ant knitting in her rocker. For B,
there's Brilli/wf, a mad scientist ant wearing a laboratory coat,
his legs at work with beakers and test tube. For D, it's a Deviant,
a punk antenna head with jam box, green mohawk, and shades.
The ant portraits are adult funny at times (Kant? Nonchaknf?),
but may inspire some classroom fantasy writing.
2.13 Jonas, Ann. Aardvarks, Disembark! Illustrated by Ann Jonas.
Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-07207-0. 40p. 4-7.
After forty days and forty nights of rain, Noah invites the animal
refugees to disembark — in alphabetical order! Surprisingly,
when Noah gets to letter Z and "zebras," the ark is still full of
animals — Noah hadn't called the zebus nor the youyous, the
xerus nor the wapiti. Readers must rotate the book to follow the
trail of exotic animals, many of which are either extinct or en-
dangered, making their way down the mountain. A glossary is
provided describing the animals' characteristics and habitats.
ALA Notable Children's Books, 2992.
2.14 Lear, Edward. A Was Once an Apple Pie. Illustrated by Julie
Lacome. Candlewick Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-000-2. 32p. 4-6.
Julie Lacome has given Edward Lear's nineteenth-century non-
sense alphabet rhyme bright new images. Admitting the influ-
ence of her studies of American folk and craft design, the Scot-
tish artist has used torn-paper and cut-paper shapes with
painted details that sometimes float about the pages and that are
sometimes tucked into frames bordered by folk-art motifs. For
example, in the verse for N, "N was once a little needle," hexa-
gons of calico are stitched together amid stylized spools and a
pincushion.
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2.15 Linscott, Jody. Once Upon A to Z: An Alphabet Odyssey. Illus-
trated by Claudia Porges Holland. Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-385-
41907-4. 64p. 4-8.
"Andy always ate an astounding amount. Artichokes, apples,
avocados and apricots. . . ." So begins the saga of Andy of the
amazing appetite and his friend Daisy, who daily dispatched the
"dozens of delicious delicacies" that Andy required. Each letter
page signals a new alliterative pattern, and each is illustrated
with brightly colored layers of cut paper, inspired, according to
the artist, by the colors of the Caribbean Islands. Children and
teachers may want to try their own alliterative stories.
2.16 Lobel, Anita. Alison's Zinnia* Illustrated by Anita Lobel. Green-
willow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08866-X. 32p. 3 and up.
This elegant alphabet book is a garden of literacy. Each letter is
represented by an expansive, full-color painting of a flower be-
ginning with that initial — amaryllis to begonia to chrysanthe-
mum to daffodil, and so on. Each page also includes a sentence
linking a girl's name, a verb, and a flower's name in alphabetical
rhythms: "Alison acquired an Amaryllis for Beryl," "Beryl
bought a Begonia for Crystal," and so on through the alphabet.
The pleasure of flowers, the chain of generosity as one child
gives to the next, and the clever sentences all make this a warm
and delightful work.
2.17 Lyon, George Ella. A B Cedar: An Alphabet of Trees. Illustrated
by Tom Parker. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08395-0. 32p.
3-7.
A row of shadowed alphabet letters bands the top border of each
double-page spread of this alphabet book. From a narrow black
foreground strip, the shapes of trees from aspen to zebrawood
rise in silhouette against crisp white pages, given scale by ant-
sized people. Dramatically, dark and light adult hands hold
actual-size leaves of each tree for close inspection. In a flurry of
autumn leaves at the book's end, readers are reminded of what
trees provide — including this alphabet book!
2.18 Magee, Doug, and Robert Newman. Let's Fly from A to Z.
Photographs by Doug Magee and Robert Newman. Cobblehill
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-65105-5. 32p. 8 and up.
Beginning with A for airplanes that fly in the sky, and for air-
ports where airplanes land and take off, a panoply of color
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photographs offers a range of perspectives on aircraft, equip-
ment, and services. Organized by letters of the alphabet, some
pages seem ideally suited: F, for example, is for fuselage and
flaps, while L is for landing and landing lights. As with many
topical alphabet books, some letters must stretch: O is for the
opening on a jet engine.
2.19 Martin, Bill, Jr., and John Archambault. Chicka Chicka Boom
Boom. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert Simon and Schuster Books for
Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-617-67949-X. 32p. 2-6.
"A told B and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut
tree/7 In rhythmic, chant-like text that is sure to encourage chil-
dren's instant participation, letters of the alphabet race to the top
of the coconut tree. "Will there be enough room?" No! With a
"Chicka chicka BOOM BOOM!" Lois Ehlert's bright and tropi-
cal-colored letters topple the tree and must untangle and wiggle-
jiggle free. ALA Notable Children's BGoks, 1989; Boston Globe-Horn
Book Picture Honor Bock, 1990; New Books of Merit, Winter 1990—
The Five Owls.
2.20 Merriam, Eve. Goodnight to Annie: An Alphabet Lullaby. Il-
lustrated by Carol Schwartz. Hyperion Books for Children, 1992.
ISBN 1-56282-206-3. 32p. 3-7.
After enjoying twenty-six bordered illustrations in gouache, col-
ored pencil, and ink, each with a dominating uppercase letter,
the young reader sees that Annie has joined in sleep such objects
as Nightingales "nodding in their nest," Queens "doffing their
crowns and drowsing under downy quilts," and Rainbows "fad-
ing from their rush of bright colors to rose and russet and deep
indigo."
2.21 Merriam, Eve. Where Is Everybody? An Animal Alphabet. Il-
lustrated by Diane de Groat. Simon and Schuster Books for
Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-671-64964-7. 40p. 3-6.
Where is everybody? "Alligator is in the attic," "Bear is in the
bakery," . . . and "Zebra is at the zoo." This alliterative phrase
alphabet book offers hidden surprises on every page as Mole the
photographer tracks down animal pals from A to Z. Bustling
watercolor illustrations contain lots of additional items begin-
ning with the featured letters: "Sheep is in the stroller," but he's
riding past a store window displaying a Santa, a sale sign,
skates, and a shovel.
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2.22 Owens, Mary Beth. A Caribou Alphabet* Illustrated by Mary
Beth Owens. Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Sunburst Books, 1990,
ISBN 0-374-41043-7. 32p. 3-6.
This unique rhyming alphabet book focuses on caribou and their
habits from A to Z. Detailed and delicately rendered caribou
weave in and out of large-scaled alphabet letters, while a single
line of a couplet describes the action in each scene. For example,
wrapped with the letter C, and with a lowercase c forming a
crescent moon, a caribou cow watches over the calf: "Caribou
cows protect calves as they grow. . . ." A compendium of inter-
esting caribou facts is provided at the book's end.
2-23 Phillips, Tamara. Day Care ABC Illustrated by Dora Leder Al-
bert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-1483-7. 32p. 2-7.
Each letter of the alphabet is used in an alliterative sentence that
describes children's morning preparations for day care or pre-
school and the school activities that follow ("Sam shares a
swing"). Large capital and lowercase letters mark each page,
and classroom scenes are filled with objects that begin with the
focus letter or sound. An index of the pictured objects is in-
cluded at the book's end. The usefulness of the book reaches
beyond a preschool/day-care audience.
2.24 Rubin, Cynthia Elyce, selected by. ABC Americana from the
National Gallery of Art. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-15-200660-5. 32p. All ages.
The National Gallery of Art's Index of American Design lists
17,000 watercolor paintings which were commissioned during
the Great Depression. Together they create a visual record of
"representative objects of American design and folk art." For
each letter of the alphabet, one object is featured against a white
background, bound by a color border and captioned, such as "W
is for Weather vane." A final page identifies the original object
and its artist.
2.25 Shelby, Anne. Potluck. Illustrated by Irene Trivas. Orchard
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08519-8. 32p. 3-6.
Alpha and Betty invite all their friends, from Acton to Zelda, to
a potluck, and brimming dishes from around the world are
brought — alphabetically — to the table: "Edmund entered with
enchiladas " From asparagus soup and bagels to yogurt and
zucchini casserole, the colorful pages show a scrumptious feast.
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Beyond the exuberance of the party, the book is a splendid
example of the cultural variety that feeds the American palate.
2.26 Simpson, Gretchen Dow. Gretchen's abc. Illustrated by
Gretchen Dow Simpson. HarperCollins/Laura Geringer Books,
1991. ISBN 0-06-025646-X. 27p. 3-6.
In this vibrant alphabet book, each letter is represented by a
bright, bold, closeup depiction of a familiar object. Letter F, for
example, is a striking red, white, and blue furl of cloth; children
will delight in identifying it as "flag." Answers are provided at
the end of the book. Illustrations for several of the letters were
taken from covers of The New Yorker painted by illustrator
Gretchen Dow Simpson.
2.27 Snow, Alan. The Monster Book of A B C Sounds. Illustrated by
Alan Snow. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-
0935. 28p. 2-10.
In this unconventional alphabet book, a parade of comical mon-
sters plays hide-and-seek with a bunch of grinning, goofy rats.
For each letter, a sound word beginning with that letter balloons
across the oversize pages. For example, for the letter U, a pudgy
blue monster wails "Uuugh!" when he finds the rats in his
cabinet. And so it goes throughout Alan Snow's lively rendition
of letter and sound correspondences. Borders are filled with
letters and such not-so-often-seen objects and animals as emus,
harmonicas, javelins, and kimonos in this visual treat.
2.28 Stock, Catherine. Alexander's Midnight Snack: A Little Ele-
phant's ABC. Illustrated by Catherine Stock. Clarion Books,
1988. ISBN 0-89919-512-1. 31p. 3-6.
When Alexander gets thirsty in the middle of the night, he heads
downstairs to the kitchen. But the little elephant's midnight
snack turns into an alphabetically arranged feast that begins
with apple pie, buns, and cinnamon cookies. In the end, Alexan-
der returns to bed to catch some "Z's," and Alexander's mother
wakes to find an awful big mess in the kitchen. Alliterative
captions beneath amusing bordered watercolors feature the let-
ter-of-the-page in bright red.
2.29 Wilner, Isabel. A Garden Alphabet. Illustrated by Ashley Wolff.
Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44731-8. 28p. 4-6.
From planning to harvesting, two gardeners — one an ambitious
black-and-white border collie and the other her able assistant, a
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frog with a cowboy hat — make a step-by-step production of
tending and protecting their backyard plot. Bright, bursting-
with-color illustrations interpret each letter's rhyming verse.
Color Books
230 Ehlert, Lois. Color Zoo* Illustrated by Lois Ehlert. J. B. Lippin-
cott, 1989. ISBN 0-397-32260-7. 32p. 3-5.
Lois Ehlert's characteristic vivid colors (as in Growing Vegetable
Soup) surround cutout shapes, turning those shapes into ani-
mals. As each page is turned, a new shape is embellished into a
different animal. Some of the images are fascinating, although a
few are far-fetched. Color and shape concepts are clear, as are
written labels identifying animals and shapes. Three glossaries
at the end review ten shapes, sixteen colors, and nine animals.
Caldecott Honor Book, 1990.
2.31 Fleming, Denise. Lunch* Illustrated by Denise Fleming. Henry
Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1636-8. 32p. 2-6.
Never has lunch been so appreciated, sought out, gobbled,
spilled, slurped, or chomped. Created out of handmade paper, a
cunningly hungry mouse sniffs lunch. Like Eric Carle's The Very
Hungry Caterpillar, he eats through larger-than-life-size vegeta-
bles and fruits, spewing the colors of their juices all about and
splashing himself with the colors of lunch. Minimal text and
exuberant appetite combine to make a manageable book for
beginning readers and an invitation to write about still other
hungry creatures.
2.32 Goennel, Heidi. Colors. Illustrated by Heidi Goennel. Little,
Brown, 1990. ISBN 0-316-31843-4. 32p. 3-6.
In a brightly colored concept book for young children, round-
faced, featureless children compare the colors of objects in their
world with objects found in nature: "The bright sun is the color
of my beach bucket/7 "Cotton candy is the color of summer
roses/7 Heidi Goennel7s simple forms yield pleasing page de-
signs.
2.33 Kunhardt, Edith. Red Day, Green Day. Illustrated by Marylin
Hafner. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09400-7. 32p. 3
and up.
Kindergarten springs to life in full color as children celebrate the
color days. Andrew wears his favorite pants on Red Day, brings
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orange gelatin for Orange Day, daffodils for Yellow Day, a toy
tractor for Green Day, blueberries for Blue Day, and purple socks
for Purple Day When the color days are over, a rainy day
stretches a huge rainbow across the sky, making "all the color
days at once/' Bright rainbow colors border the cheery school-
day illustrations.
2.34 Rikys, Bodel. Red Bear. Illustrated by Bodel Rikys. Dial Books
for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1048-8. 24p. 1-5.
This color-concept book offers single color words juxtaposed
against simple line drawings of a bear getting dressed and then
visiting a circus. Each color word is printed in enlarged type on
a matching color page. Red Bear pulls on blue pants, and the text
reads simply "Blue." A yellow shirt, brown shoes, purple socks,
and black cat all help to introduce crayon-box colors.
2.35 Williams, Sue. I Went Walking. Illustrated by Julie Vivas. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1990. ISBN 0-15-200471-
8. 32p. 3-7.
"I went walking. / What did you see? / I saw a black cat /
Looking at me." An assortment of animals follow a young boy
on his walk. Rhythmic, instantly readable text and large, whim-
sical paintings bring this simple story to life in a style very
similar to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill
Martin, Jr. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1991.
Concept Books
2.36 Anholt, Catherine, and Laurence Anholt. All about You. Illus-
trated by Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Viking Penguin, 1992.
ISBN 0-670-84488-8. 32p. 3-6.
In a book perfect for laptime, the story rug, or an "All about Me"
unit, young children are invited to talk about themselves, their
feelings, their preferences, and their uniqueness. Each spread
poses a question and follows it with small pictures to stimulate
discussion: "When you wake up in the morning, how do you
feel?" "Feeling" words appear beneath huggable children —
happy, tired, sad, noisy, quiet, and glad. There are questions about
clothes, toys, family, homes, friends, animals, and more.
2.37 Anholt, Catherine, and Laurence Anholt. Kids. Illustrated by
Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Candlewick Press, 1992. ISBN
1-56402-097-5. 32p. 4-6.
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In a book where kids seem to speak for themselves, the Anholts
give them license to strut. Across double-page spreads, a bold
"kid question" marches: "What's in a kid's pocket?" "What do
kids look like?" or "What are nasty kids like?" The answers are
jolly, rhyming, and perfectly matched to their illustrations. An-
holt-drawn kids are scary and hairy, tall and small, grumpy and
dumpy, and thoroughly charming.
238 Anholt, Catherine, and Laurence Anholt. What I Like. Illus-
trated by Catherine and Laurence Anholt. G. P. Putnam's Sons,
1991. ISBN 0-399-21863-7. 32p. 3-£.
Six active children do what children are especially good at —
saying what they like and don't like. On facing pages, the bold,
patterned text sets the stage: "What I like is . . ." or "What I don't
like is . . . ," while small pictures aligned on the facing pages
finish the sentences with rhyming phrases, such as "time to
play" and "a holiday." A pair of twins also offers their likes and
dislikes about being twins. What all six children like is being
friends. The book prompts patterned writing with young chil-
dren.
2.39 Anno, Mitsumasa. Anno's Masks. Illustrated by Mitsumasa
Anno. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21860-2. 22p. 3-6.
Each page of Anno's simple picture book offers a colored animal
mask, including a dog, koala bear, lion, and cheetah. Small eye-
holes are punched so young children can peek through the
whole book or "wear" a special face. The only text is the label
for the animal.
2.40 Bang, Molly Yellow Ball. Illustrated by Molly Bang. Morrow
Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-06315-2. 24p. 2 and up.
Cut-out figures with warm-brown skin tones toss a big yellow
ball. The text reads "Catch," "Throw," and then "Uh-oh," as the
yellow ball floats out to the big, wide-rolling sea. Its path is
under a high bridge, above a fish, and below a winging gull
"Wind blowing / Storm growing." After a swirling storm, the
yellow ball forms a perfect reflection of the full moon. And with
the dawn, the yellow ball washes ashore and is found. Minimal
rhyming text and expressive paintings combine in the simplest
of story lines.
2.41 Bios, Joan W. A Seed, a Flower, a Minute, an Hour. Illustrated
by Hans Poppel. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1992. ISBN 0-671-73214-5. 24p. 2-5.
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Newbery Medal-winner Joan Bios observes changes: a seed
changing into a flower, a minute changing into an hour. "A
cloud, a storm. A bee, a swarm" — changes affect many things.
The growth concept as well as the rhyming text should provide
young children with ample discussion opportunities. Hans Pop-
pel's pastel-colored watercolor washes create a dream-like at-
mosphere for this sparsely worded poem.
2.42 Borden, Louise. Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens: A Book about
the Four Seasons. Illustrated by Lillian Hoban. Scholastic Hard-
cover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41257-4. 32p. 2-6.
"Winter is caps, hats, socks, and mittens." It's also sleds, hot
mugs, and snug beds. Spring is "grass, grass, grass," and mud
to dig. Summer is a ball game and a jar full of bugs. Fall is soccer
and frost on the grass. Lillian Hoban's appie-cheeked children
frolic across all four seasons.
2.43 Brown, Craig. My Barn. Illustrated by Craig Brown. Greenwil-
low Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-08786-8. 24p. 3-6.
A farmer with a drooping hat and a large red barn rejoices in the
sounds that his animals make. In highly repetitive text, the
farmer announces each love: "I like the sound GOBBLE GOB-
BLE GOBBLLE GOBBLE GOBBLE... the sound a turkey
makes," and "I like the sound HEE HAWWW HEEE HAWW
HEE HAW ... the sound a donkey makes." Each page substi-
tutes only the animal name and the sound, making this a man-
ageable early text for an emergent reader. Watercolor paintings
are flecked with ink dots, giving a soil-like quality to the impres-
sions.
2.44 Brown, Margaret Wise. Baby Animals. Illustrated by Susan Jef-
fers. Random House, 1989. ISBN 0-394-92040-6. 32p. 3-6.
Margaret Wise Brown's lyrical text, written in 1941, has been
reissued, this time partnered with all new illustrations by Susan
Jeffers. Young children can once again follow a little girl and
baby animals through a day on the farm.
2.45 Brown, Margaret Wise. Big Red Barn. Illustrated by Felicia
Bond. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-020749-3. 30p. 4-6.
A big red barn and the surrounding field are home for families
of animals. Told in rhyme, this story is a simple tale of life on a
farm from sunrise to moonlight. The bold, stylized drawings
created for this newly illustrated edition by Felicia Bond com-
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plement the rich and rhythmic text cherished by children since
Brown, Margaret Wise. Red Light, Green Light. Illustrated by
Leonard Weisgard. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
590-44558-8. 40p. 5-8.
First published in 1945, Red Light, Green Light has been re-created
by Leonard Weisgard to "fix some of the things that bothered
him over the years/7 Using casein, watercolor, crayon, and ink,
Weisgard offers illustrations in nearly primitive style. Farm ve-
hicles and animals in grays, tans, and olives contrast with
touches of brilliant red and green — sun, leaves, steeples, and
hydrants. But most important of all, the red and green of the
traffic signal regulate the daytime traffic and work throughout
the night.
Browne, Anthony. Things I Like. Illustrated by Anthony
Browne. Alfred A. Knopf/ Dragonfly Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-
94192-6. 32p. 3-6.
In this companion to Anthony Browne's I Like Books, the same
moppet chimpanzee announces the other things that he really
likes — such as "painting/7 "riding my bike/' "climbing trees/7
and "kicking a ball." The minimal text and background-free
illustrations are edged with thin-line frames, with an element
from each picture giving a special touch to each corner.
Throughout, the chimpanzee's expressions register perfect con-
tentment with his favorite pursuits. Young children may want to
try their own "things I like" book or list.
Butler, Dorothy. My Brown Bear Barney. Illustrated by Elizabeth
Fuller. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08568-7. 24p. 2-5.
A little girl may go many places and take many different things,
but she must always take her most special friend. In Dorothy
Butler's simple story, the special friend is "my brown bear
Barney." The story is told in first person and accompanied by
framed illustrations. Youngsters will be able to "read along"
with the litany of things that you must take to the store, to the
beach, to grandmother's, and to bed. And they will readily pre-
dict that no matter where you go, you simply must take "my
brown bear Barney."
Calhoun, Mary. While I Sleep. Illustrated by Ed Young. Morrow
Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-08201-7. 32p. 1-6.
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Soothing pastels set the perfect tone for this bedtime lullaby
conversation. A child asks where animals sleep; her parents'
answers are accompanied by full-page depictions of each ani-
mal, active in the daylight and asleep in an ink-dyed insert. The
contrast, for example, between the repeated form of the squirrel
that represents leaping and the nighttime squirrel curled in sleep
provides an effective representation of the rhythms of night and
day. The questions end with the child snuggling into her blan-
kets for sleep.
2.50 Carlstrom, Nancy White. How Do You Say It Today, Jesse Bear?
Illustrated by Bruce Degen. Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-717276-
7. 32p. 2-8.
Jesse Bear, now the hero of four of Nancy White Carlstrom's
creations, is back to answer a special question in every month of
the year. In January, Jesse says it "with whistles and cheers / It's
a happy new year"; in February, Jesse will say it "with squiggles
and lines / On my valentines." All through the year, Jesse and
his family celebrate the months, seasons, and holidays, saying
"it" in special ways. Bordered paintings are calendar-like, with
the rhyming text blocked from the festivities.
2.51 Caseley, Judith. Annie's Potty Illustrated by Judith Caseley.
Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09066-4. 32p. 2 and up.
Annie's new potty is a place to be avoided. She prefers diapers
to underpants, even if the underpants have bunnies on them. "I
know you want to be a big girl," Mama tells Annie. "No, I don't.
I'm a baby," Annie replies. But explanations, demonstrations, a
toilet-trained friend, time, and patience help. Even when Annie
is so busy playing that she forgets to use the potty, Mama under-
stands, and together they clean up. Judith Caseley's drawings
rely on simple lines, bold patterns, and white backdrops.
2.52 Cummings, Phil. Goodness Gracious! Illustrated by Craig
Smith. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08567-8. 32p. 3-6.
Take a look at every inch of her — her face, her hair, her peepers,
and her toeses! Along with a group of imaginary creatures, a
little girl has fun describing all the ways in which her body parts
can look and work — in a near festival of adjectives. Bold, ener-
getic drawings give high action to the rhyming text, which may
encourage children to think of new ways to describe other famil-
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2.53 Demi. Find Demi's Baby Animals. Illustrated by Demi. Grosset
and Dunlap, 1990. ISBN 0-448-19169-5. 32p. 4-8.
In a hide-and-seek format book, children are invited to find the
animal on the page that matches one in a small circle. Against
backgrounds that are like pages from a wallpaper sample
book— flower sprays, delicate vines, and abstract fronds — large
outline shapes of animals are sprinkled with smaller pictures of
the same animal at play Even very young children will be able
to find within the array the animal that exactly matches the one
in the circle.
2.54 Demi. Find Demi's Dinosaurs: An Animal Game Book. Illus-
trated by Demi. Grosset and Dunlap, 1989. ISBN 0-448-19020-6.
39p. 4-8.
Learning the names of dinosaurs turns into a game with this
brightly patterned artwork requiring foldout pages to contain it.
While attending to the detail of finding such creatures as the
quetzalcoatlus tucked among look-alikes within the gigantic
rhamphorynchus, children can identify the names of their favor-
ite dinosaurs at their fanciful best. Bold colors, finely drawn
details, and a game format combine to provide information and
entertainment for young children.
2.55 Demi. Find Demi's Sea Creatures: An Animal Game Book.
Illustrated by Demi. Putnam and Grosset, 1991. ISBN 0-399-
22122-3. 50p. 4-8.
A brilliantly colored gallery of sea animals features a large draw-
ing of a species — octopus, oarfish, lobster, manatee — and many
smaller versions of the same animal. Children view the animal
in detail and also hunt through various natural poses in foldout
pages to answer questions placed within superimposed insets.
2.56 Dodds, Dayle Ann. The Color Box. Illustrated by Giles Laroche.
Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-18820-4. 28p. 2-6.
In a color and shape concept book, a cut-paper monkey crawls
through a box into an all-black world, totally black except for
one yellow oval. The yellow oval is actually a cut-out shape,
allowing the monkey a peek-a-boo preview of the yellow page
beyond. Only cut-paper textures distinguish the yellow objects
on the next page: yellow daisies, bees, and bananas, with one
orange circle to lead on through a series of shapes to a succession
of monochromatic worlds.
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Bruce Degen (see 2.50). B. Pig in a Barrow by Bert Kitchen (see 2.71). C. Kids
written and illustrated by Catherine and Laurence Anholt (see 2.37).
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2.57 Ehlert, Lois. Color Farm* Illustrated by Lois Ehlert. J. B. Lippin-
cott, 1990. ISBN 0-397-32441-3. 15p. 3-6.
In this clever book, cutout shapes surrounded by bright, fluores-
cent-colored designs are layered upon each other to form com-
mon farm animals. As the pages are turned, the shapes are
peeled away to reveal each new animal on the right page, with
the removed shape clearly labeled and on view on the left. Lois
Ehlert's Color Zoo follows the same unique format. Outstanding
Science Trade Books for Children in 1990.
2.58 Finzel, Julia. Large as Life. Illustrated by Julia Finzel. Lothrop,
Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10653-6. 32p. 3 and up.
Julia Finzel builds the concept of relative size by posing a simple
question in poetic form: "Ladybug, ladybug where are you go-
ing / On the back of a butterfly, hardly showing?" In this nearly
wordless book, however, it is the bold, textured paintings that
will capture young children's attention as they look for the tiny
ladybug on the foot of an elephant, the ear of a tiger, the nose of
an owl, or the feather of a peacock. The paintings have a post-
modern flair, presenting exaggerated parts of animals in a kalei-
doscope of color and design.
2.59 Florian, Douglas. Turtle Day. Illustrated by Douglas Florian.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04745-2. 32p. 3-6.
Rich, childlike drawings illustrate the necessary daily activities
that fill Turtle's life (and our lives, too): hunger leads to eating,
friends lead to play, and fatigue leads to rest. Each page offers
the reader an opportunity to predict what Turtle may do. Large
and bold print will benefit the youngest readers. Basic informa-
tion can be used to introduce concepts about the biological
needs of turtles and of all animals. Notable Children's Trade Books
in Science, 1989.
2.60 Florian, Douglas. A Year in the Country. Illustrated by Douglas
Florian. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08187-8. 32p. 2-6.
A scene from a farm, spreading edge to edge across the pages,
reflects the seasonal changes that each month brings during a
year in the country — from melting snow patches through buds
and blossoms to golden harvest and winter's snows. The muted
watercolor illustrations are labeled with the name of each month
in large bold type.
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2.61 George, Lonnie. Star, Little Star, Lewison, Wendy. Nighty-
Night Dlustrated by Antonella Abbatiello; Giulia Orecchia.
Grosset and Dunlap, 1991. 24p. 2-6.
Each of these board books in the Poke and Look series has a
cutout shape (a star and crescent moon) on the cover and di-
rectly beneath on each right-hand page throughout the book.
The shape regularly decreases in size, producing a textured tun-
nel through the book. In Star, Little Star, a rhyming text describes
a curious baby fox that wanders out at night to assure himself
that the world is asleep. In Nighty-Night, a pajama-clad reluctant
sleeper cavorts in an imaginary adventure with the moon.
2.62 Goennel, Heidi. My Dog. Illustrated by Heidi Goennel. Orchard
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08434-5. 32p. 3-6.
Each of us has our trait preferences for dogs. The round-faced,
featureless children on each page of Heidi Goennel's book indi-
cate in spare text that they prefer their dogs with such features
as floppy ears like bassets, soft noses like pugs, loud barks like
German shepherds, or tall, tall legs like Great Danes. Bright
primary colors, simple shapes, and flat backgounds lend a "flan-
nel board" feel to Goennel's easily distinguishable style.
2.63 Gomboli, Mario. What Else Could It Be? What Will It Be?
What's Hiding? What's Missing? Illustrated by Mario Gomboli.
Boyds Mills/Bell Books, 1991. 12p. 2-5.
These riddle and puzzle board books are designed to involve the
youngest listeners. What's Missing? has holes for little fingers, so
that children provide the missing parts — legs for a crab, a trunk
for an elephant, or ears for a rabbit. What's Hiding? camouflages
a cutout shape within a design; turning the page reveals the
answer. What Will It Be? and What Else Could It Be? ask children
to imagine what other forms cutout shapes could represent.
Illustrations are whimsical and warm.
2.64 Hartman, Gail. For Strawberry Jam or Fireflies. Illustrated by
Ellen Weiss. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-742990-3. 22p. 1-4.
Mason jars are for strawberry jam or fireflies. And what can you
do with a wooden spoon? You can mix cookies or tap a tune.
This concept book explores alternative uses for eleven items,
such as a big tire, a ball of string, and chewy raisins. Full-page
watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations will elicit children's
suggestions for various uses for everyday objects around them.
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2*65 Hoban, Julia. Amy Loves the Snow* Illustrated by Lillian Ho-
ban. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-022395-2. 20p. 2-5.
Small hands will enjoy turning the pages of this little book about
Amy, in her red mittens and scarf, who goes out with Daddy, in
his blue mittens and scarf, to play in the snow. They have fun
making footprints, catching snowflakes, and building a snow-
man. After Mommy contributes a carrot nose for the snowman,
the three go inside for some hot chocolate. Lillian Hoban cap-
tures winter's essence in full-page illustrations with pastel
shades of snowy blues and violets.
2.66 Hoban, Tana. All about Where. Photographs by Tana Hoban.
Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09698-0. 28p. 2-7.
Photographer Tana Hoban has a special talent for developing
learning opportunities from everyday situations. Here Hoban
explores how objects relate to each other by providing a list of
fifteen common prepositions from which children can choose
words to describe the action in the brightly colored photo-
graphs: a baby rides on a bicycle, behind her mother, her head
under her mother's shirt, and her thumb in her mouth. Hoban's
photographs supply possibilities for many open-ended learning
experiences.
2.67 Hoban, Tana. Exactly the Opposite. Photographs by Tana Ho-
ban. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08862-7. 32p. 2-5.
From fire and ice to whole and broken eggs to the front and back
ends of sheep, a variety of unconventional subjects illustrates
the concept of opposites in this wordless book. Yet, look again —
you may find that the baskets holding the whole eggs are up-
right, while the baskets with the broken eggs are tipped over.
Readers will discover that there are as many opposites in these
vivid photographs as there are in the world around us. Outstand-
ing Science Trade Books far Children in 1990.
2.68 Hoban, Tana. Spirals, Curves, Fanshapes and Lines. Photo-
graphs by Tana Hoban. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-
11229-3. 32p. 2 and up.
Tana Hoban's glorious photographs reveal the lines, details, and
textures of the world around us — fan-shaped radiants of the
cockatoo's plume, spiral shadows of a wire wastebasket, the curl
of a fossilized nautilus shell, and the graceful turn of a ram's
horn. Inspired by this wordless book of photos to talk about and
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trace with fingers, readers will see their surroundings in new
ways.
2,69 Jeunesse, Gallimard, and Pascale de Bourgoing. Colors. Fruit
The Ladybug and Other Insects. Weather. Illustrated by Sophie
Kniffke; Sylvaine Perols; P. M Valet. Scholastic/Cartwheel
Books, 1989. 24p. 3-6.
This colorful, informative series of First Discovery Books uses
simple text, big illustrations, and transparencies to teach basic
topics like weather, insects, colors, and fruits. Each volume is
small; the pages are stiff and plastic-coated; and the brightly
painted, cheery illustrations will attract children. In the volume
on weather, transparencies allow the reader to superimpose rain
storms, clouds, and rainbows onto various landscapes. In the
insect book, the insect transparencies show various parts of in-
sect anatomy; teachers may want to pair it with Eric Carle's The
Grouchy Ladybug.
2 JO Jonas, Ann. Color Dance. Illustrated by Ann Jonas. Greenwillow
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-05991-0. 27p. 3-7.
Three young dancers with translucent red, yellow, and blue
scarves demonstrate how colors combine to create more colors.
Against a stark white background, the children use their scarves
to make fourteen different colors before a fourth dancer intro-
duces white, gray, and black. The simple text complements the
bold watercolor illustrations. Each time a color is written in the
text, its name is printed in ink of that color. A color wheel and a
description of the relationship among colors appears on the final
pages.
2.71 Kitchen, Bert. Pig in a Barrow. Illustrated by Bert Kitchen. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0943-9. 25p. 4-8.
A happy pig in a barrow, a puppy crouching on a scale, and field
mice in a parsley pot are a few of the farm animals beautifully
illustrated in this collection of humorous verses. In a realistic
style similar to John James Audubon's paintings, Bert Kitchen
has drawn colorful and detailed portraits from the animal king-
dom. The four-line rhyming verses that accompany each illus-
tration offer an explanation of the drawing and occasionally
extend readers' understanding of nature.
2.72 Koch, Michelle. Hoot, Howl, Hiss. Illustrated by Michelle Koch.
Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09652-2. 24p. 2-5.
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Woods, ponds, mountains, farms, and jungles have their own
animals with their own special sounds. From these five habitats,
each of three animals fills a full page against a plain white
background. Washes and light shading give texture to the child-
like depictions of animals that cluck, bleat, or chirp, as well as
those that hoot, howl, or hiss.
2.73 Kuskin, Karla. Roar and More. Illustrated by Karla Kuskin.
Harper and Row/Harper Trophy Books, 1990. ISBN 0-06-
023619-1. 46p. 3-6.
Karla Kuskin, winner of the NCTE Award for Excellence in
Poetry for Children in 1979, first published Roar and More in
1956. This reissue adds bright color to the original illustrations
that accompany her animal rhymes. Following each rhyme, the
animal's sounds blast or slither or bounce or roll across the
pages in perfect mesh with the sound's originator. For example,
dog sounds fill a double-paged spread in a cacophony of barks,
growls, and yaps, while the bee's buzz quietly follows a mean-
dering trail.
2.74 Leonard, Marcia. Alphabet Bandits: An ABC Book* Bear's Busy
Yean A Book about Seasons* Counting Kangaroos: A Book
about Numbers* The Kitten Twins: A Book about Opposites*
Noisy Neighbors: A Book about Animal Sounds* Paintbox
Penguins: A Book about Colors* Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-
Leffler; Diane Palmisciano; Bari Weissman. Troll Associates,
1990. 24p. 2-6.
In a series of books covered by polka-dots and illustrated with
jolly cartoons, young children are introduced to a parade of
concepts through the antics of busy animals whose activities
form a simple story line. For example, two kangaroo kids bring
their pouches full of toys to Grandma's house. They carefully
count out their booty, page by page, until Grandma announces
that she can count, too. Grandma counts one big mess and two
little kangaroos to clean it up.
2*75 MacDonald, Amy. Let's Do It* Let's Make a Noise* Lefs Play*
Let's Try* Illustrated by Maureen Roffey. Candlewick Press, 1992.
14p. 2-6.
These Let's Explore board books for the youngest child offer
bright, simple, page-filling illustrations and large, high-contrast
text. Let's Make a Noise invites children to make pet, train, truck,
and baby sounds. Let's Play and Let's Do It ask for responses to
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simple questions, each beginning with "Can you . . . " ("Can
you knock down the blocks?"). Let's Try depicts children at-
tempting child-manageable skills: "Let's try to wash your
tummy/'
McMillan, Bruce. Eating Fractions. Photographs by Bruce
McMillan. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-43770-
4. 32p. 4-8.
First, you take one whole pizza pie. Then you cut it into four
pieces, making fourths. When you eat a piece (1/4), you are
"eating fractions." The mathematical concept of how halves,
thirds, and fourths are a part of a whole is illustrated through
full-page color photographs of nutritious snacks being shared
among two friends and a dog. Recipes for the foods make it even
easier to reinforce fractional concepts in the home or classroom.
Miller, Jane. Farm Noises. Photographs by Jane Miller. Simon
and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67450-
1. 32p. 4-^8.
On a trip around a country farm, the reader meets farm animals
(and farm machinery) in striking photographs. Each of the pho-
tos is accompanied by appropriate animal sounds. Kindergarten
teachers will find value for farm units and for the predictable
text.
Miller, Margaret. Who Uses This? Photographs by Margaret
Miller. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08279-3. 40p. 3-6.
On a double-page spread, the simple bold question runs oppo-
site a color photograph of a tool: "Who uses this?" Turn the page
to find two more brilliant photographs, one of an adult, the other
of a child, at work with the tool. Following the photograph of a
rolling pin, a baker rolls dough and a child rolls modeling clay.
The word Baker labels the pages. Tools in this concept book
include a conductor's baton, a barber's scissors, a carpenter's
hammer, and a gardener's watering can.
Morris, Ann. Loving. Photographs by Ken Heyman. Lothrop,
Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-06341-1. 32p. 3-7.
"Mommies and daddies take care of you for a long time." Paral-
lels of the universality of human relationships can easily be
drawn by young children when they read the simple, but ex-
pressive, text and see families from many lands engaged in
similar nurturing activities. Color photographs depict how par-
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ents, siblings, and even pets love and take care of each other all
around the world. An index and world map give, additional
information about the traditions and locations of the repre-
sented cultures.
2.80 Ormerod, Jan. Come Back, Kittens. Come Back, Puppies. Illus-
trated by Jan Ormerod. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992.
32p. 4r4.
Painted on transparent overlays, Jan Ormerod's kittens and
puppies nearly disappear against backgrounds of the same
color. So, when their parents call, "Come back, kittens'' or
"Come back, puppies/' wandering babies can be brought home
by young children who turn the overlay, placing the little ani-
mals against the left-hand page and their parents' protection.
One tiny spotted puppy stays nearly hidden throughout, a thin
line defining his shape against the floor. The text is large, repeti-
tive, and instantly readable.
2.81 Paterson, Bettina. In My House. In My Yard. My Clothes. My
Toys. Illustrated by Bettina Paterson. Henry Holt, 1992. 12p. 1-5.
In a series of board books, babies and toddlers can point to
favorite toys, articles of clothing, familiar household items, and
outdoor things. Torn-paper collages in clear colors make for
textured effects against equally bright backgrounds. In addition,
each page has a print label. Pictured toddlers are multiracial.
2.82 Ryder, Joanne. Under the Moon. Illustrated by Cheryl Harness.
Random House/Just Right Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-91960-2.
32p. 3-5.
Mama Mouse teaches her young one "special things," such as
where to find the fattest seeds and how to hide from the owl.
When it is time to go home, Mama uses gentle questioning to
encourage her offspring to rely on memories of smells and
sounds and textures to locate their meadow. Even though Little
Mouse is sure their home is under the moon, Mama helps to
sharpen the observations. At times, the guidance occurs in an
inset box, wrapped by the meadow home.
2.83 Shapiro, Arnold. Circles. Squares. Triangles. Illustrated by Ban
Weissman. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. lOp. 1-5.
Each double-page spread of these three sturdy board books
opens into a circular-, square-, or triangular-shaped object in
electric primary colors. The triangle book opens into a pine tree,
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a tent, and a mountain, while the circle becomes a ball, a moon,
and a clock face. A natural extension activity for these Play-
shapes Books would be for young authors to make similar books
in the classroom or at home.
2-84 Shapiro, Arnold L. Who Says That? Illustrated by Monica Wel-
lington. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44698-2. 32p.
2-5.
In simple rhyming text, the voices of animals are heard: "Mon-
keys chatter. Cats purr. Lions roar. Hummingbirds whir/' Unlike
animals, "girls and boys make different noise." As that refrain
repeats, girls and boys whisper, giggle, shout, holler, whistle,
and talk. Colorful, cartoon-like drawings match each text line,
accompanied by print depictions of sounds, ranging from roll-
ing moos to long purrs, from tiny squeaks to loud shrieks.
2.85 Sharratt, Nick. The Green Queen* Monday Run-Day. Illus-
trated by Nick Sharratt. Candlewick Press/Toddler Books, 1992.
20p. 1-^6.
Two books by the same author have fun with language. In the
first, Nick Sharratt combines color words with colorful illustra-
tions to provide the fodder for wordplay. A "green queen" sleeps
in a "red bed" and wears "blue shoes," but she wants to make
her "gray day" a little more colorful. In the second book, the
days of the week spark rhyming fun for a brown-and-white
beagle and his friends. If Monday is "run-day," then Tuesday is
"snooze-day." Each day makes for a crazy-day poem, with Sun-
day "bun-day" culminating the week.
2.86 Singer, Marilyn. Nine O'clock Lullaby* Illustrated by Frane
Lessac. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-025648-6. 27p. 4-8.
When it's 9 p.m. in Brooklyn, New York, and Mama reads a
bedtime story, it's 2 a.m. in England and a little girl is up for a
snack. It's 11 a.m. in Japan and a grandfather watches carp
swimming in a pond, and it's 5 p.m. in Nome, Alaska, where
children play a circle game. On this lullaby trip around the
world readers view detailed and colorful folk-art illustrations of
children living in twenty-four time zones.
2.87 Sis, Peter. Beach Ball. Illustrated by Peter Sis. Greenwillow
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09182-2. 32p. 4-6.
A long, thin stretch of speckled sand separates sky and shore on
Peter Sis's title spread, as Mary and her mother spread their
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blanket on a seemingly isolated beach. And then . . . "the wind
blew Mary's ball away." As Mary chases the beachball down-
wind, readers discover that the beach was not isolated at all, but
rather populated with all sorts of fanciful activity. Each busy
spread offers opportunity to discover colors, numbers, shapes,
animals, or opposites, all the while following Mary's ball
through a nearly wordless book.
2.88 Voce, Louise, Rosalinda Kightley, Tony Wells, Charlotte Knox,
and Julie Lacome. My First Book: Words and Pictures for the
Very Young. ISBN 1-56402-034-7. 62p. 2-6.
In an oversize book that can be read in any direction, stand-
alone couplets stretch across double-page spreads that are cov-
ered with the bright paintings of contributing artists. Objects on
the page are frequently labeled in bold, black print. One toy-cov-
ered page reads: "Do you have a teddy bear, yo-yo, or ball? /
Which is your favorite toy of all?" Other pages ask for interac-
tion. Young readers are to help baby animals find their mothers;
count picnic founds; or name foods that animals like to eat.
2.89 Weiss, Nicki. An Egg Is an Egg. Illustrated by Nicki Weiss. G. P.
Putman's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22182-4. 32p. 2-6.
"An egg is an egg until it hatches. And then it is a chick. A branch
is a branch until it breaks. And then it is a stick." Through
rhyming text and repetitive refrain, Nicki Weiss's theme is re-
played: "Nothing stays the same. Everything can change."
Everything changes, that is, except love— depicted as constant
between a mother and young son. Large, chalky illustrations are
filled with texture and pattern. A good companion book is
Raffi's Everything Grows.
2.90 Williams, Vera B. "More, More, More," Said the Baby: Three
Love Stories. Illustrated by Vera B. Williams. Greenwillow
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09174-1. 30p. 3-9 (est).
These charming full-page paintings highlight three stories of
babies and the grownups who love them. All three babies —
Little Guy, Little Pumpkin, and Little Bird — are so fast that their
daddy, grandma, and mama can barely catch them up! Each of
the gouache paintings is a brightly colored depiction of the love
and tenderness between baby and adult, and the happiness that
they bring to each other through gentle play. Caldecott Honor
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2.91 Yorke, Jane, editor My First Look at Colors. My First Look at
Home* My First Look at Numbers, My First Look at Opposites.
My First Look at Seasons. My First Look at Shapes. My First
Look at Sizes. My First Look at Touch. Random House/Dorling
Kindersley Books, 1990. 16p. 2-5.
What enormous fun! Preschoolers learn vocabulary and con-
cepts through a brilliant array of three-dimensional color photo-
graphs. Unlikely, but singularly appropriate, objects are chosen
to illustrate the concepts of home, seasons, sizes, opposites,
touch, shapes, colors, and numbers. For example, in My First
Look at Touch, readers are treated to a rough pineapple, a soft
powder puff, and squishy marshmallows.
Counting Books
2.92 Aker, Suzanne. What Comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's? Illustrated by
Bernie Karlin. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1990. ISBN 0-671-67173-1. 32p. 2-5.
This variation on a counting book presents objects that normally
come in twos, threes, and fours. Twos are hands and eyes and
feet, handles on sinks, and wings on birds. Threes are tricycle
wheels, meals in a day, and leaves on poison ivy. Fours are legs
on tables, chairs, and dogs, seasons of the year, and corners on a
book. Large illustrations make for easy counting. Teachers of
young children can make good use of the concepts.
2.93 Archambault, John. Counting Sheep. Illustrated by John Rom-
bola. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-1135-8. 28p. 4-7.
Even after counting sheep, the narrator of this counting book
still can't sleep, so he begins counting some rather imaginative
animals to lift him off to dreamland — cotton-candy-spinning
cats, orange giraffes, and pink raccoons. Brilliant full-page illus-
trations splash blazing colors on a baby-blue background.
2.94 Ashton, Elizabeth Allen. An Old-Fashioned 12 3 Book. Illus-
trated by Jessie Willcox Smith. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-
670-83499-8. 32p. 3-8.
Elizabeth Allen Ashton has selected works of artist Jessie Will-
cox Smith to produce a Victorian counting book filled with
cherub-like children at play and accompanied by counting
rhymes that retrofit the paintings. The paper is creamy and
smooth; the numerals are aswirl with detail; and the paintings
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are bordered with the same flourish to yield the intended "old-
fashioned" feel. Willcox Smith was well known for her covers
for Good Housekeeping magazine during the early twentieth cen-
tury.
2.95 Astley, Judy When One Cat Woke Up: A Cat Counting Book.
Illustrated by Judy Astley Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990.
ISBN 0-8037-0782-7. 32p. 3-7.
When one cat wakes up from its nap, it begins a romp through
the house that results in increasing mischief. That one cat steals
two fish, fights with three teddy bears, crumples four shirts, and
on and on until ten muddy pawprints mark the cat's trail back
to bed. Brightly colored drawings enhance the predictable pro-
gression of a cat having fun from one to ten.
2.96 Bennett, David. One Cow, Moo, Moo! Illustrated by Andy
Cooke. Henry Holt, 1990. ISBN 0-8050-1416-0. 30p. 4-7.
When a young boy sees one cow go running by, he wonders
why His curiosity increases as he sees that the cow is chased by
two horses that are, in turn, chased by three donkeys. The excite-
ment grows as more and more different animals (all the way up
to ten mice) pass by. The boy finds a surprising answer at the
end of this cumulative counting book.
2.97 Chouinard, Roger, and Mariko Chouinard. One Magic Box. Il-
lustrated by Roger Chouinard. Doubleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-
26204-3. 28p. 3-8.
When one magic box, locked with two locks, falls to the Earth
one night, three socks, four policemen, and five monsters come
to inspect it. The rhyming tale continues in this counting pattern,
until, culminating at fifteen magic stars, the magic box swallows
up all of the counting objects and characters who had previously
made an appearance. Roger Chouinard creates a surrealistic
atmosphere using brilliant colors and odd perspectives against
starry, purple, pink, and black backgrounds.
2.98 Christelow, Eileen, retold by. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on
the Bed* Illustrated by Eileen Christelow. Clarion Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-89919-769-8. 30p. 3-7.
Once again those five little monkeys are jumping on the bed. In
this familiar jingle, one little monkey at a time falls off and
bumps his or her head. For each bump, Mama must call the
doctor. And, of course, the doctor said, "No more monkeys
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jumping on the bed!" The delightful surprise in Eileen
Christelow's illustrations is that once those monkey children are
tucked in bed again, Mama Monkey jumps on her bed! Crayon-
like drawings add whimsy to the monkeys' bedtime prepara-
tions.
2.99 Clements, Andrew. Mother Earth's Counting Book. Illustrated
by Lonni Sue Johnson. Picture Book Studio, 1992. ISBN 0-88708-
138-X. 44p. 3 and up.
One Earth takes center stage in this creative counting book. The
world's wildlife, climate, oceans, deserts, people, and more are
pictured in graceful pastel shades as the countable objects in-
crease to the number ten, then return to one, emphasizing the
Earth's uniqueness.
2.100 Crossley-Holland, Kevin. Under the Sun and over the Moon.
Illustrated by Ian Penney. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-
21946-3. 32p. All ages.
A boy wanders through ten gardens that serve as the organizing
framework for this unconventional counting book. The first gar-
den contains one sundial, one folded wing, one unicorn — one of
everything. Pairs, of course, are found in the second garden,
three of a kind in the next garden, and so on up to ten. The
rhyming couplets that accompany each illustration guide the
viewers in their search for sometimes-obscure items.
2.101 Dunrea, Olivier. Deep Down Underground* Illustrated by
Olivier Dunrea. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-732861-9. 32p. 3-7.
Insects, mice, toads, and other underground creatures "wriggle
and wrangle," "scurry and scamper," "scooch and scrunch,"
"dance and prance," "patter and chatter," and "slide and glide"
when they hear "1 wee moudiewort [Scottish for mole] digging,
digging deep down underground." Regrettably, cadence-break-
ing ants merely "march and stamp," while toads "burrow and
scrape." Earth-tone illustrations invite searching and counting
to ten and back in this tongue-tangling, cumulative counting
book. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
2.102 Fleming, Denise. Count! Illustrated by Denise Fleming. Henry
Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1595-7. 32p. 2-6.
Okay, you counters, get ready: Count one gnu of the orange-
and-yellow-speckled variety on a lavender backdrop that is bor-
dered by smears from the gnu's pallette. Next, count two zebras
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of impossible stripe and energy. "Jump, zebras!" reads the big,
bold text. Children can keep counting until they reach ten — all
the while performing the antics of bouncing kangaroos, wig-
gling worms, and lizards that line up. Finally, it's counting by
tens to reach fifty bees. "Count again, please."
2.103 French, Vivian. One Ballerina Two, Illustrated by Jan Ormerod.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10334-0. 32p.
3-6.
A young ballerina ties her shoes and then gracefully checks
those of her admirer, a rumpled younger ballerina "wannabe."
With perfect form, in a continuous-motion illustration, the balle-
rina performs ten plies. The words "10 Ten pltes" appear in crisp
print to match the crispness of her leotard. Hair and skirt
akimbo, the child does nine knee bends, and the words are
printed in her own ragged crayon script. In warmly comic
mime, the countdown continues — from pirouettes to gallops,
from pas de chat to pony trots.
2.104 Geisert, Arthur. Pigs from 1 to 10. Illustrated by Arthur Geisert.
Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-58519-8. 32p. 2-6.
During a bedtime story read by Mother Pig about a lost place
with huge stone configurations, ten little pigs decide to go on a
quest. With courage and resourcefulness, the pigs bridge an
abyss and drill through a mountain to their goal. They copy the
"stone configurations" — numerals from zero to nine — and bring
the copies home. Every intricate black-and-white, double-page
etching offers a quest for the reader as well: the numerals zero
to nine (and the ten pigs) are embedded within each illustration
for young readers to find.
2.105 Giganti, Paul, Jr. Each Orange Had 8 Slices: A Counting Book.
Illustrated by Donald Crews. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN
0-688-10429-0. 32p. 3 and up.
Although it could be a counting book for young children, this
book could also serve as an introduction to multiplication. On
each patterned page, an unseen narrator presents a set of objects
(with related subsets) and three questions: "On my way to lunch
I ate 2 juicy oranges. Each orange had 8 slices. Each slice had 2
small seeds." How many juicy oranges were there? How many
slices? How many seeds? Donald Crews's illustrations are char-
acteristically crisp, colorful, and countable.
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2*106 Grossman, Virginia. Ten Little Rabbits* Illustrated by Sylvia
Long. Chronicle Books, 1991. ISBN 0-87701-552-X. 25p. 2-6.
Vivid and whimsical illustrations, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter,
accompany a counting rhyme in which rabbits portray Native
Americans. Ten two-page paintings depict rabbits, attired in
traditional Native American garments, who are engaged in such
customs as performing a rain dance or sending a smoke signal.
From the Sioux to the Navajo, each tribe is described in a glos-
sary at the back of the book. IRA Children's Book Award, 1992.
2.107 Hayes, Sarah. Nine Ducks Nine. Illustrated by Sarah Hayes.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09535-6. 32p.
3-6.
When nine ducks go out for a stroll in the meadow, a hungry but
stupid fox follows closely and watches. One by one, the ducks
run away, "down to the rickety-bridge/' "I'm off," the departing
duck always says. Finding one lone duck in the nest built on the
rickety-bridge, Mr. Fox pounces, only to splash into the pond as
the rickety-bridge gives way. Full-page watercolor paintings hu-
morously illustrate this tale of nine clever ducks and their plan
to spoil Mr. Fox's day. Rhyming phrases, a counting sequence,
and repetitive lines are sure to invite young children's participa-
tion.
2*108 Linden, Ann Marie. One Smiling Grandma: A Caribbean
Counting Book* Illustrated by Lynne Russell. Dial Books for
Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1132-8. 24p. 2-6.
Besides "one smiling grandma in a rocking chair," the charac-
teristic fare included in this joyful Caribbean counting rhyme are
the marketplace, hummingbirds, flying fish, conch shells, sugar
apples, hairy coconuts, and sleeping mongooses. Memories of
Barbados and a special grandmother influenced the author's
choice of set and characters. One bright-eyed girl experiences
the bounty and color of her island interpreted by the artist in
sun-bathed chalks.
2*109 MacCarthy, Patricia. Ocean Parade: A Counting Book* Illus-
trated by Patricia MacCarthy. Dial Books for Young Readers,
1990. ISBN 0-8037-0780-0. 32p. 2-6.
In an ocean parade, one big glimmering fish and two little fish
swim across a blue silk page — batik gills, scales, and seafloor
edged with white-frosting-like trim. Then come three flat fish,
four thin fish, and five fat fish until patterned and rainbow fish
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of all sizes fill the pages, swimming among the sea plants. After
nineteen transparent fish, the fish parade advances by tens to
fifty; finally, one hundred silver fish swim about a sunken treas-
ure chest.
2.110 Merriam, Eve. Train Leaves the Station* Illustrated by Dale
Gottlieb. Henry Holt/Bill Martin Books,1992. ISBN 0-8050-1934-
0. 32p. 3-6.
Dale Gottlieb's broad-lined, boldly colored illustrations for Eve
Merriam's counting verse are as simple in form as the predict-
able text that they accompany. A toy train chugs past other
nursery toys to rhythmic announcement: "Snake in the grass,
angel in heaven, train leaves the station at seven-o-seven."
When it's time for the ten-o-ten, the train is stuck in the station
again, and toys are piled high in the toy box.
2.111 O'Keefe, Susan Heyboer. One Hungry Monster: A Counting
Book in Rhyme. Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Little,
Brown/Joy Street Books, 1989. ISBN 0-316-63385-2. 32p. 3-7.
One by one, ten hungry monsters appear in a little boy's bed-
room and spill out into his home, where they wreak havoc upon
the entire household, especially the kitchen, in search of food.
After politely serving the ten monsters ten different foods and
receiving only tricks and shenanigans in return, the boy finally
orders them out of his house: "You are so bad / it makes me
mad!" Busy watercolored pen-and-ink illustrations portray the
chubby, green-eyed monsters as harmless rascals.
2.112 Pacovska, Kveta. One, Five, Many. Illustrated by Kveta Pa-
covskS. Clarion Books, 1990. ISBN 0-395-54997-3. 28p. 4h3.
This unique number book, with its punch-outs, paper doors,
peek windows, mirrors, and ingenious design, is a marvel of
learning made pleasurable. It covers only the numbers one
through ten, but presents them so thoroughly and imaginatively
that young readers will return with delight, reinforcing the les-
sons. The illustrations are brilliantly colored, often of whimsical
creatures, and delightful enough in themselves to bring readers
to the book again and again.
2.113 Reiser, Lynn. Christmas Counting. Illustrated by Lynn Reiser.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10677-3. 32p. 4 and up.
More than just for counting, this book, filled with colorful styl-
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learning. Through a cumulative patterned story about a young
fir tree and a family young children can celebrate growth, new
life, and family traditions. The predictable text and well-
matched illustrations will have even the youngest joining in the
fun.
2.114 Scott, Ann Herbert. One Good Horse: A Cowpuncher's Count-
ing Book. Illustrated by Lynn Sweat. Greenwillow Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-688-09147-4. 29p. 2 and up.
As a young boy accompanies his cowboy father on his ranch
rounds, they describe the wide-open landscape numerically
from one to ten, to fifty, and to one hundred before heading back
home on their horse. Burnt orange, forest green, and teal hues
dominate the realistic pencil and oil paintings by Lynn Sweat.
The simple text is framed by thin orange and teal borders in
Native American style.
2.115 Sheppard, Jeff. The Right Number of Elephants. Illustrated bv
Felicia Bond. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-025616-8. 32p.
4-7.
In a counting book featuring elephants, a young girl tells the
exact number of elephants needed for various tasks. For exam-
ple, if you need to paint the ceiling "and there isn't a ladder to
be found, then the right number of elephants is . . . 9." While
nine exuberant elephants slap paint everywhere, causing a riot-
ous mess, there's a new problem: "When you go to the beach on
a very warm day, the right number of elephants for shade is . . .
8." Felicia Bond's countdown watercolors make even one ele-
phant special.
2.116 Sloat, Teri. From One to One Hundred. Illustrated by Teri Sloat.
Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44764-4. 32p. 3-7.
Here's a counting book that contextualizes the counting oppor-
tunities— even the numerals are embedded in the artwork. Ob-
jects to count are pictured at the bottom of each page. Simple to
find is one princess roasting one marshmallow on the breath of
one dragon. But how about fifty huskies pulling dogsleds past
fifty spectators and headed toward a finish line of fifty frankfurt-
ers under fifty flags? Double-page spreads invite counting from
one to ten, and then by tens to one hundred.
2.117 Thaler, Mike. Seven Little Hippos. Illustrated by Jerry Smath.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-
72964-0. 28p. 4^8.
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A. Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth; Illustration by Stephen GammeN (see 2.4).
B. Train Leaves the Station by Eve Merriam; illustrated by Dale Gottlieb (see 2.110).
C. Each Orange Had 8 Slices: A Counting Book by Paul Giganti, Jr.; illustrated by
Donald Crews (see 2.105).
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In this familiar chant, pajama-clad hippos (instead of monkeys)
are jumping on the bed until, one by one, each bounces off and
bumps a hippo head. Youngsters instantly will be reading along
with the hippo doctor, who warns, "No more little hippos jump-
ing on the bed/' as he wraps yards and yards of bandages
around each swollen noggin. Jerry Smath's hippos are exuber-
ant, so they crack the walls, shatter the floor, and burst through
the ceiling, eventually demolishing the house.
2.118 Thornhill, Jan. The Wildlife 1 2 3: A Nature Counting Book,
Illustrated by Jan Thornhill. Simon and Schuster Books for
Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67926-0. 32p. 4-8.
Wild animals from around the world accompany the numerals
1 to 20 as well as 25, 50, 100, and 1,000. Animals in natural
settings and in striking compositions are framed by detailed
designs. Some are camouflaged to provide readers with a bit of
a counting challenge. Readers can count the animals in the illus-
trations as well as in the borders. Information about each animal
appears on the final two pages entitled "Nature Notes/' Notable
Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
2.119 Van Fleet, Matthew. One Yellow Lion, Illustrated by Matthew
Van Fleet. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-
1099-2. 24p. 2-6.
In a simple concept book, two bold words appear on the left-
hand side of the page: "One" and "Yellow." Opposite is a huge
yellow numeral 1. Open the flap and half of that numeral be-
comes the tail of a cheerful lion cub. On the next page, the
numeral 2 opens to become the neck of a graceful swan.
After counting to ten, children can open a final five-fold
page on which all the animals reprise their roles in an animal
pyramid.
2.120 Wood, Jakki. One Bear with Bees in His Hair. Illustrated by
Jakki Wood. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44695-8.
32p. 3-6.
In rhyming text that spreads one line at a time across the pages,
the story cumulates: One bright orange honey-eating bear
whose hair is populated by bees meets another bear, this one
with purple fur. "Two bears — that's more fun. Oh, look! Another
one!" Bears continue to meet others until they number teh and
their mass crams and overflows the pages (making counting
them a bit difficult). When all are assembled, they disperse for a
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ous fur colors.
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2.121 Arnold, Tedd. Mother Goose's Words of Wit and Wisdom: A
Book of Months* Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990 ISBN
0-8037-0826-2. 32p. 4 and up.
Many, many hands "pulled miles and miles of thread through
what seemed to be acres of cloth" to produce a year-round
Mother Goose illustrated with samplers. The counted cross-
stitch and embroidered designs are bordered with raw linen,
making handsome, framable compositions on each page. A final
section explains the origin and history of traditional samplers,
children's role in producing them, and a bibliography of histori-
cal needlework sources.
2.122 Brown, Ruth. The World That Jack Built Illustrated by Ruth
Brown. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44735-4. 26p.
4-7.
Although based on the traditional cumulative tale, Ruth
Brown's message — that we must protect the environment — is
up-to-the-minute. "This is the stream that flows past the trees
that grow by the house that Jack built." Rich and sensitive paint-
ings portray a love for animals and nature's beauty. Each scene
also shows increasing human pollution as it is astutely observed
through the eyes of a black cat.
2.123 Bullock, Kathleen. It Chanced to Rain. Illustrated by Kathleen
Bullock. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989
ISBN 0-671-66005-5. 32p. 4-6.
In a whimsically illustrated adaptation of a nursery rhyme in
which it rains on a variety of animal friends out for a walk, cats,
dogs, rats, and pigs hurry home for dry clothes and a hot lunch,
only to discover that the ducks are missing. Fearing the worst,
the friends trek back out in the rain and find the ducks swim-
ming in the river. At the close of the day, most of the animals end
up in bed with sniffles, except for the ducks, who must wash all
the lunch dishes.
2.124 Butterworth, Nick. Nick Butterworth's Book of Nursery
Rhymes* Illustrated by Nick Butterworth. Viking Penguin, 1991
ISBN 0-670-83551-X. 52p. 2-7.
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Through whimsical illustrations, Nick Butterworth creates witty,
literal interpretations of twenty-two nursery rhymes. We see
Mary's lamb eagerly raising its "hoof" from behind a school
desk and Jack (the mouse) pole-vaulting over a candlestick. A
few of the nursery rhymes in this American edition of a book
first published in Great Britain are unfamiliar, but the distinctive
illustrations make them all delightful.
2.125 Cauley, Lorinda Bryan. Three Blind Mice: The Classic Nursery
Rhyme. Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. G. P. Putnam's
Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21775-4. 28p. 4^8.
The complete adventure underlying this classic nursery rhyme
is revitalized by Lorinda Bryan Cauley's uniquely individual
mice in tiny hats, suspenders, or checked pants. The colorfully
detailed paintings give a mouse's view of a treacherous world,
evoking sympathy, horror, and then satisfaction when the mice
finally recover their sight and their tails.
2.126 Cole, Joanna, and Stephanie Calmenson, compilers. Pat-a-Cake,
and Other Play Rhymes, Illustrated by Alan Tiegreen. Morrow
Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11039-8. 48p. 1-4.
"For every mood and time of day," there are rhymes for babies'
and toddlers' fingers, hands, toes, feet, and faces; there are
rhymes for tickling, for knee riding, and for dancing. Text of the
rhymes appears beneath demonstrations of adults and children
at play. A gentle reminder cautions parents that a little stimula-
tion goes a long way, and supports them as partners in language
learning. A bibliography sends the interested reader to other
sources.
2.127 Jones, Carol, compiler. Hickory Dickory Dock, and Other Nurs-
ery Rhymes, Illustrated by Carol Jones. Houghton Mifflin, 1992.
ISBN 0-395-60834-1. 32p. 2-8.
Each of the eleven rhymes in this collection is printed on a
bordered interleafed page with a cut-out hole that allows read-
ers to preview a detail in the next full-page painting or to peek
back at a portion of the prior illustration. The mouse who ran up
the clock appears in each period-set watercolor and ink illustra-
tion.
2.128 Kemp, Moira, compiler. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Hey Diddle
Diddle. Hickory, Dickory, Dock, This Little Piggy. Illustrated
by Moira Kemp. Lodestar Books, 1991. 12p. 2-6.
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The front covers of this nursery rhyme series are shaped to the
main character's ears, so the heads of a mouse, pig, black sheep,
and cat with a fiddle are discernible on each page of these simple
board books. Throughout, the cheerful characters wear just the
right clothing. For example, Baa Baa Black Sheep wears a bright
patchwork shawl and peers over her glasses at the counter of her
general store as she answers requests for wool.
2.129 Knight, Joan. Tickle-Toe Rhymes. Illustrated by John Wallner.
Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-05773-X. 32p. 2-5.
A variety of animals, including tigers, skunks, and pandas, en-
gage in activities that stimulate counting rhymes, all based on
"This Little Pig Went to Market/' Some rhymes are clever and
use atypical vocabulary in a fun way. The watercolor and ink
illustrations are amusing, detailed, and certain to prompt dis-
cussion. The animals themselves, however, are small enough
and integral enough to make counting a challenge for the very
young.
2.130 Langley, Jonathan. Rain, Rain, Go Away! A Book of Nursery
Rhymes. Illustrated by Jonathan Langley. Dial Books for Young
Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0762-2. 93p. 2-6.
With bustling energy and detail-packed pages, ninety-two fa-
vorite nursery rhymes are illustrated in bright colors with rosy-
cheeked, whimsical lads and lasses. Curly Locks has a sprin-
kling of freckles across her cherubic face; Yankee Doodle,
wearing a cowboy hat, rides a wheeled horse. Page layouts
group rhymes with common elements. For example, rainy-day
rhymes are combined into a two-page spread that features a
baker in a windmill, April showers, the Eency Weency spider,
and rain, rain that won't let Johnny go out to play.
2.131 Lawson, Carol. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear. Illustrated by Carol
Lawson. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0970-
6. 32p. 2-6.
The familiar jump-rope rhyme is turned, line by line, into a
cheery picture book that invites instant reading and enactment
of the movements of a smiling yellow Teddy. Blue-crayon bor-
ders wrap Teddy in action — dancing on toes, touching his nose,
turning around, and touching the ground. Smears of paint muss
the edges of the pages, as though touched before it dried by a
mischievous Teddy.
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2.132 Opie, Iona, and Peter Opie. The Little Dog Laughed* Illustrated
by Lucy Cousins. E. P. Dutton, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44573-0. 64p.
2-5.
Sixty-four Mother Goose rhymes, printed in a large, bold type-
face, are presented with the characteristic simplicity of Lucy
Cousins's art. Heavy black outlines and crayon-box primary
colors accompany captions that are primitively scrawled in
paint across each illustration. The result is a joyful, albeit un-
usual, interpretation of these classic rhymes. ALA Notable Chil-
dren's Books, 1991.
2*133 Sutherland, Zena, compiler. The Orchard Book of Nursery
Rhymes* Illustrated by Faith Jaques. Orchard Books, 1990. ISBN
0-531-05903-0. 96p. All ages.
Seventy-seven classic nursery rhymes, illustrated with period
watercolors, are gathered into this beautifully designed edition
with the feel and look of what a nursery rhyme collection should
be. Faith Jaques has done meticulous research on the houses,
domestic detail, and gardens of the Georgian period. In a palette
of soft pinks, lilacs, blues, and greens, each of the scenes and
characters is perfectly matched to its verse — and each verse is a
favorite. Zena Sutherland reports the origins of some of the
rhymes in "Selector's Notes."
2*134 Wadsworth, Olive A. Over in the Meadow: An Old Counting
Rhyme* Illustrated by David A. Carter. Scholastic Hardcover
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-590^4498-0. 32p. 2-6.
This traditional counting rhyme/song is enlivened with
meadow dwellers executed in cut-paper collage. Animal tex-
tures and details are sponge-painted or stamped. The effect is
lush springtime color, simplicity of line, and interesting detail
(such as eight yellow lizards dotted with tiny orange stars). The
entire rhyme is reprinted at the book's end, with the number
words in boldface type.
2*135 Watson, Wendy. Wendy Watson's Mother Goose. Illustrated by
Wendy Watson. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN
0-688-05708-X. 160p. 4-8.
Wendy Watson's collection of over two hundred nursery rhymes
is illustrated with simple, cheery scenes and characters — rang-
ing from tucked-in cameos to two-page spreads. Although only
the cover flap gives the clue, the rhymes are "art-organized"
seasonally to cover the full year.
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2.136 Yolen, Jane, editor. The Lap-Time Song and Play Book. Illus-
trated by Margot Tomes. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN
0-15-243588-3. 32p. All ages.
Sixteen nursery games and rhymes are period-set by Margot
Tomes's gouache paintings and then offered to those with chil-
dren in their care along with directions for enacting the verses.
Jane Yolen has also provided interesting background informa-
tion for each entry. For example, the Baker's Man in "Patty-
Cake, Patty Cake" may refer to Beker's man, an old Saxon term
for priest. To "mark it with T" (as in older versions) meant to
make the sign of the cross over the communion wafer. Adam
Stemple, Yolen's son has provided musical arrangements for the
piano, and Yolen offers an afterword, "About Lap Songs."
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2.137 Angel, Marie. Marie Angel's Exotic Alphabet: A Lift-the-Flap
Alphabetic Safari. Illustrated by Marie Angel. Dial Books for
Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1247-2. 32p. 2-6.
Untie a red ribbon to unfold a nine-foot frieze printed on stiff
board. Each fold frames a different wild animal habitat— an
African coastal jungle, waterhole, and grasslands, as well as
South and Central American jungles. Readers can open small
flaps to discover an alphabet zoo — from a graceful* antelope to a
skunk-like zorilla. On the opposite side of the frieze, the names
of all the exotic animals are printed on identical habitat back-
grounds.
2.138 Argent, Kerry. Happy Birthday, Wombat! Illustrated by Kerry
Argent. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1991. ISBN 0-316-05097-
0. 20p. 1-5.
While Wombat searches high and low for his birthday present,
his assorted Australian animal friends — bandicoots, kangaroos,
and koala bears— sneak past the lovable lumberer to gather for
his surprise birthday party. Children will delight in lifting flaps
to discover telltale streamers, banners, and gifts that Wombat, in
his fervor, has overlooked. Charming illustrations offer memo-
rable details, such as Wombat's palm-tree patterned Bermuda
shorts and a multicolored patchwork quilt.
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2.139 Bradman, Tony, and Margaret Chamberlain. Who's Afraid of
the Big Bad Wolf? Illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain.
Macmillan/ Aladdin Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-71291-X. 20p. 3-6.
Three comical pigs and a big bad wolf cavort across the pages of
this lift-the-flap picture book. While the wolf threatens, bug-
eyed forest animals ask in speech balloons, "Who's afraid of the
big bad wolf?" Just lift a log or move a bush to discover the
answer: "We are!" Readers must look under flying house parts
to find the first two pigs. But with his assault on the brick house,
the wolf is foiled by a wily girl pig. "Who's afraid of the boiling
water?"
2*140 Coleridge, Sara. January Brings the Snow: A Seasonal Hide-
and-Seek. Illustrated by Elizabeth Falconer. Orchard Books,
1989. ISBN 0-531-05824-7. 28p. 3-8.
The couplets of Sara Coleridge's nineteenth-century poem an-
nounce nature's offerings during each month of the year ("Janu-
ary brings the snow; / Makes the toes and fingers glow"). The
lines of the poem appear beneath twelve windowpane borders
that focus on two children at work or at play in seasonal activi-
ties. Lift the tabs to uncover the activities of a tiny family of field
mice who are also frolicking through the seasons.
2*141 Cousins, Lucy. What Can Rabbit Hear? What Can Rabbit See?
Illustrated by Lucy Cousins. Tambourine Books, 1991. 16p. 2 and
up.
Sporting a red and white striped shirt, bespectacled Rabbit sees
and hears the world around him: "What can Rabbit see in the
pond?" Lift the flap to find a large goldfish. "Whai can Rabbit
hear in the tree?" Lift the flap to reveal a chirping bird. Young
children will discover ways to identify objects and learn com-
mon sounds, all the while delighting in illustrations that are
bold, primary colored, and childlike.
2*142 Grindley, Sally. Shhh! Illustrated by Peter Utton. Little,
Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992. ISBN 0-316-32899-5. 22p. 4^8.
Two tiny but unseen cieatures approach the giant's castle — is it
the reader and the listener? Fold out a door for an intruder's-eye
view of the giant's dining room, and the adventure begins. On
this tiptoe journey, readers can peek back through small doors
to see if the cat, the hen, and then the wife are undisturbed. At
last — the giant! Peek back. Awake! The giant is so menacing that
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readers are warned: "SHUT TOE BOOK!" Illustrations are un-
controlled strokes of exuberance.
2.143 Hill, Eric. Spot Goes to the Park. Spot Sleeps Oven Illustrated
by Eric Hill. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990-91. lip. 1-5.
Spot the amiable puppy has adventures with his assorted animal
friends in this series of twelve books for young children. When
Spot sleeps overnight at his monkey friend Steve's house, he
brings a wagonload of toys, but forgets his teddy bear. When
Spot is at the park, a friendly duck retrieves his ball from a pond.
On each heavy page, the response to large, bold text is hidden
under flaps. Simple line drawings in primary colors promote the
elemental mood.
2.144 Pelham, David. Sam's Sandwich. Illustrated by David Pelham
and Harry Willock. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-
44751-2. 22p. 5 and up.
No child would want to eat Sam's Sandwich, but some may want
to read it and lift its flaps. Within sandwich dimensions, and
between covers of laminated styrofoam "bread," a demonic
looking brother-sister duo, Sam and Samantha, decide to make
a sandwich, to which Samantha adds lettuce, tomatoes, cheese,
watercress, cucumbers, salami, onions, and ketchup, while Sam
slips in worms, snails, ants, flies, spiders, tadpoles, and centi-
pedes.
2.145 Potter, Beatrix. Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit: A Lift-the-Flap
Rebus Book. Illustrated by Colin Twinn. Frederick Warne, 1991.
ISBN 0-7232-3798-0. 16p. 4-8.
Beatrix Potter's complete, original text is enlarged in this reis-
sued rebus book. Tiny picture flaps mask selected story words
that are revealed by lifting the flaps. In addition, there are some
pop-up features, including a final peep into the underground
rabbit hole. The artwork is Potter's original, but page layouts
differ to accommodate the enlarged text.
2.146 Smith, Mavis. "Fred, Is That You?" A Lift-the-Flap Book. Illus-
trated by Mavis Smith. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-80241-7.
20p. 2-5.
A concerned duck follows different sets of tracks to find his
friend, Fred, asking repeatedly: "Fred, is that you?" Beneath
each variantly shaped flap (including a beach umbrella, a bed-
sheet on the clothesline, and even a refrigerator door), the duck
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finds the animal who really made the tracks and who points out
the mistake in a rhyming couplet: "No, dude, no. Can't you see
I'm a crow?" Bright colors, bold lines, and minimal backgrounds
contribute to this surprise-ending book for beginners.
2.147 Varekamp, Marjolein. Little Sam Takes a Bath, Illustrated by
Marjolein Varekamp. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-05944-8.
24p. 2-6.
In a "special effects" book, Little Sam, a roly-poly pig, gets dirty
playing in the mud and must be coaxed into the bath by a
patient mother. Children can participate by turning Little Sam
over in the mudhole, peeking into cutout windows and doors,
and sympathizing with Sam's reluctance to bathe. Most fun of
all, though, is pulling the tab that makes Sam jump into the tub
with a mighty splash, joining his pop-up seal and elephant.
Pop-ups
2.148 Carter, David A. Surprise Party: A Lift-up Pop-up Book, Illus-
trated by David A. Carter. Grosset and Dunlap, 1990. ISBN 0-
488-40062-6. 16p. 4-6.
An alligator couple attends a surprise party and encounters
"silly snakes," "beautiful birds," and "fabulous frogs" on full-
color, pop-up pages. This birthday fun honors a surprise baby
not yet hatched from a red polka-dot egg.
2.149 Dijs, Carla. Who Sees You? At the Pond; Who Sees You? In the
Jungle. Illustrated by Carla Dijs. Grosset and Dunlap, 1992. 12p.
2-5.
"Who Sees You?" is the question posed in these two Little Pop-
and-Peek Books. In every habitat, pop-up animals in vivid col-
ors against stark white backgrounds answer the question. At the
Pond features such creatures as a kelly-green frog with pop-up
legs, a face-to-face view of a turtle with a wrinkly neck, and a
shimmery blue fish with a flipping fin, while In the Jungle fea-
tures brightly colored scenes with jungle animal pop-ups. The
series also includes animals from the farm, ocean, zoo, and for-
est.
2.150 Fritz, Jean. The Great Adventure of Christopher Columbus: A
Pop-up Book. Illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Putnam and
Grosset, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22113-1. 12p. 5-9.
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In Jean Fritz's inimitable clarity, accuracy, and simplicity of style,
the Columbus adventure is retold along the side panels of six
pop-up scenes designed by Tomie dePaola. Columbus bows to
Ferdinand and Isabella, a ship skims the waves, Columbus
plants the flag of Spain, the Santa Maria runs aground, and
Columbus returns at the head of a procession. This is a pop-up
book that bears reading aloud: 'Too much! Much too much. The
queen said no and sent Christopher Columbus on his way."
2.151 Moseley, Keith. It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: A Pop-Up
Mystery Whodunit Illustrated by Linda Birkinshaw, Dial
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1021-6. 14p. 8-10.
Even though it was a dark and stormy night, Lady Penelope Pig
wasn't going to let weather spoil her dinner party, an evening
for showing off her newest diamond. As the storm rages, Victo-
rian-clad animal guests are served by maid and butler in pop-up
English drawing-room scenes. Then a blinding flash, the lights
go out, and the diamond is stolen. Inspector Dog and careful
readers must solve the crime. A tiny sealed envelope holds the
solution at the book's end.
2*152 Rojany, Lisa. The Hands-on Book of Big Machines. Illustrated
by Joel Snyder. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-41904-4. 14p.
6-10.
On construction sites, roadways, factories, and farms, big ma-
chines lift, dig, carry, and tear down. Paper engineering enables
the monster machines in this book to move, scoop, or lift. Read-
ers can even peek into some of these gigantic machines. The final
page offers a robot arm in an auto factory as well as a dinosaur
automated by machinery. The narrative is mindful of children's
interests ("Abackhoe can dig holes deep enough for a giraffe to
jtand in") and not overwhelmingly lengthy.
2.153 Stevenson, Robert Louis. A Child's Garden of Verses: A Pop-up
Book. Illustrated by Jannat Messenger. Dutton Children's Books,
1992. ISBN 0-525-44997-3. 12p. 2-6.
Jannat Messenger has selected twelve of Stevenson's best-loved
poems and given six of them a pop-up interpretation and /or
movable features. For "The Wind," a butterfly kite spins up-
ward; by pulling a tab, two other kites are launched skyward on
curly strings. A small cadre of neighborhood children in dress-
up costumes moves to "The Marching Song." One enthusiastic
marcher claps the cymbals; another beats a drum.
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A. A Real Nice Clambake by Oscar Hammerstein; illustrated by Nadine Bernard
Westcott (see 2.158). B. Goodnight to Annie: An Alphabet Lullaby by Eve Merriam;
illustrated by Carol Schwartz (see 2.20). C. The Pop-Up, Pull-Tab, Playtime House
That Jack Built by Nadine Bernard Westcott (see 2.154).
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2.154 Westcott, Nadine Bernard. The Pop-Up, Pull-Tab, Playtime
House That Jack Built Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott.
Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1991. ISBN 0-316-93138-1. 18p.
6-*.
Open the first flap to find the pop-up rat that ate the cheese in
the house that Jack built. In this action-packed version of the
best-known cumulative tale, Jack sleeps through it all. He misses
the dog-cat-rat chase, the cow with the crumpled horn kicking
over the milkpail, and even the wedding officiated by the
shaven and shorn priest. On each page, the rat who started it all
keeps popping up in unusual places, such as pockets or trousers.
With all in disarray Jack wakens to ask, "What are you all doing
in my house?"
Pull-Tabs
2.155 Zelinsky, Paul O. The Wheels on the Bus, Illustrated by Paul O.
Zelinsky. Dutton Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44644-3. 12p. 3-6.
Vivid colors, unusual typefaces, and double-page layouts make
this an exuberant rendition of the familiar children's song. Each
verse is accompanied not only by bustling illustrations rich with
subtle details, but also with movable parts related to the repeti-
tive line (such as wipers on the bus that really go swish, swish,
swish). Though young readers may have difficulty manipulat-
ing pull-tabs, an older reader can help them want to take this
trip again and again. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1991.
Songs and Music
2.156 Cauley, Lorinda Bryan, reteller. Old MacDonald Had a Farm,
Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989.
ISBN 0-399-21628-6. 32p. 4-8.
Poor Old MacDonald! The chubby, cheerful farmer with round,
wire-rimmed glasses is awakened by roosters early in the morn-
ing, and is surrounded by frolicking animals that follow him
"here," "there," and "everywhere" until he sits down to have a
piece of pie at night. The animated illustrations, in bright colors
with comedic details, extend this simple folk song by showing
the many duties on Old MacDonald's farm, all of which are
continuously interrupted by the boisterous animals.
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2.157 Guthrie, Woody, with Marjorie Mazia Guthrie. Woody's 20
Grow Big Songs* Illustrated by Woody Guthrie. HarperCollins,
1992. ISBN 0-06-020283-1. 48p. All ages.
Lost for over forty years, the manuscript for this collection of
songs, composed by the Guthries for their daughter, has been
replicated complete with Woody Guthrie's own original
scratchy watercolors. An arrangement and accompanying
chords for each song are included, as well as the variations
provided by additional verses. Occasionally readers are invited
to provide their own extrapolations. For "Dance Around/' chil-
dren wave, tiptoe, march, hop, run, jump, and fly.
2.158 Hammerstein, Oscar, II. A Real Nice Clambake. Illustrated by
Nadine Bernard Westcott. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-316-75422-6. 32p. 4-8.
Baskets and buckets of ingredients arrive early on the beach in
preparation for clam chowder, steamed lobsters, corn on the cob,
blueberrry pie, and watermelon. Both lyrics and music are in-
cluded for this song from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel,
illustrated here as a family celebration on the beach. Spread
across the pages, the festivities include games and songs and, of
course, eating. Illustrations are filled with details for revisiting,
and pages are bordered in motifs from each spread.
2.159 Jones, Carol, compiler. Old MacDonald Had a Farm. Illustrated
by Carol Jones. Houghton Mifflin, 1989. ISBN 0-395-49212-2.
30p. 4-8.
Full-page watercolor illustrations in warm earth tones have
peepholes in the middle of the facing pages, allowing children
to guess the identity of the next animal that they will meet on
the farm and then to catch a backward glimpse of Farmer Mac-
Donald at work. Jam-packed details in the illustrations offer
children opportunities to notice and talk about other animals
and things of interest found on Old MacDonald's farm.
2.160 Larrick, Nancy, compiler. Songs from Mother Goose: With the
Traditional Melody for Each. Illustrated by Robin Spowart.
Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-023714-7. 60p. 2-6.
This hardcover collection features musical arrangements for
fifty-six Mother Goose rhymes, from the most popular to the less
familiar. The arrangements are simple and based on traditional
melodies. Appendixes include notes on Mother Goose, notes on
particular rhymes, and an index to first lines. Brightly colored
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illustrations — some decorative, some depicting the action of the
rhymes — add to the overall attractiveness of the book.
2-161 Medearis, Angela Shelf. The Zebra-Riding Cowboy: A Folk
Song from the Old West. Illustrated by Maria Christina Brusca.
Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1712-7, 32p. 4-8.
When a scholarly looking greenhorn shows up at the Z-Bar
Ranch, the cowboys give him the zebra dun to ride, the orneriest
horse of all. But the city fellow keeps his seat, proving his worth
as a cowhand. In an afterword, Angela Shelf Medearis specu-
lates < about this cowboy (portrayed here as a genial African
American with a twinkle in his eye), and documents the contri-
butions of ethnically diverse cowboys in the Old West. The mu-
sical score for this cowboy ballad is also included.
2.162 Raffi. Five Little Ducks* Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane
Dewey. Crown, 1989. ISBN 0-517-56945-0. 32p. 3-7.
Five little ducks go out to play, swimming in their pond and
peeking from behind lily pads. But when Mother Duck sounds
her "Quack, quack, quack, quack, . . . only four little ducks came
back/' The text of this singable countdown book in the Raffi
Songs to Read series follows the steady disappearance of the
Easter-egg-colored ducklings, who play in dirt, swing off
grasses, and slide down hills. When none remain and the sea-
sons turn round again, the ducks return, bringing their own
duck families.
2-163 Taylor, Jane. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Illustrated by Mi-
chael Hague. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11168-8.
24p. 2-6.
This 1806 nursery song is reenchanted by Michael Hague's fan-
ciful watercolor-and-ink illustrations. From an English nursery,
two young children view the nighttime sky, as revealed by fair-
ies releasing a trail of twinkling stars. The star path guides them
upward into a cloud-borne sailing ship past magical beasts and
angelic hosts. With the arrival of the Pegasus-like dawn, the
children return to the nursery. Readers will find (before they
sleep) a fold-out page with glow-in-the-dark stars.
2*164 litherington, Jeanne. Baby's Boat. Illustrated by Jeanne Tither-
ington. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-08556-3. 24p. 3-5.
In the spirit of Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, a lifelike baby sails
to dreamland in a silver moon boat. Jeanne Htherington's layers
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of blurred colored pencils seem to glow with starlight, creating
a gentle accompaniment to the simple, comforting lullaby: "Sail,
baby, sail / Out upon that sea, / Only don't forget to sail / Back
again to me/' A palette of lavender creates a quiet mood; the
simple lines of verse are each bordered with a lavender frame.
2.165 Young, Ruth. Golden Bear. Illustrated by Rachel Isadora. Viking
Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-82577-8. 28p. 2-6.
"Golden Bear, Golden Bear, I have seen him everywhere." In
rhyming text, this tender book tells about the playtime adven-
tures of a stuffed bear and his nameless African American friend.
From quiet rocking to skating and snowman making, the soft
pastel drawings of Caldecott Honor-winner Rachel Isadora
evoke the gentleness of the relationship between the boy and his
bear. Endpapers feature music specially composed by the author
for the book.
Wordless Books
2*166 Brown, Craig. The Patchwork Fanner. Illustrated by Craig
Brown. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07736-6. 22p. 4-6.
In a wordless text, a cheerful farmer rises with each dawn and
pulls on his overalls, ready for his day. Workaday chores besiege
the farmer's overalls, and after each mishap, he must reach into
his scrapbasket to repair the damage with a bright patch. At last,
the basket is empty of patches, the overalls full of them, and both
the farmer and his sunlit fields are a patchwork of festive color.
Pastels are freckled with ink to give texture and grit.
2.167 Butterworth, Nick. Amanda's Butterfly. Illustrated by Nick But-
terworth. Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN 0-385-30434-X. 40p. 3-^6.
In a wordless picture book, perky Amanda goes on a butterfly
hunt. Delayed by a rain shower, she ducks into a storage shed
where she discovers a tiny fairy with a torn, unusable wing.
Although Molly considers using the tools in the shed to make
the repair, none suits the delicate fairy. So Molly races to her
house for the tool that works perfectly on fairy wings — tape.
Nick Butterworth's cheerful paintings are framed squares
against glossy-white backgrounds.
2.168 Day, Alexandra. Carl Goes Shopping. Illustrated by Alexandra
Day. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-31110-2. 27p.
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Carl the dog is back, and this time he is instructed to take care
of Baby in a department store while Mother runs an errand.
Baby immediately gets out of the buggy and onto Carl's back for
adventures throughout the store. Carl and Baby make it back to
their buggy just in time for Mother's praise. This book of few
words should elicit extensive elaborations as readers react to the
duo's escapades.
2.169 Geisert, Arthur. Oink. Illustrated by Arthur Geisert. Houghton
Mifflin, 1991. ISBN 0-395-55329-6. 32p. All ages.
In a nearly wordless book, Arthur Geisert achieves maximum
impact with pink-tinted pigs, black-and-white backgrounds,
and large and small "oinks." Piglets follow their mother's oinks
through the pasture to the wallow spot. When Mother naps, they
wander away, tempted by an apple tree. One by one, they make
the leap from haystack to tree, with the letter O's of their oinks
trailing behind them. The boisterous oinking wakes the alarmed
sow, who scolds with the loudest oink of all, putting her piggies
back in a row.
2.170 Graham, Alastair. Full Moon Soup; or, The Fall of the Hotel
Splendide. Illustrated by Alastair Graham. Dial Books for
Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1045-3. 28p. 4-7.
In only a few pages of illustrations, and without a single word,
Alastair Graham tells a myriad of detailed and hilarious stories
in a cartoon-like feast. In a matter of minutes, the lunatic influ-
ence of the rising moon reduces a splendid hotel to rubble; a
series of progressive cutaway views lets us watch the hotel's
inhabitants — ordinary humans, extraterrestrials, sixteenth-cen-
tury ghosts, and a rambunctious gorilla — deal with an untold
number of zany mishaps. Guests are surprised, bumped,
haunted, and even vacuumed.
2*171 Hoban, Tana. Look Up, Look Down. Photographs by Tana Ho-
ban. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10578-5. 32p. 2-7.
Just because you have looked up at skyscrapers, hot-air bal-
loons, and tall trees or looked down at puddles and shadows
doesn't mean that you have seen "ups and downs" as Tana
Hoban has. In beautiful color photographs, readers view the
upside of bleachers, birds perched on criss-cross wires, and the
rib patterns of an open umbrella; by looking down, Hoban offers
perspectives on foraging ants, a sunlit feather, and the inside of
a spray of metal-spokes on a trash receptacle.
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2.172 Hoban, Tana. Shadows and Reflections. Photographs by Tana
Hoban. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-07090-6. 32p. 2
and up.
In this wordless picture book, full-page color photographs de-
pict shadows or reflections of real objects, people, and animals.
The shadow of a nearby fence is reflected on the side of a yellow
car. The upside-down reflection of a brown bear is captured in a
pool, perhaps at the zoo. Some photographs are easily recogniz-
able; others must be studied to decipher distortions in the reflec-
tions or shadows. Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Book,
1990; Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990; ALA
Notable Children's Books, 1991.
2.173 Sara. Across Town, Illustrated by Sara. Orchard Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-531-08532-5. 32p. 3-7.
In this wordless book, the lone figure of a man moves down a
dark and ominous city street. Only when the man encounters a
cat that is clearly his friend does the aura of menace vanish. The
simple but dramatic artwork consists of torn, cardboard-colored
paper shapes against a black background.
2.174 Sis, Peter. An Ocean World, Illustrated by Peter Sis. Greenwil-
low Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09068-0. 24p. 3 and up.
This near-wordless book follows a whale raised in captivity once
she is released into the ocean. Through watercolor and ink draw-
ings, Peter Sis interprets the whale's search for companionship.
Across expanses of blue-green sea, she encounters whale-like
shapes — a fishing boat, a blimp, a submarine, even a littering
garbage scow — but no whale. In a satisfying conclusion, the
lonely whale takes a deep dive and finds a mate.
2.175 Tafuri, Nancy. Follow Me! Illustrated by Nancy Tafuri. Green-
willow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08774-4. 32p 2 and up.
In a wordless picture book, a young seal peeks from beneath the
flipper of its napping mother to observe the movements of a
bright red crab. As the crab moves away, the baby seal follows,
and Mama Seal follows her offspring. Up and over rocks, past
gulls, sea urchins, starfish, prawns, and sea lions, the seal wan-
ders. When the crab finds its group and dances off into the sea,
the baby seal discovers that a watchful eye was never far away.
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2.176 Wouters, Anne. This Book Is for Us. This Book Is Too Small.
Illustrated by Anne Wouters. Dutton Children's Books, 1991.
22p. 2-5.
In companion wordless books, a cheerful polar bear and a tiny
mole experience unusual adventures. In This Book Is for Us, Mole
is frightened by encroaching "blueness" on the pages. Try as he
might, Bear cannot stave it off. At last, frightened Mole and his
protector spot a hole in the blue and widen it to provide moon-
light. In This Book Is Too Small, Bear grows too big for the bounda-
ries of the pages. Little Mole finds a solution by pulling Bear to
a double-page spread.
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3 Celebrations
Birthdays
3.1 Anholt, Catherine. The Snow Fairy and the Spaceman. Illus-
trated by Catherine Anholt Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN 0-385-
30422-6. 24p. 5-8. Fiction.
A boisterous little girl welcomes a lion, a king, and several other
costumed guests to her birthday party. But her rudeness makes
a timid and unhappy spaceman wish that he could go home. It
takes a game of hide-and-seek and a surprise rescue to prompt
an unlikely friendship between the shy spaceman and his snow-
fairy hostess. Lively watercolors augment the text.
3.2 Brown, Marc. Arthur's Birthday. Illustrated by Marc Brown.
Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1989. ISBN 0-316-11073-6. 30p.
4-7 (est.). Fiction.
In this thirteenth Arthur book, Arthur can't wait for his eighth
birthday When he hands out his invitations at school he discov-
ers that his classmate Muffy has scheduled her birthday party
for the same day. The class divides into two groups — the boys
decide to attend Arthur's party, and the girls, Muffy's party. But
Arthur comes up with a better plan. In the end, everyone arrives
at Arthur's house to celebrate his birthday and to give Muffy a
surprise party
3.3 Jonas, Ann. The 13th Clue. Illustrated by Ann Jonas. Greenwil-
low Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09743-X. 32p. 4 and up. Fiction.
An open diary lies on the attic floor with an unfinished entry, its
unseen writer bemoaning a day in which "nobody mentioned
anything at breakfast" and "now no one is even home." But
attached to the attic light is a note: "Find more clues." So the
diarist does. There are clues spelled out by an extension cord, cut
into the lawn, and marked by sticks. Even clues in pond moss
help to lead further toward the surprise and the best birthday
ever.
3.4 Mora, Pat. A Birthday Basket forTia. Illustrated by Cecily Lang.
Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-767400-2. 32p. 3-8 (est.). Fiction.
It is Cecilia's great-aunt's birthday Her special Tia is ninety
years old. jNoventa anos! As a present for Tia, Cecilia fills a
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basket with all the special things that she and Tia do together.
There's their favorite book, their special cookie-mixing bowl,
their teacup, the red ball that they throw, and the flowers that
Ha loves. Brightly colored collages and a Mexican American girl
with a childlike knack for perfect gift giving make for a warm,
family book. jFeliz cumpleanos!
3.5 Polacco, Patricia. Some Birthday! Illustrated by Patricia Polacco.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-
72750-8. 32p. 4-7 (est.). Fiction.
Patricia's birthday-to-remember starts out looking as though
Dad has forgotten the day completely. Instead, that night he
hatches a plan to photograph the monster of Clay Pit Bottoms —
the meanest, ugliest monster of all. So Patricia, Dad, her brother,
and her cousin gather supplies and set out. Suspense builds, and
the monster they meet is not the one they expect. When things
settle down and dry off, there's a real birthday The drawings are
family-warm, tousled, and rounded.
3.6 Samuels, Barbara. Happy Birthday, Dolores. Illustrated by Bar-
bara Samuels. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08391-8. 32p.
3- 6. Fiction.
It's Dolores's birthday, and the whole family, including Duncan
the cat, is awakened by her drum and vocal tribute to herself.
Everyone knows someone like Dolores, who prefers helmet and
boots to her party dress, who refuses to sit next to Stevie, and
who locks the cat in a closet because "little children can be very
rough with animals." When Duncan escapes and splats into the
cake, it's just another in a series of silly situations that are aug-
mented by the understated text and comical illustrations.
3.7 West, Colin. Go Tell It to the Toucan. Illustrated by Colin West.
Bantam/Little Rooster Books, 1990. ISBN 0-553-05889-4. 24p.
4- 8 (est). Fiction.
When Jumbo the Elephant wants a jamboree to celebrate his
birthday, he looks for the toucan to spread the word. Not finding
the colorful bird, Jumbo tells the tiger, who in turn tells the
zebra. So begins a series of conversations which end with a
monkey finally telling "it to the toucan." Bright watercolor illus-
trations complement this cumulative tale filled with humor and
surprise.
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3.8 Ahlberg, Janet, and Allan Ahlberg. The Jolly Christmas Post-
man. Illustrated by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Little, Brown, 1991.
ISBN 0-316-02033-8. 34p. 3-8 (est.). Fiction.
Like the original Jolly Postman, this irresistible book describes the
postman's rounds and includes the mail he delivers — inserted in
envelope-like pages. Its rhymes are quiet and agreeable, the
illustrations homey and seasonal. But its greatest charm lies in
the cards and letters that are written by and to famous nursery-
rhyme characters. Children will be attracted by the story and
thrilled to examine the contents of each envelope.
3.9 Aliki. Christmas Tree Memories. Illustrated by Aliki. Harper-
Collins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-020008-1. 24p. 4-8. Fiction.
"Tinng. Tinng." When a bell sounds for Christmas Eve, two
children and their parents nestle by their candle-lit tree, drink
hot cocoa, and reminisce about Christmases past. Each home-
made ornament sparks a family recollection. Aliki's watercolor
and ink illustrations offer full-page memories, rich with the
warm details of family life. This intimate story will prompt
many readers' own holiday memories of relatives and friends.
Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
3.10 Bassett, Lisa. Koala Christmas. Illustrated by Jeni Bassett. Cob-
blehill Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-65065-2. 32p. 3-7 (est.). Fiction.
An argument between Wally Koala and his sister Carrie causes
a pre-Christmas disaster — the destruction of the family Christ-
mas tree decorations. But through cooperation, determination,
and a flock of brightly colored lorikeets, not only is the day
saved, but a magically decorated house becomes the envy of the
koala neighborhood. Watercolor illustrations of furred and
feathered creatures are irresistible.
3.11 Branley, Franklyn M. The Christmas Sky, rev. ed. Illustrated by
Stephen Fieser. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04772-X.
47p. 8-12. Nonfiction.
A bright star appeared in the sky and led three Wise Men to a
stable in Bethlehem. Never to be seen again,this star has puzzled
astronomers through time. In this award-winning book first
published in 1966, noted astronomer and science writer
Franklyn Branley presents several theories explaining the mys-
terious light. Interwoven with Biblical accounts, a revised, fact-
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filled text offers readers a thought-provoking look at an event
that has "deep meaning to people around the world." New
full-page, dark-shaded illustrations capture the mystery and
drama. School Library Journal Best Books, 1966; Outstanding Science
Trade Books for Children in 1990.
3.12 Breathed, Berkeley. A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus
Christmas Story, Illustrated by Berkeley Breathed. Little,
Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-10758-1. 300p. 4-8 (est.). Fiction.
Poor Opus! He so wants to fly, but he can't because he is a
penguin. After wistfully watching snow ducks soar, Opus writes
Santa, asking for "wings that will go." On Christmas Eve, when
Santa and his sleigh plunge into icy waters, it is Opus who
swims to the rescue, using previously unappreciated strengths.
Grateful, the snow ducks give Opus a very special Christmas
gift. Berkeley Breathed' s background as a cartoonist is apparent
in the clean, crisp illustrations which extend the text with humor
and sensitivity.
3.13 Brett, Jan. The Wild Christmas Reindeer, Illustrated by Jan
Brett. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22192-1. 29p. 4-8.
Fiction.
Santa asked Teeka, a young neighbor, to get his reindeer ready
to fly for Christmas Eve. As the days until Christmas tick by,
marked by Jan Brett's glorious side panels of elves at work,
Teeka is frustrated by her efforts to manage the wild reindeer.
After a particularly difficult session that results in a jumble of
antlers and a new understanding, Teeka finds that gentle ways
can accomplish what force and fury cannot.
3.14 Bulla, Clyde Robert. The Christmas Coat, Illustrated by Sylvie
Wickstrom. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-
99385-3. 36p. 6-9. Fiction.
Brothers Hans and Otto tire their widowed mother with their
persistent quarreling until, in despair, she draws a chalk line on
the cottage floor to mark exclusive territory. But when Hans
discovers a wrapped Christmas present on his side, the two
brothers fight so bitterly that the beautiful coat inside is badly
ripped. The common plight requires cooperative problem solv-
ing and sacrifice to ensure a Christmas for the coat's intended
recipient. Smudged line drawings filled with pastel shades re-
flect the understated lessons of old-fashioned Christmas giving.
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3.15 Bunting, Eve. The Day before Christmas. Illustrated by Beth
Peck. Clarion Books, 1992. ISBN 0-89919-866-X. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Fiction.
"Seven is a good age for your first Nutcracker." That's what
Grandpa thinks, so as a special gift he is taking Allie to the city
for the Christmas Eve performance. Even though Dad is afraid
that Grandpa may be saddened by memories of another little
girl and another performance long ago, Grandpa says, "A loving
memory is happy, not sad." It pleases Allie to know that the
mother whom she can barely remember made the same trip at
seven and loved the snow fairies best, too. Oil paintings trans-
late California scenes and delicate costumes.
3.16 Cole, Joanna. A Gift from Saint Francis: The First Crfeche. Illus-
trated by Michele Lemieux. Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN
0-688-06503-1. 28p. 6 and up (est.). Nonfiction.
Joanna Cole connects gentle St. Francis of Assisi with the first
celebration of Christmas almost 800 years ago. Near Greccio,
Italy, as a gift to the people, St. Francis staged a re-creation of the
scene of the Christ Child's birth, with Mary, Joseph, shepherds,
stable beasts, and the infant himself. Little children sang a lull-
aby, perhaps the world's first Christmas carol. The period paint-
ings are in Renaissance style, golden-toned, and illuminated
with medallions.
3.17 Collington, Peter. On Christmas Eve. Illustrated by Peter
Collington. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-679-
90830-7. 32p. 3-7. Fiction.
Peter Collington's On Christinas Eve, dedicated to "chimneyless
children everywhere," will satisfy any child's curiosity about
how Santa enters a home when there is no fireplace. Story
frames on each page depict dainty fairies with tiny Christmas
tree candles guiding Santa on his appointed rounds.
Collington's use of earth tones, from the gray snow on the dap-
pled endpapers to the warm gray-browns of the neighborhoods
that Santa visits, creates a cozy wintry mood that permeates this
wordless book.
3.18 Cutting, Michael. The Little Crooked Christmas Tree. Illus-
trated by Ron Broda. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1991. ISBN
0-590-45204-5. 24p. 4-8. Fiction.
A combination of theme, intricate paper sculptures, and simple
story line will likely attract young readers to this Christmas tale.
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A little tree's sacrifice to shelter a family of doves causes its trunk
to grow crooked, making it unsuitable for a Christmas tree.
Although the plot is familiar, the design and texture of the illus-
trations— from springtime on the tree farm to the glittering out-
door Christmas tree — may inspire responsive paper art produc-
tions.
3.19 Delacre, Lulu, compiler. Las Navidades: Popular Christmas
Songs from Latin America. Illustrated by Lulu Delacre. Scholas-
tic Hardcover Books/Lucas Evans Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-
43548-5. 32p. 5-11. Nonfiction.
In this collection of seasonal songs, presented in both Spanish
and English, the Christmas customs and celebrations of Latin
America, from Christmas Eve through Epiphany, are described
and explained. Lulu Delacre's paintings in the colors of her
native Puerto Rico illustrate a variety of holiday activities. De-
tailed information about each custom, musical scores at the end
of the book, and even the recipe for "Rosea de Reyes" may help
other children participate in the customs of Latin America.
3.20 dePaola, Tomie. Jingle the Christmas Clown. Illustrated by To-
mie dePaola. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22338-X.
32p. 4-«. Fiction.
In a sentimental Christmas tale set in Italy, Jingle, the youngest
clown of the circus and keeper of the baby animals, is left behind
by the other performers in a village where the people are too
poor for circuses. Jingle appreciates the wisdom and perspec-
tives of the villagers, especially Donna Chiara. His Christmas
gift for the village is a baby animal circus performed on a snowy
village street under diamond stars. In this large-scale picture
book, Tomie dePaola has painted background sets edge to edge.
3.21 Fleetwood, Jenni. While Shepherds Watched. Illustrated by Pe-
ter Melnyczuk. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN
0-688-11599-3. 32p. 5 and up. Fiction.
Matthias is eager to celebrate his eighth birthday by spending
the night with the other shepherds. While watching the birth of
a lamb, he barely notices the brilliant light of an angel who has
come to herald the birth of Jesus. With the shepherds and new-
born lamb, he follows the star to the Bethlehem stable to see the
baby. Paintings, scratched for texture and contrast, glowingly
show the wonder and serenity of the dark night.
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3.22 Goode, Diane, compiler. Diane Goode's American Christmas.
Illustrated by Diane Goode. Dutton Children's Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-525-44620-6. 80p. All ages. Fiction.
From Laura Ingalls Wilder 's "Christmas on the Banks of Plum
Creek" to Carson McCullers's "Christmas Eve Rhyme," this col-
lection of poems, songs, traditional tales, and short stories cap-
tures the spirit of Christmas. Drawing upon the richness in
American culture, Diane Goode has selected entries from vari-
ous parts of the country, from different ethnic groups, and from
the works of some of America's finest authors. Framed with
decorative designs, the pages of this collection hold memorable
and traditional selections lovingly illustrated with soft-colored
paintings.
3.23 Guback, Georgia. The Carolers. Illustrated by Georgia Guback.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09773-1. 34p. All ages.
Fiction.
Five colorful carolers travel from house to house singing eleven
songs of the Christmas season. As the villagers hear them, they
put aside their holiday preparations and join the singing, caus-
ing the happy group to grow with every turn of the page. Lower
borders of words and music enable readers to join the celebra-
tion. Cut-paper collage in vivid colors adds to the joy of the
season.
3.24 Kneen, Maggie, compiler. The Twelve Days of Christmas: A
Revolving Picture Book. Illustrated by Maggie Kneen. Dutton
Children's Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-44654-0. 12p. 4 and up. Non-
fiction.
The verses of this centuries-old carol are illustrated in muted
medieval tones within circular frames. Pull a ribboned tab, and
six picture segments revolve to illustrate the next verse. For
example, seven silky swans swim in a clear stream in sight of a
distant castle until the picture revolves to reveal eight serene
milkmaids gathered in a woven enclosure where sheep, chick-
ens, and rabbits frolic. The verses themselves are bounded by
holly, pears, bells, and packages.
3.25 Moore, Clement Clarke. The Night before Christmas; or, A
Visit of St. Nicholas: An Antique Reproduction. Philomel
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21614-6. 24p. 4-S. Fiction.
This reproduction of an antique picture book dating to about
1870 will appeal to those whose Christmas memories echo with
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the sounds of Clement Moore's traditional poem: "Merry Christ-
mas to all and to all a good night/' The book is composed of
ornate full-page illustrations of traditional Christmas scenes in-
terspersed with the text of the poem. The illustrations, created
from lithographs in soft Victorian colors, have been supple-
mented by hand-painted borders and introductory material con-
sistent with the spirit of the original.
3.26 Neville, Mary. The Christmas Tree Ride. Illustrated by Megan
Lloyd. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0956-2. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Fiction.
"This Christmas/' Dad says, "will you help me cut the tree?"
And two eager children bundle into the station wagon for a ride
far into the country to Mr. Pennyman's Christmas Tree Farm.
Over icy streams, past houses with silver ribbons of smoke, and
up a steep, ice-covered hill is the tree of choice. Mr. Pennyman
chops it with his axe. Then it's a speedy downhill slide, followed
by wonderful paper-chain decorations, and Mr. Pennyman him-
self invited to Christmas dinner.
3.27 Niland, Kilmeny. A Bellbird in a Flame Tree: The Twelve Days
of Christmas. Illustrated by Kilmeny Niland. Tambourine
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10798-2. 32p. 3 and up. Fiction.
If "The Twelve Days of Christmas" had originated in Australia,
one's true love may have expected to receive such delights as
lorikeets, wallabies, and a bellbird in a flame tree. In celebration,
there are quokkas cooking, numbats knitting, dingoes dancing,
and koalas clowning. The panorama of Australian fauna seems
a very merry setting for the holidays.
3.28 Nixon, Joan Lowery. Thafs the Spirit, Claude. Illustrated by
Tracey Campbell Pearson. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-
83434-3. 32p. 6-10 (est.). Fiction.
Claude and Shirley's adopted kids, Bessie and Tom, anticipate
the arrival of Sandy Claus, although he's never before been to
frontier Texas. Bessie knits a Texas-sized stocking, writes a letter,
and waits. So that the children won't be disappointed on Christ-
mas Eve, roly-poly Claude dons red flannel underwear, flours
his beard, and smacks right into the real Sandy (also wearing
cowboy boots) on the roof. The dialect isn't quite Texan, but
the spirit is. Pen and watercolor are used for lighthearted
results.
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3.29 Nordqvist, Sven. Merry Christmas, Festus and Mercury* Illus-
trated by Sven Nordqvist. Carolrhoda Books, 1989. ISBN 0-
87614-383-4. 22p. 4-6 (est.). Fiction.
In the past, Farmer Festus and his zany cat, Mercury, have spent
the day before Christmas Eve trimming the tree, shopping for
food, and baking gingerbread. This year Festus injures his foot,
so they can't proceed with their holiday plans. Their Christmas
looks bleak until the neighbors help out, and Festus and Mer-
cury end up having the merriest of times. Full-color cartoon-like
illustrations, bursting with additional story detail and humor,
enliven each page.
3.30 Pilkington, Brian. Grandpa Claus. Illustrated by Brian Pilk-
ington. Carolrhoda Books, 1990. ISBN 0-87614-436-9. 28p. 4-8.
Fiction.
Grandpa Harry loves to dress up as Santa Claus; in fact, he may
be the best Santa impersonator in the world. Harry's beard —
long, white, and real — ensures his job for the weeks before
Christmas each year. But the worst times for Harry are the days
after Christmas, when there is nothing to do but groom his beard
and look for work. How Harry mismanages a series of part-time
jobs between Christmasses is the heart of the book. Lively, car-
toon-like drawings add to the silliness.
3.31 Ray, Jane, compiler. The Story of Christmas/La Historia de
Navidad- Illustrated by Jane Ray Dutton Children's Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-52544768-7 (English); 0-525-44830-6 (Spanish). 32p. 6
and up. Nonfiction.
The story of Christmas— beginning with the angel Gabriel's tid-
ings and ending with the safe return of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
to Nazareth — is told in the words of the Gospels of Matthew and
Luke in the Authorized King James Version of the Bible. It is also
told through Jane Ray's bordered folk-art paintings, highlighted
with gold. Companion editions are available in English and
Spanish.
3.32 Rogers, Jacqueline. The Christmas Pageant Illustrated by Jac-
queline Rogers. Grosset and Dunlap, 1989. ISBN 0-448-40151-7.
32p. 3-7. Fiction.
As the children in a snowy New England village prepare for the
annual Christmas pageant in a barn by painting the flats, getting
fitted for costumes, and rehearsing their roles, the Biblical story
of Christmas serves as text. "Baby Jesus" squirms in a snowsuit,
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awaiting his entrance. Traditional Christmas hymns with piano
arrangements are set into the illustrations. The dress rehearsal
melts into the performance, as the "wise men" hurry through
snow drifts, carrying their cutout camel. At the pageant's end,
"Baby Jesus," fast asleep, is bundled home.
333 San Souci, Robert D. The Christmas Ark. Illustrated by Daniel
San Souci. Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-385-24837-7. 30p. 6^10. Fic-
tion.
Two girls, bound for San Francisco with their mother, are frus-
trated when their clipper ship is becalmed near the city on
Christmas Eve. Missing their father and fearful that St. Nicholas
will be unable to find them, they're reassured when a flying
ark — piloted by the old saint himself — carries them around the
world in search of the perfect place to spend Christmas. Full-
page watercolors resplendent with the blues of sky and sea
support each page of text, adding a sense of dreamy satisfaction
to this warm story of family love.
3.34 Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman. I'm Santa Claus and I'm Famous.
Illustrated by Marylin Hafner. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-
8234-0826-4. 30p. 4-8 (est.). Fiction.
It's Career Day at school, and Santa Claus is invited. Santa
indicates that he will retire some day and will need a replace-
ment. Now everyone wants to be Santa when they grow up!
Santa solves the problem by asking those interested in the posi-
tion to "try out" by showing love and by giving special presents
like caring, listening, or laughing. Told in cartoon-like blocks,
this story provides a starting point for discussion of intangible
gifts.
3.35 Slate, Joseph. Who Is Coming to Our House? Illustrated by
Ashley Wolff. G. P. Putnam's Sons/Sandcastle Books, 1991. ISBN
0-399-21790-8. 32p. 4-8. Fiction.
Stable animals prepare for the Christ child, all doing their part:
'"We must clean,' says Lamb. 'Dust the beams,' says Ram."
Woodcut-like animals emerge from heavily bordered stable
scenes. Through rhyming text distributed one line per page,
young children will soon be reading along. The repeated chorus
is a question-answer from a soft-eyed cow and a tiny mouse:
'"Who is coming to our house?' 'Someone, someone,' says
Mouse." In the well-known final scene, the refrain varies: "Wel-
come, welcome to our house."
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3.36 Solotareff, Gr£goire. Noel's Christinas Secret. Illustrations by
Gn§goire Solotareff. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-
35544-4. 30p. 6-8 (est). Fiction.
When a boy named Noel discovers a huge sack in the forest with
written instructions, he is drawn into the world of the dwarf
magician toy makers, Apple, Piggy, and Thumb. If Noel follows
their instructions and keeps the secret that they whisper, who
knows what he may become? Bright primary colors and bold
lines enhance the simple tale of the origin of Santa Claus.
3.37 Stevenson, James. The Worst Person's Christmas. Illustrated by
James Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10211-5.
32p. 4-10 (est.). Fiction.
The "worst person in the world" doesn't like anything — espe-
cially Christmas. Thinking "the worst" just needs to be shown
kindness, the neighborhood children leave a fruitcake on his
front step. But on his way to deposit the fruitcake in the garbage
can, "the worst" trips, flops onto a sled, races through town out
of control, and finally arrives at a neighborhood holiday party, a
fruitcake gift in hand. In the face of genuine welcome, "the
worst" has a change of heart (however momentary) and takes on
a more "Christmas-like" disposition.
3.38 Taylor, Theodore. Maria: A Christmas Story. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-217763-9. 84p. 8-12. Fiction.
Without thinking, eleven-year-old Maria, tired of hearing her
two gringo friends brag about their families' elaborate floats for
the San Lazaro, California, Christmas parade, blurts out that her
family is entering this year. With no money and no help, save a
picture Maria found in an old Spanish Bible, Father builds a
simple nativity scene. After a stubborn ox sits down on the job,
twenty Mexican American men rally to pull their people's first
float. The humble scene silences the crowd and starts a tradition.
3.39 Tyler, Linda Wagner. The After-Christmas Tree. Illustrated by
Susan Davis. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-670-83045-3. 32p.
4-7. Fiction.
Linda Wagner Tyler and Susan Davis help children transform
their sadness about the end of the holidays into the joy of creat-
ing the "after-Christmas tree." The tree, which the narrator and
her family redecorate as part of their after-Christmas party, is
symbolic of life continuing beyond the holiday season. Davis's
bright watercolors, reminiscent of folk art, capture the winter
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illustrated by Cecily Lang (see 3.4). C. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and
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A. Max's Chocolate Chicken by Rosemary Wells (see 3.48). B. How Many Days to
America? A Thanksgiving Story by Eve Bunting; illustrated by Beth Peck (see 3.75).
C. Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman; illustrated by S. D. Schindler (see 3.57).
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wonderland of the outdoors. After reading the book, many chil-
dren will want to set up their own "after-Christmas tree/' The
book would lend itself well to a January nature lesson in a
primary classroom.
3.40 Wildsmith, Brian. A Christmas Story. Illustrated by Brian
Wildsmith. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-679-
90074-8. 24p. 5-10. Fiction.
Brian Wildsmith tells the Christmas story from the point of view
of a little donkey who sets out after his mother on the road to
Bethlehem. Along the way, the little donkey and his child com-
panion ask travelers to point the way, until they see the glorious
star. Luminous landscapes in golds, silvers, and royal blues
establish the union of the ordinary and the miraculous.
3.41 Wilhelm, Hans. Schnitzel's First Christmas. Illustrated by Hans
Wilhelm. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989.
ISBN 0-671-67977-5. 26p. 4-7 (est.). Fiction.
Schnitzel is a puppy who has everything. When Gruff the cat
explains that Santa is coming, Schnitzel learns that he must
make a Christmas wish. But what is a pampered puppy to wish
for? Even as Schnitzel meets Santa, he still has no wish. But wise
Santa knows that a friend is the best Christmas present any
puppy could wish for. Wintery watercolors bring on smiles.
3.42 Worth, Valerie. At Christmas Time. Illustrated by Antonio Fras-
coni. HarperCollins/Michael di Capua Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-
205020-6. 32p. All ages (est.). Nonfiction.
All the warmth, sights, sounds, and tastes of Christmas are
entrapped in this collection of poems for an audience not bound
by age. In "Wrappings," the poet declares: "The plainest / Un-
derwear the / Homeliest socks, / Parceled in / golden foil and
/ Silver string, / Or even in flimsy / Red-and-green poinsettias,
/ Become the / Sumptuous offerings / Of a king/' Light strings
are likened to "a luminous vine, / Lush with the fruits / Of
paradise." Fat woodcuts enhanced with paint, cut-paper collage,
and reliefs give folk flavor.
3.43 Yolen, Jane. Hark! A Christmas Sampler. Illustrated by Tomie
dePaola. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21853-X. 128p.
All ages (est.). Fiction/Nonfiction.
Jane Yolen and Tomi dePaola pair up to offer an oversized edi-
tion of stories, history, carols, poems, and legends of Christmas,
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set apart with the reverence and whimsy of dePaola's distinctive
illustrations and designs. Beautiful original carols include the
"Stable Hymn" and "The North Pole Express/' both with words
by Yolen and musical arrangement by her son, Adam Stemple.
Also fun and sure to be performed is "The Foolish Shepherd: A
Play in Verse/'
Easter
3.44 Easter: The King James Version* Illustrated by Jan Pienkowski.
Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-82455-5. 32p.
All ages. Nonfiction.
In dramatic silhouettes against dappled backgrounds, the story
of Easter unfolds from selected scripture verses taken from the
King James Bible. Illuminated manuscript, gilded borders, and
gold-outlined vines reach symbolically across the spreads.
Grape, poppy, ivy, and holly vines are valiantly spiked with
thorns.
3.45 Kunhardt, Edith. Danny and the Easter Egg. Illustrated by Edith
Kunhardt. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08036-7. 21p.
3-6. Fiction.
In her fourth Danny book, Edith Kunhardt offers childlike draw-
ings of the alligator preparing for Easter with his animal friends.
Danny dyes one special egg with a D for Danny. The Easter
morning egg hunt yields many treats, including Danny's special
egg. Later that day, when the family visits Granny, Danny gives
her his egg as an Easter present.
3.46 Polacco, Patricia. Rechenka's Eggs. Illustrated by Patricia Po-
lacco. Philomel Books, 1988. ISBN 0-399-21501-8. 30p. 4-9 (est.).
Fiction.
For many years Old Babushka has painted eggs in her beautiful
Ukrainian style to take to the Easter Festival to be judged. One
year, just before the festival, she discovers an injured goose. She
names the goose Rechenka and decides to nurse her back to
health. When Rechenka accidentally breaks all of Babushka's
wonderfully painted eggs, what happens next is a miracle: Re-
chenka begins to lay stunningly colored eggs, one a morning, to
replace the broken ones. The bright, detailed paintings authen-
tically reproduce the Ukrainian style of egg painting and the
spires of famed Russian cities. IRA Children's Book Award (Illus-
tration), 1989.
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3.47 Tarlow, Nora. An Easter Alphabet: From a Poem by Nora Tar-
low. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22194-8. 32p. 3-7
(est.). Fiction.
In an Easter-time rhyme, each letter of the alphabet is matched
with a springtime symbol or action and is accompanied by a
sentimental painting dating from the late nineteenth through the
early twentieth centuries. Twenty-six artists are represented,
their works selected predominately from German, English, and
American postcards. Although many artists are anonymous,
some classic Kate Greenaway is included.
3.48 Wells, Rosemary. Max's Chocolate Chicken. Illustrated by Rose-
mary Wells. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-
0586-7. 32p. 3-7. Fiction.
On Easter morning Max is delighted to find a chocolate chicken
in the birdbath, but his bossy sister Ruby insists that the one who
finds the most Easter eggs is the one who gets the chicken. While
Ruby finds a basketful of eggs, Max finds mud, acorns, a spoon,
and ants, but no eggs. Yet despite his inability to stick to the task,
Max scuttles away with the prize chicken, leaving Ruby ranting,
bargaining, and bluffing. Luckily, the Easter Bunny drops a
chocolate duck into the birdbath, leaving Ruby puzzled and the
ending open for speculation.
Halloween
3.49 Bauer, Caroline Feller, editor. Halloween: Stories and Poems.
Illustrated by Peter Sis. J. B. Lippincott, 1989. ISBN 0-397-32301-
8. 82p. 6-12 (est.). Fiction /Nonfiction.
Creepy short stories and poems, both sprightly and gloomy,
comprise this Halloween collection by Caroline Fetter Bauer.
Along with works by Lilian Moore, Paul Galdone, Eleanor Far-
jeon, X. J. Kennedy, Jack Prelutsky, and Judith Viorst appear
holiday recipes, a lengthy bibliography of Halloween books,
and Peter Sis's understated black-and-white illustrations.
3.50 Bunting, Eve. In the Haunted House. Illustrated by Susan Med-
daugh. Clarion Books, 1990. ISBN 0-395-51589-0. 28p. 5-8 (est.).
Fiction.
Large and small sneakers enter a house ''where :v.e scary things
hide." Creatures of all sorts — witches, mummies, and skele-
tons— menace the unseen visitors. Finally, big sneakers ahead of
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small, the visitors race outside, revealing a small daughter, ready
to take her panting father through the Halloween House again.
Accompanying Eve Bunting's rhyming text are Susan Med-
daugh's scratchy illustrations, which are not-so-scary when ex-
amined closely: a red paint can sits behind a "blood-stained"
coffin, the skeleton is on a stick, and the horned creature has a
zipper.
3.51 Cassedy, Sylvia. The Best Cat Suit of AIL Illustrated by Rose-
krans Hoffman. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-
8037-0J517-4. 48p. 5-7 (est.). Fiction.
Matthew is having a very bad Halloween day. With a runny nose
and in a heap of self-pity, he must wear his cat suit indoors and
just watch the parade of trick-or-treaters. Back where I used to
live, Matthew grumps, Halloween wouldn't be cold, and kids
wouldn't have to wear snowsuits under their costumes. Even
the cat suits that other kids wear are judged by their failures —
until the very best cat suit of all arrives. Rosekrans Hoffman's
witty pencil and ink illustrations for this Easy-to-Read Book
can't be contained by their frames.
3*52 Christelow, Eileen. Jerome and the Witchcraft Kids. Illustrated
by Eileen Christelow. Clarion Books, 1988. ISBN 0-89919-742-6.
29p. 4rS (est). Fiction.
Jerome Alligator thinks that he is a terrific baby-sitter, much
better than his sister Winifred. "No job is too difficult," his
posters proclaim. "Don't let it go to your head," warns Wini-
fred's friend, Lulu. Then Jerome gets a baby-sitting request from
a Mrs. Witchcraft on Halloween night. Not only do the Witch-
crafts live in a haunted house, but their refrigerator is full of
eyeball sandwiches, vampire blood, and worms. When Jerome
finally discovers that Winifred and Lulu have played a joke on
him, he retaliates. Zany crayon illustrations add to the silliness.
3*53 Cohen, Miriam. The Real-Skin Rubber Monster Mask. Illus-
trated by Lillian Hoban. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-
09123-7. 28p. 6-10 (est.). Fiction.
From the author/ illustrator team that produced When Will I
Read? and First Grade Takes a Test comes another warm and
sensitive portrayal of childhood concerns. Jim's carefully chosen
rubber monster mask is so frightening that on Halloween night
it scares even him. But second-grade friends rally to ensure that
Jim gets to share half of Willy's spaghetti and meatball costume.
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Fear of scary things is the natural book talk that will emerge
from young readers and listeners.
3.54 Howe, James. Harold and Chester in Scared Silly: A Hallow-
een Treat. Illustrated by Leslie Morrill. Morrow Junior Books,
1989. ISBN 0-688-07667-X. 42p. 4-9 (est.). Fiction.
The house is dark and the Monroe family absent when Harold,
the family's shaggy dog, begins his story. Harold and his friends,
Howie, a timid puppy, Chester, a bossy cat, and Bunnicula, an
unusual rabbit, are "scared silly" when a witch enters their
house and concocts a witch's brew. Even when the mystery is
resolved, Harold and his friends remain suspicious. Boys and
girls will enjoy speculating about whether or not the witch is
really Grandma in a costume.
3.55 Limburg, Peter R. Weird! The Complete Book of Halloween
Words. Illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN
0-02-759050-X. 122p. 8 and up (est). Nonfiction.
Here's a one-stop, fun-filled reference book for Halloween, a
compendium that traces the history of the symbols and the
words most associated with the most shivery of holidays. Read-
ers will learn, for example, that it was Shakespeare in Macbeth
who first used the word weird and that souls of the dead took the
form of bats. But unlike a strict etymological source, the text is
stuffed with intriguing facts and humorous asides. Sections ti-
tled "Do You Know" offer child-appealing background related
to Halloween traditions.
3.56 Martin, Bill, Jr., and John Archambault. The Magic Pumpkin.
Illustrated by Robert J. Lee. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-1134-
X. 28p. 4-7 (est). Fiction.
Halloween magic and mishap occur when the narrator of this
ballad-like story, told in rhyming prose, chooses the wrong
pumpkin from the pumpkin patch to guard his door on Hallow-
een. The seemingly innocent pumpkin is really the leader of a
gang of mischief-makers. However, all returns to normal when
the jack-o'-lantern's candle is extinguished. Robert Lee's curly
line drawings and wispy watercolor washes add an eerie touch
to the tale.
3.57 Silverman. Erica. Big Pumpkin. Illustrated by S. D. Schindler.
Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-782683-X. 32p. 4-8 (est.). Fiction.
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In this variant of "The Great Big Enormous Turnip/7 a green-
faced witch raises a pumpkin that is too large to harvest: "It's big
and it's mine, but it's stuck on the vine/' So, a series of her
monstrous friends — ghost, vampire, and mummy — lends a
hand. Even so, it takes the wit of a tiny bat to propose a coopera-
tive plan that yields Halloween pumpkin pie for all. Full-page,
spirited illustrations for this cumulative tale are done in gouache
on colored papers.
3.58 Van Leeuwen, Jean. Oliver and Amanda's Halloween* Illus-
trated by Ann Schweninger. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992.
ISBN 0-8037-1238-3. 48p. 4-8 (est.). Fiction.
In an Easy-to-Read Book for beginning chapter-book readers,
Oliver and Amanda Pig's sibling relationship is realistic, but cast
with just the right degree of tolerance to make for a warm,
family book. Oliver prefers scary costumes to Amanda's benign
ones; Dad knows how to achieve compromise in carving a jack-
o'-lantern to please both; Mom accepts that little pigs climb on
things to reach donuts; and Amanda spots monsters on Hallow-
een night. Illustrations are done in watercolor-washed colored
pencils.
3.59 Watson, Wendy. Boo! It's Halloween* Illustrated by Wendy Wat-
son. Clarion Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-53628-6. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Fiction.
The whole family is preparing for Halloween. There are cos-
tumes to make, jack-o'-lanterns to cut, cookies to bake, and faces
to paint. Then it's off to the school's haunted house for supper
and games. But the fun is not over yet. The whole village pours
onto the winding streets for trick-or-treating, and the reader is
given a bat's eye view of the festivities. Wendy Watson has
wound riddles, rhymes, and knock-knock jokes in speech bal-
loons around the characters.
3.60 Yolen, Jane. Best Witches: Poems for Halloween. Illustrated by
Elise Primavera. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21539.
47p. 5-9 (est.). Fiction.
Did you know that the modern witch does aerobic exercise and
flies on a vacuum cleaner? Or that witches participate in
"witchy" game shows and usually put a little extra poison ivy
on their pizzas? These surprising revelations and many others
can be found in this collection of Jane Yolen's witch poems. The
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humorous verses and Elise Primavera's appealing illustrations
should attract any Halloween enthusiast.
Jewish Holidays
3.61 Gross, Judith, Celebrate: A Book of Jewish Holidays. Dlus-
trated by Bari Weissman. Piatt and Munk/AU Aboard Books,
1992. ISBN 0-448-40303-X. 30p. 5-8. Nonfiction.
Family and food take center stage on Jewish holidays, and Ju-
dith Gross emphasizes both. Joyous celebrations and the tradi-
tional demands of each occasion are colorfully illustrated. With
smiling cartoon faces, the somber Day of Atonement loses its
bleakness. The legends of Purim, Hanukkah, and Passover are
deftly outlined, blending early origins and modem interpreta-
tion.
3.62 Kimmel, Eric A. The Chanukkah Guest. Illustrated by Giora
Carmi. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0788-8. 26p. 4^8 (est.).
Fiction.
Bubba Brayna fixes potato latkes for Hanukkah, with extras for
the rabbi, who is expected to visit. When a hungry, marauding
bear comes to the cottage in the forest, Bubba, with her failing
eyesight and hearing, believes that he is her bearded guest, and
feeds him the treat. Giora Carmi's illustrations capture the hu-
mor of Eric Kimmers mischievous tale so that children, like
Bubba herself, can laugh at the absurd mistake.
3.63 Kimmel, Eric. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Illustrated
by Trina Schart Hyman. Holiday House, 1989. ISBN 0-8234-0769-
1. 32p. 4-9 (est.). Fiction.
The old synagogue is haunted by goblins who won't let the
villagers celebrate Hanukkah, so Hershel volunteers to trick the
goblins into lifting their evil curse. He must spend eight nighcs
in the synagogue, lighting Hanukkah candles each night (with-
out letting the goblins blow them out) and tricking the goblin
king into lighting the last night's candles himself. This book
includes full-color yet shadow-filled paintings of the monstrous
goblins and concludes with a description of the Jewish tradi-
tions detailed in Hershel's adventure. Caldecott Honor Book, 1990.
3.64 Koralek, Jenny. Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights. Illustrated
. by Juan Wijngaard. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN
0-888-09330-2. 32p. All ages. Nonfiction.
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When the Romans sacked Jerusalem and caused havoc in the
Temple, a vigilant family of Jewish brothers led the resistance.
Against all odds, the eternal light continued to burn while a new
supply of oil was found. The legend is celebrated as the Jewish
festival of Hanukkah. This story, simply told, is illustrated with
classic-style paintings set off in Roman-arched frames.
3.65 Manushkin, Fran. Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story.
Illustrated by Robin Spowart. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-590-42261-8. 32p. 6-10 (est.). Fiction.
Through the voice of the Jewish storyteller comes the story of a
special Hanukkah — "perhaps a miracle. Maybe yes, maybe no."
The Menashe family isolated by a blizzard, fears that there will
be no traditional Hanukkah feast of latkes and applesauce, and
perhaps no food at all. Nevertheless, the family takes in a stray
dog and kitten who come to their door. On the eighth night, the
dog and cat become part of the miracle, ensuring the feast and
earning new names for themselves — Latke and Applesauce.
Scenes are softly blurred impressions in muted tones.
3.66 Modesitt, Jeanne, compiler. Songs of Chanukah. Illustrated by
Robin Spowart. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-57739-1. 32p.
6-12 (est.). Nonfiction.
Fourteen songs for the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah are of-
fered in both Hebrew and English, arranged for piano, guitar,
and voice. Along with the musical scores are descriptions of the
traditions of the candle lighting and its accompanying ceremo-
nies. Rabbits and mice in human guise act out the religious and
cultural patterns, recounting the tale of Maccabean heroism
which is remembered through the lighting of candles, in games
and dance, and through special recipes.
3.67 Youdovin, Susan Schaalman. Why Does It Always Rain on
Sukkot? Illustrated by Miriam Nerlove. Albert Whitman, 1990.
ISBN 0-8075-9079-7. 30p. 4-8. Fiction.
The chief angel is handing out special gifts to all the "Holidays."
Among them, Passover, with a cohort of boisterous Israelites,
receives the Seder plate, and a bespectacled Simchat Torah is
given the tvcroll of the Law. Finally, little Sukkot, believing him-
self forgotten, sobs when presented with a sukkah. His tears are
remembered each year when it rains through the branches of
homemade sukkahs. Framed ink and watercolor paintings and a
concluding description of the holidays on the Jewish calendar
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add charm and interest to each annual celebration. Notable 1990
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
3.68 Zalben, Jane Breskin. Leo and Blossom's Sukkah. Illustrated by
Jane Breskin Zalben. Henry Holt, 1990. ISBN 0-8050-1226-5. 16p.
4-8 (est.). Fiction.
When brother and sister bears Leo and Blossom and their
friends decide to build a sukkah to celebrate the harvest festival
of Sukkot, they get carried away and hang too many fruits,
vegetables, popcorn, and paper chains from the flimsy roof of
the booth. When everything starts to fall, they welcome their
parents' help and enjoy hearing their father tell the story of the
Jewish festival. One of Jane Breskin Zalben's three books on
Jewish holidays, this book might serve as an introduction to
celebrations enjoyed by different religions.
Kwanzaa
3.69 Walter, Mildred Pitts. Have a Happy A Novel. Illustrated by
Carole Byard. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-
688-06923-1. 106p. 7-10. Fiction.
Besides the confusion of his birthday falling on Christmas,
eleven-year-old Chris knows that his chances for getting a bicy-
cle for either Christmas or his birthday are slim. His father has
been out of work for a long time. Furthermore, nobody seems to
take a Christmas birthday seriously. -'They could just say, Have
a happy. Then I could add anything I want: happy birthday,
happy Christmas, happy Kwanzaa." It is the spirit of the African
American holiday of Kwanzaa that draws his family together in
celebration of their heritage, and problems find resolution. No-
table 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Multiple Holidays
3.70 Baker, James W. April Fools' Day Magic. New Year's Magic.
Thanksgiving Magic. Illustrated by George Overlie. Lerner,
1989. 48p. 6-12 (est.). Nonfiction.
Three in a series of Holiday Magic Books offer directions for
holiday magic tricks. For New Year's, magicians can tell for-
tunes with a gravity-defying ring or can make a selected playing
card show up at the end of the spelling of "Happy New Year/'
For Thanksgiving, magicians can perform a trick to demonstrate
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the never-ending nature of leftovers. At the end of each book,
performers are shown tricks for doing better magic. Step-by-step
directions are accompanied with two-color illustrations.
3.71 dePaola, Tomie. My First Chanukah. My First Easter. My First
Halloween. My First Passover. My First Thanksgiving. Illus-
trated by Tomie dePaola. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989-92. 12p. 1-5.
Nonfiction.
Young children are introduced to the basic concepts and sym-
bols of five holidays — Hanukkah, Easter, Halloween, Passover,
and Thanksgiving — with characteristic Tomie dePaola simplic-
ity and charm in the My First Holidays series. The Halloween
book tells readers that "Halloween colors are black and orange,"
while the Hanukkah book informs us that the middle candle in
a menorah is "the shamash, or 'helper candle/ We use it to light
the other candles." Watercolored ink drawings depict the most
important details of each holiday.
3.72 Low, Alice, compiler. The Family Read-Aloud Holiday Treas-
ury. Illustrated by Marc Brown. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books,
1991. ISBN 0-316-53368-8. 154p. All ages. Fiction/Nonfiction.
Suitable as a resource for classrooms, this collection offers choice
stories, excerpts, songs, and poems in celebration of holidays
great and small. Children can celebrate Grandparents' Day,
Earth Day, Book Week, and even the First Day of School with
literature read aloud. Included are works by Beverly Cleary, Jack
Prelutsky, Ann Cameron, and Jean Fritz. Throughout the book,
lively illustrations spill from Marc Brown's crayon-bordered
frames.
3.73 Seuss, Dr. (Theodor S. Geisel). Oh, the Places You'll Go! Illus-
trated by Dr. Seuss. Random House, 1990. ISBN 0-679-90527-8.
32p. 6 and up. Fiction.
As a lasting legacy from Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is
destined to be placed into the hands of those at the launch
points, crossroads, and milestones of life. Although the "Seus-
sian" pathways are pleasant, colorful nonsense, the good doctor
acknowledges life's challenges, pitfalls, and stumbling blocks.
Even so, the message is full of confidence and reassurance for
the traveler: "Today is your day! / Your mountain is waiting. /
So ... get on your wayl"
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3.74 Kroll, Steven. Mary McLean and the St, Patrick's Day Parade.
Illustrated by Michael Dooling. Scholastic Hardcover Books,
1991. ISBN 0-590-43701-1. 32p. 3-10 (est.). Fiction.
On the cover, an exuberant Irish- American lass of the nineteenth
century, wearing a perfect shamrock, rides triumphantly in Mr.
Finnegan's green-trimmed cart in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The story tells how (with a bit of leprechaun magic) she gets
there. Mary McLean, a refugee of the Irish potato famine, lives
with her family in a cramped basement room in lower Manhat-
tan. She is determined to ride in the parade, but Mr. Finnegan
insists that she must do something special first— like find a
perfect shamrock in the middle of the winter.
Thanksgiving
3*75 Bunting, Eve. How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving
Story. Illustrated by Beth Peck. Clarion Books, 1988. ISBN 0-
89919-521-0. 30p. 5-9. Fiction.
"How many days to America?" asks the little girl as the small,
overcrowded fishing boat pulls away from all that is familiar
and dear to this Caribbean refugee family. Hope is the watch-
word as mother, father, son, and daughter, among others, make
their way to a new life amid much adversity. This present-day
Thanksgiving story reflects the multiculturalism that was em-
braced at the original table.
3.76 Hoban, Lillian. Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving Dinner. Illustrated
by Lillian Hoban. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-022423-1.
63p. 4-8. Fiction.
In another adventure with Silly Tilly to amuse young readers,
Silly Tilly tackles Thanksgiving dinner. Although her plans go
awry, the dinner turns out to be a success when her guests show
up with the food. Lillian Hoban's characterization of Tilly Mole
in both word and illustration adds appeal, as does the text-to-
illustrations ratio of this I Can Read Book.
3.77 Leedy, Loreen. The Dragon Thanksgiving Feast: Things to
Make and Do. Illustrated by Loreen Leedy. Holiday House,
1990. ISBN 0-8234-0828-0. 28p. 4-8. Nonfiction.
"The dragons howl at the harvest moon, 'Thanksgiving Day is
coming soon!'" And so, ten blue dragons with red scales, purple
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wings, and bulging green eyes begin their preparations. The
busy dragons teach readers how to make such crafts as a wild
bird feeder and an edible necklace and such recipe items as
Munch & Crunch Salad. When the big day arrives, so do green
and purple guests, a parade, games, a feast, and, finally, a nap.
Dragon fans will also enjoy Loreen Leedy's A Dragon Christmas.
Valentine's Day
3.78 Buckley, Kate. Love Notes. Illustrated by Kate Buckley. Albert
Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-4780-8. 32p. 7-10 (est.). Fiction.
Katy gets the first love note from Joe. She writes back that she
loves him too, and tells her mother that she'll marry him. But
Katy's note falls into the hands of Joe's friends, and a flurry of
teasing erupts. As second graders work from "love" to "like,"
the playground is filled with familiar chants and taunts. Strips
of pictures surrounding the text offer other playground lore —
jump-rope jingles and clapping games. The satisfactory outcome
is worth talking about in classrooms.
3.79 Hoban, Lillian. Arthur's Great Big Valentine. Illustrated by Lil-
lian Hoban. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-022407-X. 64p.
5-6. Fiction.
In this latest addition to Lillian Hoban's series, Arthur and his
best friend Norman have had a disagreement and are not speak-
ing to each other. Arthur even stubbornly refuses to participate
in Valentine's Day festivities. It takes a secret from Norman's
little brother to finally get the two friends to admit that they miss
each other. This warm story, supplemented with animated illus-
trations, is an I Can Read Book.
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The classics should not be exempted from revaluation by virtue of
their past veneration. They should be able to compete favorably with
contemporary books. Unimpressed by vintage or lineage, children
seldom read a book because they think they should. They read more for
enjoyment than edification.
Charlotte Huck, Children's Literature in the Elementary School
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4 Classics
4.1 Barrie, J. M. Peter Pan: The Complete and Unabridged Text
Illustrated by Scott Gustafson. Viking Penguin/Ariel Books,
1991. ISBN 0-670-83608-7. 184p. All ages. Fiction.
Richer, darker, and more moving than other reissues of this
classic, Scott Gustafson's powerful, lavish, full-color oil paint-
ings set a superb frame for the magic and charm of the tale and
the dramatic depictions of pirates, Indians, children, and lost
boys. Worth a close look is the artist's rendition of the under-
ground world of the lost boys.
4.2 Carroll, Lewis (compiled by Cooper Edens). Alice's Adventures
in Wonderland: The Ultimate Illustrated Edition. Bantam
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-553-05385-X. 208p. 4 and up (est.). Fiction.
This edition of Lewis Carroll's unabridged text features selected
illustrations from more than twenty-five classic "Alice" editions,
ranging from the original in 1865 through editions of the 1930s.
Included in this visual chronicle are the artwork of John Tenniel,
Margaret Tarrant, Millicent Sowerby, Milo Winter, and Harry
Rountree, among others. The illustrations vary in color, style,
and line from shadowy, black-and-white sketches to pale, soft-
edged pastels to vibrant, bright-hued plates. This combination
of strikingly different artistic interpretations will surprise and
delight readers of all ages.
4.3 Chekhov, Anton (translated by Richard Pevear). Kashtanka. Il-
lustrated by Barry Moser. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-
21905-6. 47p. All ages. Fiction.
Russian children love this story of the foxlike Kashtanka, the lost
dog who is found by a kindly animal trainer. In his new home,
Kashtanka lives with a trained goose, pig, and cat. Eventually
he, too, must practice to become part of their circus act. But
when Kashtanka makes his debut at the circus, he is recognized
by his former owners and races from the ring. Barry Moser 's
paintings of animals are formal portraits, while his street scenes
are snowy postcards.
4.4 Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Illustrated by Scott Cook.
Random House, 1990. ISBN 0-394-92239-5. 60p. 8-12. Fiction.
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Charles Dickens's own abridgment of his nineteenth-century
Christmas classic was created especially for reading aloud. Scott
Cook's twenty-one amber-toned oil paintings manage to evoke
both the warmth of the season's traditional festivities and the
sparse trappings of the miserly Scrooge.
4.5 Hale, Lucretia (adapted by Amy Schwartz). The Lady Who Put
Salt in Her Coffee. Illustrated by Amy Schwartz. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-243475-5. 32p. 4-8. Fiction.
Poor Mrs. Peterkin adds salt instead of sugar to her coffee. Her
sympathetic family tries to help by seeking advice from the
dotty local chemist, the village herb woman, and the matter-of-
fact lady from Philadelphia. In this adaptation of Lucretia Hale's
century-old tales in "The Peterkin Papers/' Amy Schwartz's
stylized illustrations allow Mrs. Peterkin to be lovably scatter-
brained.
4.6 Hodges, Margaret, adapter. Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1992.
ISBN 0-684-19235-7. 72p. 8-12 (est.). Fiction.
In her introduction, Margaret Hodges quotes the axiom that Don
Quixote should be read at least three times— once as a youth,
again in middle age, and finally in old age. If so, readers might
want to begin with this abridged edition. Here, the Spanish
knight errant sets off to defend kingdoms, protect damsels, pun-
ish the proud, and reward the humble. With a mix of idealism,
slapstick, pathos, and kindness, he tilts at windmills and ear-
nestly displays his bravery. Black-and-white illustrations are
sensitive to the times and temperaments of the heroes.
4.7 Irving, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. Illustrations by Arthur
Rackham. Dial Books, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1264-2. 124p. All ages
(est.). Fiction.
Washington Irving's classic tale of Rip Van Winkle, the amiable
ne'er-do-well who sleeps for twenty years in the Catskill Moun-
tains and misses the Revolutionary War, has been reissued with
celebrated artist Arthur Rackham's original 1905 illustrations.
The publishers have reproduced the first edition of Irving's
story using the original type and layout. The illustrations have
been "enhanced by complementary colored backgrounds/' re-
sulting in a beautifully bound edition, printed on quality paper
in a way that emphasizes the detail and care of Rackham's
illustrations.
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4.8 Irving, Washington (retold by John Howe). Rip Van Winkle.
Illustrated by John Howe. Little, Brown, 1988. ISBN 0-316-37578-
0. 30p. 4-8. Fiction.
This exquisitely illustrated version of Washington Irving's clas-
sic story of a twenty-year nap in the Catskill Mountains is a
choice example of the role that children's books can play in
introducing young readers to adult fiction. The text, adapted
from the original, retains both color and reasonable complexity.
John Howe's luminous and realistic full-color paintings make
the story easy to follow and hold the reader's interest. The
wizened and gnomish faces of Howe's men are especially en-
gaging.
4.9 Kipling, Rudyard. Just So Stories. Illustrated by David Framp-
ton. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-023296-X. 122p. 5 and up
(est.). Fiction.
David Frampton's traditional woodcuts accompany twelve of
Kipling's most-beloved pourquoi tales, including "The Ele-
phant's Child," "How the Camel Got His Hump," and "How the
Leopard Got His Spots." A full-page woodcut sets off the open-
ing of each story; each major character is stylized and tinted in
ochres, blues, and golden tans; and each story is dramatically
bordered by black frames etched with the story motif.
4.10 Melville, Herman. Catskill Eagle. Illustrated by Thomas Locker.
Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21857-2. 28p. 5 and up. Fic-
tion.
These short, powerful lines from Moby Dick, set to sweeping
illustrations of the Hudson Valley by painter Thomas Locker,
make an excellent children's book. Melville's description of the
Catskill eagle, which he compares to far-seeing, deep-minded
individuals, is broad enough to be accessible to children. The
paintings portray the eagle against a breathtaking natural back-
ground; the natural affinity that children feel for animals will
draw them to these stirring depictions of eagles in flight, with
their young at the nest, and lifting fish from icy streams.
4.11 Salten, Felix. Bambi: A Life in the Woods. Illustrated by Michael
J. Woods. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1992.
ISBN 0-671-73937-9. 158p. 8-12 (est.). Fiction.
Over sixty-five years ago, John Galsworthy wrote in the fore-
word to Bambi that the book is "delicious not only for children
but for those who are no longer so fortunate." For children
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B.
A. Treasure Islandby Robert Louis Stevenson; illustrated by Robert Ingpen (see 4.13).
B. The Lady Who Put Salt in Her Coffee by Lucretia Hale; adapted and illustrated by
Amy Schwartz (see 4.5). C. The Antique Store Cat by Leslie Baker (see 5.12).
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5.58). B. Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds by Cynthia Rylant and Barry
Moser (see 5.63). C. Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's by E. L Konigsburg
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familiar only with the animated film, the text of the original
Bambi may be a welcome read-aloud. Felix Salten knew the
forest and its inhabitants well. Michael Woods's double-page
watercolors in pale forest shades capture the buck's action and
fear as truthfully as the fawn's idyllic glades.
4.12 Spyri, Johanna (translated by Helen B. Dole, with revisions by
John Githens). Tomi Ungerer's Heidi. Illustrated by Tomi
Ungerer. Delacorte Press, 1990. ISBN 0-385-30244-4. 310p. 8-12.
Fiction.
Illustrator Tomi Ungerer has added depth and charm to the
timeless Heidi by Johanna Spyri. Both black-and-white and color
illustrations feature characters and incidents that are at once
humorous and moving — from the delicate warm colors depict-
ing a quiet moment shared by Grandmamma and Heidi reading
by lamplight, to a black-ink sketch of an indignant Fraulein
Rottenmeier that is framed by shadows and that emphasizes the
witchlike characteristics of her profile. Ungerer's flair for cap-
turing both sentiment and fancy in illustrations make this un-
abridged version of the classic unique.
4.13 Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island. Illustrated by Robert
Ingpen. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-84685-6. 176p. 8 and
up. Fiction.
Opposite the list of color plates in Robert Ingpen's version of this
classic tale is a realistic, carefully inked map of Treasure Island,
dated 1750, ragged-edged and aged, but with its scale and let-
tering so perfectly rendered that it well serves the upcoming
adventure. In this large-scale edition, chapter openings are dou-
ble-page paintings, offering portrait-like character interpreta-
tions. Other paintings vary from a light-bathed view of Jim
Hawkins to aarkly menacing scenes. Penciled details add rich-
ness to each chapter.
4.14 Thoreau, Henry David (text selections by Steve Lowe). Walden.
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-
22153-0. 30p. 4 -12. Nonfiction.
In 1845, Henry David Thoreau spent two years living alone in a
cabin he built himself on the banks of Walden Pond near Con-
cord, Massachusetts. Selected passages from Walden focus on
experiences meaningful for children to create this celebration of
Thoreau's masterpiece about life amid nature's quiet. Double-
page linoleum-print illustrations, with text inset, create a warm
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tone of nineteenth-century America. This book can motivate
younger readers to explore the adult version of Walden in later
years. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
4.15 Thurber, James. Many Moons. Illustrated by Marc Simont. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich/HBJ Contemporary Classics, 1990. ISBN
0-15-251872-X. 48p. 4-8. Fiction.
Originally illustrated by Louis Slobodkin and awarded the Cal-
decott Medal in 1944, James Thurber's story of the princess who
wanted the moon — and got it — has been redesigned and reillus-
trated. Artist Marc Simont uses whimsical watercolor illustra-
tions enveloped by areas of white space to bring to life the antics
of the spoiled Princess Lenore.
4.16 Ushinsky, Konstantin (adapted by Marguerita Rudolph). How a
Shirt Grew in the Field. Illustrations by Erika Weihs. Clarion
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-59761-7. 32p. 6-9 (est.), miction.
When Vasya was promised a new shirt made of the flax seeds
that his father sowed, he wondered how it was possible. Vasya
observes the development of the seeds into silky grass, sheaves,
woven cloth, and finally an embroidered linen shirt. New illus-
trations of a hundred-year-old tale feature rounded figures
against a Ukrainian landscape.
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If a children's writer presents . . . characters honestly and is truthful
about their thoughts and their feelings, he [or she] is giving . . .
readers "a means to gain a hold on fate" by showing them that they
can trust their thoughts and their feelings, that they can have faith in
themselves. He lor she] can also show them a bit of the world, the
beginning of the path they have to tread; but the most important
thing he lor she] has to offer is a little hope, and courage for the
journey.
Nina Bawden, "Emotional Realism in Books
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Adventure Stories
5.1 Albert, Burton. Where Does the Trail Lead? Illustrated by Brian
Pinkney. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991.
ISBN 0-671-73409-1. 30p. 4-^8 (est).
Detailed scratchboard illustrations create the feel of Massachu-
setts' Nantucket Island, ripe for exploration. And where does the
trail lead? An African American boy follows it "over hills and
hollows . . . past three limbs bent by the wind, and tide-pools of
periwinkles.,, Through text that rises and falls as the tides, the
child moves past derelict vestiges of the built landscape, a rail-
road track, shanties, and a fence, before returning to picnic with
his family by the water's edge at twilight.
5.2 Crews, Donald. Shortcut. Illustrated by Donald Crews. Gieen-
willow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-06437-X. 32p. 4-7 (est).
It's getting dark, so seven children decide to take the shortcut
home — a shortcut that follows a train track along a narrow
mound, surrounded by briers and water "full of snakes." The
possibility of an oncoming train is not a concern for the frolick-
ing friends, until . . . "Whoo-whooH Klackity-klak! Klackity-
klak!" The close call sends them diving for safety. Donald Crews
portrays his frightening memory in closeup perspectives, using
watercolor and gouache paints in the shadowy colors of dusk.
5.3 George, Jean Craighead. On the Far Side of the Mountain.
Illustrated by Jean Craighead George. Dutton Children's Books,
1990. ISBN 0-525-44563-3. 170p. 8-12.
Sequel to the 1959 classic My Side of the Mountain, Jean
Craighead George's novel continues the adventures of Sam
Gribley as he carves out a life for himself on his mountain. When
Sam's sister suddenly disappears and his favorite pet, a pere-
grine falcon, is taken from him, Sam treks across the New York
wilderness to rescue both. The award-winning author's prose,
maps, and illustrations provide specific information for wilder-
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ness survival (such as the methods for constructing a water
pump, twig compass, water bag, and tree house).
5.4 George, Jean Craighead. Shark beneath the Reef. ISBN 0-06-
021993-9. 182p. 9 and up (est).
Tomas, a ninth grader on the Island of Coronado, dreams of
becoming the town's hero by catching the whale shark that rips
his family's nets. Equal to his desire for helping his family as a
great fisherman, though, is Tomas's hope of becoming a marine
biologist. The choice is a difficult one in this coming-of-age
novel about a Mexican boy. It is a good companion to Scott
O'Dell's The Black Pearl and Hemingway's The Old Man and the
Sea. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.5 Helldorfer, Mary Claire. Sailing to the Sea. Illustrated by
Loretta Krupinski. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83520-X.
32p. 5-8 (est).
A young narrator describes in poetic prose his first sailing trip
down the river to the sea: "Straight ahead are double bridges;
steel spans cut the sky into puzzle pieces/' Together, the boy and
his aunt and uncle swim, pick flowers on shore, have dinner in
a waterfront restaurant, and weather a hard storm. Finally, they
reach the sea and reunite with family members who drive to
meet them. A wide range of sea colors, perspectives, and moods
show the joyous activities of sailing.
5.6 Lyon, George Ella. Come a Tide. Illustrated by Stephen Gam-
mell. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-
08454-X. 32p. 4-7.
Snows in March, coupled with rain, cause Grandma to predict:
"It'll come a tide." As the flood-warning whistle blows, kinfolk
and neighbors begin leaving their homes, checking on each
other as they make their way to Grandma's house on higher
ground. The waters subside and families begin to dig in the
mud, searching for the buried treasure of their belongings, feel-
ing safe until next spring. Stephen Gammeirs cool-toned paint-
ings are water-drenched and neighbor-friendly. ALA Notable
Children's Books, 1991.
5.7 Radin, Ruth Yaffe. High in the Mountains. Illustrated by Ed
Young. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-775650-5. 30p. 5-10 (est.).
A child describes in warm and simple words the beauty of life
in the mountains with Grandpa. Ed Young's impressionistic
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paintings in bright pastels help evoke the flavor of life in the
high country. A companion book for comparison could be Cyn-
thia Rylant's When I Was Young in the Mountains. Notable Chil-
dren's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
5.8 Rand, Gloria. Salty Dog. Illustrated by Ted Rand. Henry Holt,
1989. ISBN 0-8050-0837-3. 30p. 9-11 (est.).
Zack is building a boat to sail around the world, and Salty Dog
intends to stay by his side throughout the entire process. Salty
soon learns to escape his snug, fenced-in home and ride the ferry
to see Zack at the boatyard. Ted Rand's watercolors are so filled
with movement that readers will think they, too, feel the sea
spray when Zack and Salty finally embark on their maiden
voyage.
5.9 Taylor, Theodore. Sniper. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989.
ISBN 0-15-276420-8. 227p. 10-13 (est).
Ben Jepson's parents own and operate a private big-cat preserve
in Southern California. But only ten days after his parents leave
for a research trip to Africa, everything at Los Coyotes seems to
be going wrong — the chief animal handler is hospitalized, an
elusive sniper shoots at the cats night after night, and a fire
threatens the property The local authorities are mystified. Un-
able to contact his parents, fifteen-year-old Ben and his friend
Sandy find clues to the past that bring this adventure story to a
thrilling conclusion. ALA Best Books for Young Adults, 1990.
Animal Stories
5.10 Aylesworth, Jim. Mother Haiverson's New Cat. Illustrated by
Toni Goffe. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31465-5. 26p. 5-8.
When Mother Halverson needs a new mouser for her pantry, she
sends her husband to "look over the cats in the barn and bring
in the best of the lot." Yet despite Farmer Haiverson's efforts,
none of the crabby, flabby, nor blabby cats meet Mother Haiver-
son's expectations, and all are unceremoniously deposed. Fi-
nally, a shy tabby named Abby fulfills the job description to
perfection. Humorous full-page drawings illustrate this cat tale
with a lesson: "The nice shall inherit the mice."
5.11 Baker, Alan. Two Tiny Mice. Illustrated by Alan Baker. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0973-0. 25p. 3-8
(est.).
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When two tiny field mice investigate the world around them,
they discover the many wonders of their woodland home. Writ-
ten in rhythmic and descriptive verse, the book invites children
to view nature from a "mouse's point of view/' Full-color pencil
sketches silhouetted against watercolor panoramas capture the
beauty of various animals in their natural habitats.
5.12 Baker, Leslie. The Antique Store Cat Illustrated by Leslie Baker.
Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-07837-9. 28p. 5-8 (est.).
On her birthday, Alice, a calico cat who lives in a third-story
apartment, escapes to the city streets below. But Alice has
trouble finding her way home and eventually finds shelter and
company in an antique store. After her mischievous nature helps
the store owner spot a fake statue, Alice is reunited with her
owner and returns home. Soft, impressionistic watercolor paint-
ings illustrate this sequel to Third Story Cat
5.13 Barracca, Debra, and Sal Barracca. The Adventures of Taxi Dog.
Illustrated by Mark Buehner. Dial Books for Young Readers,
1990. ISBN 0-8037-0672-3. 32p. 4-8.
Through rhyming verses, Maxi, a homeless dog, tells how he
survived in the city until Jim the taxi driver adopts him and they
begin to share the front seat of Jim's yellow cab. Together, man
and dog rush a mother-to-be to the hospital, bring clowns from
the airport, and enjoy each other's company. Brightly colored
paintings (such as one of Maxi donning a Groucho Marx dis-
guise to entertain passengers) add detail and wit. A cat and often
a rabbit hide on each spread.
5.14 Calhoun, Mary. High-Wire Henry. Illustrated by Erick Ingra-
ham. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-08984-4. 40p. 5-10
(est).
When a new puppy comes home, Henry, the Siamese cat from
Hot-Air Henry and Cross-Country Cat, is no longer the center of
attention. Determined to regain his place, Henry tries to impress
his family by tightrope walking on branches and fences. Later,
when the puppy is stranded on a window ledge, Henry uses his
high-wire skills to turn rescuer. Full-page, realistic watercolors
complement this humorous story of a cat that saves the day.
5.15 Carle, Eric. The Very Quiet Cricket Illustrated by Eric Carle.
Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21885-8. 24p. 3-6.
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One warm day a tiny cricket is born and begins his encounters
with other insects in his world. Yet when trying to answer their
greetings, the little cricket can produce no sound — until he
meets a female cricket and discovers his song. The rhythmic and
repetitive text is illustrated with brightly colored, tissue-
textured collage paintings. A microchip at the book's end treats
readers to a cricket's chirp, "the most beautiful sound that she
had ever heard."
5.16 Carlstrom, Nancy White. Moose in the Garden. Illustrated by
Lisa Desimini. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-021014-1. 32p.
3-8 (est.).
When a hungry moose visits the garden, Mother and Father are
none too pleased to see the intruder eat up all their broccoli,
cabbage, and cauliflower. Their son, however, has a different
perspective on the garden visitor. After all, he maintains, there
are certain vegetables that no one should have to eat — like broc-
coli, cabbage, and cauliflower. Cumulative, rhythmic text and
vibrant stylized paintings fill the pages to make this an inviting
story.
5.17 Carter, Margaret. Go Away, William. Illustrated by Carol
Wright. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-717791-2. 25p. 4^8 (est.).
William the cat likes to be near his family. The trouble is that he
gets in the middle of things — in the middle of Granny's sewing
basket, Father's typing, and Rose's garden. The response of each
family member is, "Oh, do go away, William!" But where should
a cat who likes people go? The family devises a delightful solu-
tion. Brightly colored, cartoon-like illustrations support the
book's simple and predictable text.
5.18 Cleveland-Peck, Patricia. City Cat, Country Cat. Illustrated by
Gilly Marklew. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11645-0.
30p. 5-9 (est).
Freckle is a very mysterious country cat. His owner, David,
worries when Freckle leaves the farm for days on end, even
though Freckle always returns. Sarah owns a city cat named
Charlie, a cat with very similar characteristics. Like Freckle,
Charlie disappears for days and causes Sarah to worry dread-
fully. When Sarah decides to follow Charlie, she discovers that
this cat leads a city life as "Charlie" and a country life as
"Freckle." All ends happily when David and Sarah negotiate
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5.19 George, William T. Box Turtle at Long Pond. Illustrated by Lind-
say Barrett George. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08185-
1. 25p. 5-8.
It has been a long day at Long Pond. The box turtle must find
food, water, and shelter as well as defend itself from a hungry
raccoon— all before the sun sets. Full-page, magnificently
painted illustrations bring out the details of animal lives woven
together in a simple setting. With its turtle's-eye view of the
world, this book could enrich studies of turtles and habitat shar-
ing. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
5.20 Gordon, Gaelyn. Duckat. Illustrated by Chris Gaskin. Scholastic
Hardcover Books, 1992. ISBN 0-590-45455-2. 24p. 2-6.
Imagine a duck that says meow, hates the water, drinks milk from
a bowl, catches mice, and chases balls of yarn. Mild little Mabel
finds such a duck to be "Odd. Very odd/' Despite her efforts to
teach her "duckat" his identity, Mabel is unsuccessful until the
duck escapes from a dog by flying to the top of a lamp post. "If
you are a cat, you'll just have to stay up there," says Mabel.
"Quack," says the duck, and flies down. It was only joking, you
see.
5.21 Gottlieb, Dale. Big Dog. Illustrated by Dale Gottlieb. Morrow
Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07382-4. 32p. 3-7.
Lilly, a city child, is afraid of things— of the dark, of elevators,
and of walking to the store. Her parents think a dog might help.
But like the puppy in Norman Bridwell's Clifford the Big Red Dog,
Lilly's beloved pet grows and grows and grows until Lilly must
decide where her dog can live best. She acts with her growing-
up head and heart to make the best decision. Stylized illustra-
tions emphasize the size differences between the little girl and
the Big Dog, whose needs she considers as well as her own.
5 22 Hindley, Judy. Mrs. Mary Malarky's Seven Cats. Illustrated by
Denise Teasdale. Orchard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08422-1. 32p.
4-7.
Each one is unique and each one is special; all together they are
Mrs. Mary Malarky's seven cats. A baby-sitter by trade, Mrs.
Malarky tells her own "bedtime" story about how seven cats
came to live with her and how all but one found a new home.
Watercolor-washed drawings illustrate this humorous tale of
seven cats and a special baby-sitter.
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5.23 Lindenbaum, Pija (retold by Gabrielle Charbonnet). Boodil My
Dog. Illustrated by Pija Lindenbaum. Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN
0-8050-2444-1. 47p. 5-9 (est.).
In this English adaptation of a Swedish story, Boodil is described
by her dog-loving owner as brilliant, strong, and brave. How-
ever, Pija Lindenbaum's whimsical pictures of Boodil the bull-
terrier cause the reader to question such a description. Would a
brilliant guard dog sleep in an overstuffed chair with her
"blankee"? Would she be suspicious of rain puddles? Would she
think the vacuum cleaner was a dangerous enemy? Children
and adults alike will agree that regardless of Boodil's shortcom-
ings, she is the perfect pet.
5.24 MacLachlan, Patricia. Three Names. Illustrated by Alexander
Pertzoff. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1991. ISBN
0-06-024036-9. 32p. 5-9.
In Patricia MacLachlan's poetic prose, Great-grandfather tells of
his youth, when boys wore overalls with buckles and rode to
school in wagons. He describes a loyal dog with three names —
called something different by each member of the family. Images
of the prairie are offered in full-page, sun-kissed watercolor
impressions of life that "stretch out like a quilt all around/7
Sensory impressions— smells of harness leather, of wood, and of
hay— pervade. A likely companion book is Cynthia Rylant's
When I Was Young in the Mountains.
5.25 McDonald, Megan. Is This a House for Hermit Crab? Illus-
trated by S. D. Schindler. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08455-8. 26p. 3-7 (est.).
Hermit Crab is not happy with his old house— the shell on his
back — so he sets out in search of a new house before the hungry
pricklepine fish finds him and eats him. So he walks "along the
shore, by sea, in the sand . . . scritch-scratch, scritch-scratch" in
search of a new home. But every possible home that he finds is
too dark or too deep or has too many holes or is already some-
one else's home. Is there any house for Hermit Crab? Pastel
double-page spreads realistically depect the hermit crabs, prick-
lepine fish, and fiddler crabs of the story. IRA Children's Book
Award, 1991.
5.26 Moore, Inga. Six-Dinner Sid. Illustrated by Inga Moore. Simon
and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-73199-
8. 28p. 6-10 (est).
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Sid the cat has six homes and six owners; consequently, he eats
six dinners each day. But when he comes down with a cold and
is taken to the vet six times, Sid's secret is discovered, and his
six-meal-a-day life comes to an end — that is, until Sid finds new
owners who feel that he is a six-dinner-deserving cat. Full-color
sketches illustrate this humorous tale of a sociable and industri-
ous cat with a mind of his own.
5.27 Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Shiloh. Atheneum, 1991. ISBN 0-689-
31614-3. 144p. 8-13 (est).
When a bedraggled, uncertain beagle follows eleven-year-old
Marty home from near the Shiloh schoolhouse, Marty falls in
love with the dog and calls him Shiloh. Marty learns that the dog
is being abused by its owner, and he faces a dilemma between
social and moral responsibilities. When he decides to hide Shi-
loh in a pen beyond his family's West Virginia home, he dis-
obeys his parents, endangers the dog, and jeopardizes his fam-
ily's trust. Marty's determination and monumental effort to gain
Shiloh's freedom make for a lasting story. Nexvbery Medal, 1992.
5.28 Ormerod, Jan. Kitten Day. Illustrated by Jan Ormerod. Lothrop,
Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08537-7. 32p. 3-6
(est).
When a shy little, clever little, cheeky little kitten enters a young
child's life, she must be patient and gentle and calm to win the
kitten's confidence. And so she is. One line of simple, rhythmic
text runs along the bottom of the page beneath Jan Ormerod's
trademark divided-page illustrations of a child giving loving
attention to her new pet.
5.29 Pedersen, Judy The Tiny Patient. Illustrated by Judy Pedersen.
Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-90170-3. 32p.
Simple human compassion for a wounded wild bird warms this
story. The straightforward narrative relates the way a young girl
and her grandmother care for a sparrow with a broken wing.
The nature theme is carried into the soft illustrations and even
the endpapers, colored in mellow earth-tones.
5.30 Pryor, Bonnie. Greenbrook Farm. Illustrated by Mark Graham.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-
69205^. 26p. 6-10 (est).
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Springtime at Greenbrook Farm means the smell of apple blos-
soms and the arrival of baby animals. Seen through the eyes of
a young girl narrator going about her morning chores, life on the
farm is filled with the excitement and activity of a spring day
Full-page impressionistic paintings help capture the wonder of
new beginnings and the warmth of family tradition.
5.31 Ryder, Joanne. Catching tne Wind. Lizard in the Sun. Winter
Whale. Illustrated by Michael Rothman. Morrow Junior Books,
1989-91. 32p. 4-7.
The Just for a Day series invites readers to "become" a member
of a flock of Canada geese, or a chameleon, or a humpback
whale in a tropical sea. Joanne Ryder's lyrical descriptions read
almost like poetry, while Michael Rothman's naturalistic, dou-
ble-page paintings serve as background. Additional contribu-
tors to the series are zoologists, who have ensured that children
read accurate portrayals of living animals at the same time as
they enjoy imagining the world from alternative points of view.
5.32 Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers: The
Seventh Book of Their Adventures. Illustrated by Su?ie Steven-
son. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-778011-2. 48p. 5-7 (est.).
Two special friends, Henry and his huge, lovable dog, Mudge,
are both sick. While Henry is confined to his bed, Mudge faith-
fully stays at his side. When Henry finally recovers, Mudge
won't get up, so Mom decides Mudge must go to the vet. Now
it's Henry's turn to be the devoted bedside companion while
Mudge recuperates. This easy-to-read chapter book is the sev-
enth in a series about Henry and his dog. Children who love
dogs or who fantasize about owning a Mudge might try their
hands at writing Henry and Mudge stories or other pet adven-
tures of their own.
5.33 Schoenherr, John. Bear. Illustrated by John Schoenherr. Philomel
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22177-8. 28p. 4-8.
All alone, a young bear confronts the unforgiving wilderness.
Fearful and hungry, he faces an angry moose, an old bear, and a
stream of salmon that elude his grasp. But, with practice, he
learns to fish and to survive on his own. Double-page spreads in
realistic watercolors heighten the drama of the cub's search for
his mother. Using browns, blues, and greys, Caldecott-winning
artist John Schoenherr invites the reader into the Alaskan land-
scape.
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5.34 Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman. I'm the Best! Illustrated by Will
Hillenbrand. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0859-0. 29p. 6-9
(est).
Dudley the dog is called Sparky, Fluffy, Mopsy, Cedric, and Fritz
as he is shuffled from owner to owner with varying degrees of
love and affection. His most recent home, however, may be the
best of all. Robert's loss of his dog, Fritz, who looked remarkably
like Dudley, causes him to select Dudley from the many choices
at the local pound. As Robert and Dudley become acquainted,
each begins to love the other for his own unique qualities. Teach-
ers may wish to use this book for a discussion about learning to
love and get along with new members of a family or community.
5.35 Taylor, Theodore. Tuck Triumphant. Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-
385-41480-3. 150p. 9 and up (est.).
In this sequel to The Trouble with Tuck, Helen's family discovers
that Chok-Do, the Korean orphan whom they are adopting, is
deaf. Believing themselves unable to cope with his disability,
they search for a practical but loving solution. As the title sug-
gests, Tuck provides the answer. A roller coaster of emotions
results when Tuck, a blind golden Lab, and her own guide-dog,
Daisy, become the the thread which binds this story into one of
compassion and understanding for families and classrooms.
5.36 Vyner, Sue. The Stolen Egg. Illustrated by Tim Vyner. Viking
Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-84460-8. 32p. 4-6 (est.).
"Something was coming " With each successive invasion, an
egg is transported to the habitat of the thief, who compares it
with her own eggs. First, an albatross swoops down upon it, but
before long the egg is carried away, in turn, by the snake, the
crocodile, the ostrich, and the tortoise. Finally, the albatross re-
appears to carry the egg far across the seas to the place where
she found it — at the feet of a father penguin. In a patterned tale
with large-scale, realistic animals, the end is a joyous family
reunion.
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5.37 Crew, Linda. Children of the River. Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN
0-385-29690-8. 213p. 12 and up (est.).
Sundara escapes war-torn Cambodia only one step ahead of the
Khmer Rouge army, but as she flees to America she is forced to
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leave behind her family. In America, she finds herself struggling
to keep alive her Cambodian heritage— which demands that she
wait for her missing family to arrange her marriage to a Cambo-
dian boy— while resisting the strong affection that she feels for
Jonathan, an American high school boy She cannot help but
wonder: is she disloyal to her heritage if she feels love for this
American? IRA Children's Book Award, 1990.
5.38 Dooley, Norah. Everybody Cooks Rice. Illustrated by Peter J.
Thornton. Carolrhoda Books, 1991. ISBN 0-87614-412-1. 30p. 4-9.
As Carrie goes from house to house searching for her brother,
she discovers that each family from a different country is mak-
ing a rice dish. The full-page paintings support cultural diver-
sity through the depictions of realistic family settings and char-
acters. The use of solid figures, bright colors, and specific
cultural characteristics by illustrator Peter Thornton produces
an ideal, culturally diverse neighborhood. The recipes for rice
included in the back provide a useful means for encouraging
respect for diversity in the classroom.
5.39 Guy, Rosa. The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III. Delacorte
Press, 1989. ISBN 0-385-29724-6. 115p. 10 and up.
For a New York boy of twelve possessing "intellectual ability
transcend[ing] that of most children my age/' going to live with
his grandmother in rural South Carolina is akin to exile. Carl's
puffery sets him apart from the community; kids at school con-
sider him a show-off, prattling on about black history. Grandma
is patient; she has lived the history and suffered the racism that
Carl experiences through a teacher. Grandma knows how to
speak from the heart. In a story told entirely through letters
home, Carl's frustration and confusion are replaced by growing
acceptance of others and himself. Notable 1989 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.40 Levin, Ellen. I Hate English! Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman.
Scholastic, 1989. ISBN 0-590-42305-3. 32p. 6-9.
Mei Mei hates English. In a heartwarming story of one child's
determined resistance to learning English and her real, recogniz-
able fears that she will lose her own identity in the midst of this
new language, Ellen Levine succeeds in translating an important
theme. At the Chinatown Learning Center in New York, bright
Mei Mei, a newcomer from Hong Kong, works happily — in Chi-
nese. But an inspired teacher with clever methods makes English
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chooses.
5.41 Myers, Walter Dean. The Mouse Rap. Harper and Row, 1990.
ISBN 0-06-024344-9. 186p. 8-12 (est.).
A busy summer is in store for Mouse, a fourteen-year-old boy in
Harlem. Over a period of twelve weeks, he battles a bully, falls
in and out of love, learns to dance, improves his basketball
game, and grapples with his father's possible return to the fam-
ily. Along the way, he discovers a gangster's fortune. The award-
winning author's style includes African American dialect, play-
ful slang, and a rap-lyric introduction to each chapter.
5.42 Polacco, Patricia. Just Plain Fancy. Illustrated by Patricia Po-
lacco. Bantam/Little Rooster Books, 1990. ISBN 0-553-07062-2.
32p. 4r3.
Naomi longs to have something fancy, even though it's not the
way of her Amish community. So when she discovers a fancy
egg while out gathering hen eggs, Naomi decides to keep it. She
is delighted with the peacock that hatches from the egg, until she
discovers that the Amish shun people who dress too fancy.
Though Naomi fears the worst, the outcome of this conflict is
rewarding for everyone in this Amish community.
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5.43 Brillhart, Julie. Story Hour — Starring Megan! Illustrated by
Julie Brillhart. Albert Whitman, 1992. ISBN 0-8075-7628-X. 28p.
4-7.
On days when the baby-sitter can't come, Megan's mother, a
librarian, takes Megan and her baby brother Nathan to work.
Megan is her mother's assistant — watering plants and decorat-
ing the bulletin board. But best of all about the library, Megan
likes to read books. She can't wait to read them, and she reads
everyplace she goes — at home, at school, and in between. Then
one day, right during story hour, baby Nathan howls, and guess
who substitutes as story reader?
5.44 Bunting, Eve. No Nap. Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh. Clarion
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-89919-813-9. 32p. 2-6 (est.).
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"Daddy promised Mommy that Susie would take a nap." But try
as he might, Susie is resistant. Dad's every plan and indul-
gence— snacking, walking, dancing, reading sleepy books, gath-
ering favorite toys — result in Susie's refrain: "No nap." Finally,
while coaxing Susie to pretend to be a sleepy little mouse who
doesn't talk or move, Dad falls asleep in the midst of the strewn
nap offerings. Light-touch illustrations translate the humor to
small children.
5.45 Byars, Betsy. Bingo Brown's Guide to Romance. Viking Pen-
guin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-84491-8. 115p. 10-13 (est).
Bingo Brown is writing a guide to romance, dedicated to his
baby brother. At least, Bingo is planning the guide — as a ques-
tion-answer treatise, such as what if you send your true love a
photocopied love letter because it was so good that you decided
to keep a copy? Without warning, Bingo's girlfriend Melissa is
back in town, acting strangely and causing Bingo to doubt him-
self and to behave weirdly. In Bingo's fourth adventure, his
crush is funny, real, and painful.
5.46 Byars, Betsy. Wanted ... Mud Blossom. Illustrated by Jac-
queline Rogers. Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN 0-385-30428-5. 148p.
8-12.
Everything has turned upside down at the Blossom household.
Mom's new beau has canceled his weekend visit. Mad Mary, a
local homeless person who is feared by some and loved by
others, is missing. And young Junior Blossom has accused his
grandfather's dog, Mud, of eating the class hamster that he
brought home from school for the weekend. As usual, Betsy
Byars creatively brings each story to a happy conclusion while
managing to capture the absurdities of situations and the feel-
ings of each member of the Blossom family.
5.47 Carlstrom, Nancy White. The Snow Speaks. Illustrated by Jane
Dyer. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-12861-9. 30p. 6-10.
Alliterative language in a simple verse-like style reveals the
sights and sounds of the first snow as two children watch for the
snowplow, go down to the mailbox, make snow angels, and wait
for the coming of Christmas. Their bright snow suits, along with
the colors of the holiday, contrast with soft hues of the seasonal
snowfall.
5.48 Coats, Laura Jane. Mr. Jordan in the Park. Illustrated by Laura
Jane Coats. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-719053-6. 27p. 4-8 (est.).
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Mr. Jordan has always loved the park. As a baby, he rode in his
carriage through the park, and as a toddler, he fed the birds. Still
later, he played games and rode his bicycle through the park,
and in time he married and shared activities in the park with his
family. Although Mr. Jordan is now old, the park is still very
much a part of his life. The simple narrative and pale tints of the
illustrations reveal the richness of a life as it passes through
different phases. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
5.49 Cole, Barbara Hancock. Texas Star. Illustrated by Barbara Min-
ton. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-
08420-5- 32p. 4-7.
With the first frost, Mama brings in the begonias and the family
begins preparations for winter — including preparing the house
for a quilting party to finish Mama's Texas star quilt. Even
though Papa grumbles that no new quilt is needed, he partici-
pates in scrubbing, polishing, baking, and setting up the quilt
frame in the front room. Illustrations in luminous pastel shades
offer varying perspectives on the cozy scenes. The book could be
grouped with Valerie Flournoy's The Patchwork Quilt, Patricia
Polacco's The Keeping Quilt, and others.
5.50 Downing, Julie. White Snow, Blue Feather. Illustrated by Julie
Downing. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-732530-X. 32p. 2-6.
A little boy marvels at the wonders of a wintry landscape after
a deep snow. But of all the joys of nature that he discovers, it is
the blue jay's feather, "a piece of the sky/' that he carries home
to his mother. Pastel winter scenes here contrast with the vivid
images in Jack Keats's Snowy Day. But like Keats's classic, simple
text reflects the exhilaration of snow play.
5.51 Hoban, Russell. Monsters. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Scho-
lastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-43422-5. 32p. 6-9.
John incessantly draws monsters. Parents and teachers of young
children will recognize the behavior and the drawings them-
selves— a child's scrap-paper renderings of toothed and armed
creatures jutting firepower. Urged by his mother to draw some-
thing else — something real— John complies. As his drawing of a
really big, really serious, really threatening "something" begins
to take shape over several days and several papers, a kindly
therapist invites John to finish it. But finishing something real
means an uncertain future for the grownups in John's life.
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5.52 Jackson, Alison. Crane's Rebound. Illustrated by Diane Dawson
Hearn. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-535-44722-9.
122p. 8 and up.
Away from home for the first time at basketball camp, Leslie
Crane must learn to deal with his attraction to a girl at the camp,
a bully who seems never to miss a shot on the court, and his little
brother, who calls almost every day. But can he also make it
through his first double-date movie with the Girl of His Dreams?
This is truly light, fun reading for kids, with no message beyond
"Enjoy yourself."
5.53 Johnson, Angela. Do Like Kyla. Illustrated by James E. Ran-
some. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-
08452-3. 32p. 4-7.
All day Kyla's younger sister follows her, imitating her every
move, whether it is braiding her hair, putting honey on all her
food, or crunching in the snow. Then something different hap-
pens between follower and leader — the roles shift. Full-page oil
paintings in bold colors depict two African American sisters as
they experience everyday life. Engaging illustrations extend the
simple account narrated by the little sister.
5.54 Khalsa, Dayal Kaur. How Pizza Came to Queens. Illustrated by
Dayal Kaur Khalsa. Clarkson N. Potter, 1989. ISBN 0-517-57126-
9. 32p. 6-9.
When Mrs. Pelligrino comes to visit from Italy, she seems sad
and lonely most of the time. It's evident that she misses pizza,
but no one knows who or what pizza is, and Mrs. Pelligrino
doesn't know enough English to explain. Then, after Penny and
May do their "homework" at the library, they buy pizza ingre-
dients for Mrs. Pelligrino, and everyone is a winner. Mrs. Pelli-
grino is happy to cook her favorite food, and an entire American
neighborhood discovers a new and exciting dish. Paintings are
brilliantly colored, folk-art simple, and 1950s-innocent.
5.55 Kimmelman, Leslie. Frannie's Fruits. Illustrated by Petra Math-
ers. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-023164-5. 32p. 5-7 (est.).
A rural summertime fruit, vegetable, and flower stand near the
beach serves as the setting for a day-in-the-life story of an ele-
mentary-school girl and her dog. The girl helps her family by
doing chores at the stand, where she learns about a range of
shoppers and their preferences. Playful, childlike paintings
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match the story. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
5.56 Konigsburg, E. L. Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's. Il-
lustrated by E. L. Konigsburg. Atheneum/Jean Karl Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-689-31766-2. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
On pages as yellow as New York taxis, and border-checked to
boot, Amy Elizabeth from Houston visits her grandmother in
New York. With straight-faced charm, Amy Elizabeth makes
observations on the Big Apple, comparing its attributes with her
home town: "In Houston, people who have pets don't have
pooper-scoopers because they have lawns/' All during their
event-packed visit, Grandmother promises a trip to Blooming-
dale's, but they never quite make it. It was, according to Amy,
"an excellent time not getting there."
5.57 Maestro, Betsy. Snow Day. Illustrated by Giulio Maestro. Scho-
lastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41283-3. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Gray snow skies and snow smells signal the approaching storm.
Dry brush strokes spread the snowfall across the pages. After the
storm, the town is "white and still . . . , buried in deep drifts that
cover the roads and sidewalks." Even though the children get to
sled and build snowpeople, there is plenty of work for adults as
the community digs out. Snow colors juxtapose against the or-
ange-reds and yellow-greens of snow-removal equipment turn-
ing quiet stillness into action.
5.58 Merriam, Eve. The Wise Woman and Her Secret. Illustrated by
Linda Graves. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1991. ISBN 0-671-72603-X. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
When villagers seek an explanation for the wisdom of the old
woman who lives in the hills, she invites them to discover the
secret for themselves. They search her barn, test her well, and
pull at the branches of her tree — all except Jenny, who gathers
pebbles on the pathway, delights in a spider's web, and exam-
ines a penny drawn from the well. When Jenny shares the penny
with the old woman and asks a string of questions, the secret of
wisdom is revealed — to be curious, "to keep on wandering and
wondering."
5.59 Miller, Jim Wayne. Newfound. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-05845-X. 256p. 12 and up.
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Newfound chronicles the adolescence of Robert Wells in rural
Tennessee. After his parents peacefully separate, Robert begins
exploring his family history as well as the Appalachian country-
side. He becomes closer to both sets of grandparents (who coex-
ist on the same farm), watches his mother become more inde-
pendent, goes coon hunting, and finds a girlfriend. An honest
account of the pain and tension, as well as the love, which
characterize a rather unusual extended family.
5.60 Nabb, Magdalen. Josie Smith. Illustrated by Pirkko Vainio. Mar-
garet K. McElderry Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-50485-3. 72p. 6^-8
(est).
First published in England, this book presents three misadven-
tures of an enterprising young child, Josie Smith, who lives
alone with her mother. In the first chapter, Josie must find a way
to buy her mother birthday flowers with no money. Other story
chapters find Josie painting a chalkboard but forgetting to pro-
tect her room from splatters, and adopting a cat who doesn't
need a home. Child characters are direct with one another, and
Briticisms add interest to the discourse.
5.61 Paulsen, Gary. The Winter Room. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN
0-531-08439-6. 103p. 11 and up.
Gary Paulsen's earthy description of sights, sounds, and smells
guide a tour through the seasons on a remote northern Minne-
sota farm during the 1930s. Eldon, the narrator, lives and works
with his older brother Wayne, an eighth grader, his parents, and
two elderly Norwegians, Nels and Uncle David. Their home's
"winter room" is the setting for woodcarving, knitting, tobacco
chewing, and, especially, storytelling during bitter cold and dark
months. Newbery Honor Book, 1990.
5.62 Pfeffer, Susan Beth, Dear Dad, Love Laurie. Illustrated by Susan
Beth Pfeffer. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-
41681-2. 120p. 8-12 (est.).
This book, written entirely in the form of weekly letters from
Laurie to her divorced father in Missouri, describes a young
girl's highs and lows during sixth grade. In the course of one
year, Laurie encounters new friends, disastrous birthday parties,
fights with her mother, and loving reconciliations. The book is a
good companion piece to Beverly Cleary's Newbery award-win-
ning Dear Mr Henshaw.
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5.63 Rylant, Cynthia. Appalachian The Voices of Sleeping Birds.
Illustrated by Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991.
ISBN 0-15-201605-8. 32p. 5 and up.
Through Cynthia Rylant, a native of West Virginia, and Barry
Moser, of Tennessee, readers gain "from the inside" a sense of
place and the people who live there. Lines from James Agee —
"All my people are larger bodies than mine, quiet, with voices
gentle and meaningless like the voices of sleeping birds" — in-
spire the title. Broad margins surround double-page spreads,
with blocks of text facing transparent watercolors. Boston Globe-
Horn Book Nonfiction Award, 1991.
5.64 Wilson, Budge. The Leaving, and Other Stories. Philomel
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21878-5. 207p. 11 and up.
In this collection of short stories, nine young women come of age
in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Told with sensitivity,
the stories delve into the conflicts that help mold each young
woman. In the title story, a young narrator accompanies her
mother on a brief journey to Halifax. The mother's temporary
escape from husband and home changes the relations between
the girl's parents, making home life more palatable. These are
graceful tales marked by their subtlety. Canadian Library Associa-
tion's Young Adult Book Award, 1991.
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5.65 Ackerman, Karen. Just like Max. Illustrated by George Schmidt.
Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-394-90176-2. 32p.
4-8 (est).
All day long, Great-Uncle Max works on suits and dresses "for
the fancy folk," while seven-year-old Aaron watches. When Max
has a stroke and can no longer work, Aaron brings him cheer by
making a dress, using the skills that he has learned from observ-
ing Max. Years later, it is Uncle Aaron, living in the same brown-
stone above his sister's family, who shows his nephew his craft —
writing. Soft, pastel illustrations create a quiet mood for this
tender story of an extended family.
5.66 Ackerman, Karen. Song and Dance Man. Illustrated by Stephen
Gammell. Alfred A. Knopf /Dragonfly Books, 1992. ISBN 0-679-
81995-9. 32p. All ages (est.).
The "good old days, the song and dance days" were when
Grandpa appeared on the vaudeville stage. But the present is
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good, too, as Grandpa takes his three grandchildren to the attic,
opens an old trunk, dons hat and cane, and joyfully reenacts his
younger days. Stephen GammelTs award-winning colored-pen-
cil illustrations — a blaze of light and color — keep readers mind-
ful of advancing years. Caldecott Medal, 1989; ALA Notable Chil-
dren's Books, 1988.
5.67 Addy, Sharon Hart. A Visit with Great-Grandma. Illustrated by
Lydia Halverson. Albert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-8497-5.
32p. 4-8 (est).
A little girl visits her great-grandmother who came to America
from Czechoslovakia. Even though Great-Grandma speaks little
English, her relationship with Barbara is full of communica-
tion—especially when they make kolaches together. The two
agree that they listen with their hearts. From the photographs
and mementos in her apartment, Great-Grandma shares words
from stories of long ago. Illustrations are quiet and loving, trav-
eling across space and time when Great-Grandma remembers. A
recipe for kolaches is included.
5.68 Adler, C. S. One Sister Too Many. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-
700271-3. 162p. 10-12 (est).
While trying to adjust to a new family and approaching adoles-
cence, the outspoken, impulsive twelve-year-old Case tries ever-
yone's patience. When a new sitter begins to take care of her
baby sister, Meredith, only Case is suspicious. Why does this
sitter let people believe that Meredith is her own baby? Why
does the sitter insist that Case can't love her new baby sister?
When baby Meredith is missing one afternoon, the answers
become clear. Middle-grade readers will cheer when Case solves
the mystery and saves the day in this sequel to Split Sisters.
5.69 Anderson, Lena. Stina. Illustrated by Lena Anderson. Greenwil-
low Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08881-3. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Stina loves her summer visits with her grandfather, who lives by
the seashore. While Grandpa fishes for perch and flounder, Stina
finds feathers, smooth sticks, and other cherished collectibles.
Then, during a "real blow," Stina's curiosity leads her outside to
see the storm. Rescued by Grandpa, Stina observes the storm
with her grandfather and relishes the treasures that it brings.
Lena Anderson's gentle characters are softly portrayed in water-
color.
5.70 Anderson, Lena. Stina's Visit. Illustrated by Lena Anderson.
Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09666-2. 32p. 4-8 (est).
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The summer that Stina spends with her grandfather on his tiny
island is the kind that feeds the warmest of memories. But the
most interesting of all Lena's experiences is a birthday visit to
meet her grandfather's somewhat eccentric friend, who has a
wonderfully vivid imagination.
5.71 Auch, Mary Jane. Mom Is Dating Weird Wayne. Bantam/Sky-
lark Books, 1991. ISBN 0-553-15916-X. 146p. 8-12.
Things haven't been the same at Jenna's house since Dad left and
married Gladys, "the Vanna White of the recreational vehicle
industry." Jenna's artistic, creative mom can't seem to keep a
normal job. And six-year-old Corey has become fearful and shy.
Jenna's best friend, Molly, is certain that everything could be
solved if Mrs. Bartholomew would just marry the new math
teacher. Instead, Mom meets the television weatherman — Wacky
Wayne. Would things be in such a state if Dad were home?
5*72 Barrett, Joyce Durham. Willie's Not the Hugging Kind* Illus-
trated by Pat Cummings. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-
020417-6. 32p. 5-8.
Willie liked hugging until his best friend told him that hugging
was silly. Now it seems that hugging is everywhere— his teacher
hugs the children; his sister hugs her bear; his daddy hugs his
mother— but no one hugs Willie anymore. "Willie," says his
sister, "you're just not the hugging kind. . . ," but Willie misses
hugs, and hugging trees and bath towels doesn't really work
because those things don't hug back. Pat Cummings's brightly
colored details and caramel-perfect faces translate the story's
warmth and security.
5.73 Bawden, Nina. The Outside Child. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard
Books. ISBN 0-688-08965-8. 232p. 9-12 (est.).
In this novel set in England, thirteen-year-old Jane lives with her
two eccentric and loving aunts, Sophie and Bill, short for Wil-
hemina. Her mother died when Jane was young, and her father
is a sailor. After discovering that her father remarried ten years
earlier, Jane, with the help of her best friend, Plato, learns more
about her half-brother and half-sister, who live only a bus ride
away. She wins their friendship before revealing her identity
and comes to the realization that her place is with her aunts.
5.74 Blake, Robert J. The Perfect Spot. Illustrated by Robert J. Blake.
Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22132-8. 32p. 4 and up.
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For the artist father, the perfect spot is where light and shadows,
trees and rocks inspire a painting. For the naturalist son, a per-
fect spot is where frogs, crickets, beetles, and salamanders beg
to be caught. Together, each with his own equipment, father and
son hike the woods looking for the perfect spot. Also together,
and quite by accident, they find the perfect spot for both their
pursuits. Robert Blake's watercolor paintings capture the forest
trek.
5.75 Bios, Joan W. The Grandpa Days. Illustrated by Emily Arnold
McCully. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989.
ISBN 0-671-64640-0. 22p. 3-7.
When Philip visits his grandfather for a week, he discovers that
Grandpa once built a treehouse from special drawings. Philip
then draws his own plans, but learns that it's not possible to
make his requested rocket ships and racing cars with Grandpa's
carpenter tools. Finally, Philip designs something they can make,
and together they hammer, paint, and drill to build a new sled.
Pastel watercolors add warmth and detail to the pen-and-ink
line drawings, which capture subtle gesture.
5.76 Bonners, Susan. The Wooden Doll. Illustrated by Susan Bon-
ners. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-08282-
3. 32p. 5-S.
Although Stephanie enjoys visiting her grandparents, she is dis-
appointed that her immigrant grandfather keeps his wooden
doll out of reach. When the chance arises, she brings it down
from the top of the china cabinet and finds a family of smaller
dolls nested inside and the name "Stephania" written under-
neath. Stephanie learns that the doll belonged to her great-
grandmother in Poland and that her grandfather has been keep-
ing the doll until Stephanie is old enough to treasure it herself.
Homey, warm paintings portray family love.
5.77 Booth, Barbara D. Mandy. Illustrated by Jim LaMarche. Lothrop,
Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10339-1. 32p. 6 and up.
Overcoming her fear of the dark, Mandy sets out to find her
grandmother's treasured pin that was lost during their earlier
walk. Barbara Booth's text deals knowledgeably and sensitively
with issues related to deafness, while portraying Mandy as a
strong, determined character. The full-page illustrations express
the deep relationship between Mandy and her grandmother by
focusing on the unspoken understanding between them. Rich
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pinks and purples dramatize the events and show the world
from Mandy's point of view.
5.78 Bourgeois, Paulette. Big Sarah's Little Boots* Illustrated by
Brenda Clark. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-
42622-2. 32p. 3-6.
One rainy day Sarah discovers that her favorite boots no longer
fit. Her mother explains that Sarah has grown, an explanation
that Sarah rejects. Convinced that the boots have shrunk, Sarah
tries every possible way to stretch them. Eventually, though,
with the help of her understanding mother, Sarah realizes that
new and bigger boots may actually be better than her favorite
old ones. Sarah's expressions from total frustration to pure joy
are perfectly childlike.
5.79 Brandenberg, Franz. Aunt Nina, Good Night Illustrated by
Aliki. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07464-2. 32p. 2-6
(est.).
Husband and wife team Franz Brandenberg and Aliki continue
the Aunt Nina series with a colorful and appealing story. Remi-
niscent of Frances's antics in Russell Hoban's Bedtiinefor Frances,
Nina's nephews and nieces devise a series of excuses for not
going to bed, excuses that their Aunt Nina handles adeptly.
Bright, distinctive watercolor illustrations capture the energy of
the characters and make the book perfect for younger readers
and listeners.
5.80 Brooks, Bruce. What Hearts* HarperCollins /Laura Geringer
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-021132-6. 194p. 10 and up.
Bruce Brooks presents a young boy at four junctures in his life,
each of which requires that he be smart and forgiving in order
to survive his changed world. At age seven, Asa is suddenly
uprooted because of divorce, moves with his mother to a new
state, and meets Dave, his mother's future husband. At age nine,
he faces difficult decisions at school; at eleven, challenges in-
volve baseball; and at twelve, love. In all, he survives tests of
both head and heart. Newbery Honor Book, 1993; ALA Notable
Children's Books, 1993.
5.81 Bunting, Eve. Sharing Susan. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-
021694-8. 122p. 10-12 (est.).
Susan Moretti and her best friend Clemmie call it the "Big
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• cure home. Her parents stop talking when she enters the room,
her mom is constantly teary, and her dad is strained. The truth,
when it emerges, is devastating: because of a hospital mix-up
when she was born, Susan may not be her parents' child. Eve
Bunting effectively captures Susan's horror and overwhelming
confusion as two families pick through emotions to share the
sole surviving daughter — Susan.
5.82 Bunting, Eve. The Wednesday Surprise* Illustrated by Donald
Carrick. Clarion Books, 1989. ISBN 0-89919-721-3. 32p. 5-8 (est.).
When Grandmother comes to sit on Wednesdays, she always
brings a big bag of books. Then she and seven-year-old Anna
huddle over the books, heads together on the sofa, preparing for
Papa's birthday surprise. Touchingly warm, but unsentimental,
the story's surprise is withheld from the reader until the end,
where it guarantees meaty discussion. Donald Carrick's illustra-
tions are softly rendered in diffused light and shadows.
5.83 Carson, Jo. Pulling My Leg. Illustrated by Julie Downing. Or-
chard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08417-5.
32p. 4-8 (est.).
When a little girl's loose tooth interferes with eating a pork chop,
Uncle Tom declares it's time for an "ex-trac-tion." As Uncle Tom
sends for the necessary implements — pliers, hammer, screw-
driver, crowbar — the little girl isn't sure whether her uncle is
trying to pull her tooth or her leg. The cheerful colored-pencil
drawings add just the right touches of energy and humor to this
delightful story.
5.84 Caseley, Judith. The Cousins. Illustrated by Judith Caseley.
Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08434-6. 24p. 4 and up.
Jenny and Jessica are first cousins. They don't look a bit alike,
and they don't act a bit alike. When they were toddlers, Jenny
liked to finger-paint; Jessica liked to knock down block houses.
Later, Jessica loved ballet lessons; Jenny preferred arts-and-craf ts
class. The girls are as opposite as can be — chalk and cheese,
night and day. This is a celebration of individuality enriched by
humorously stylized watercolor and colored-pencil art.
5.85 Caseley, Judith. Dear Annie. Illustrated by Judith Caseley.
Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10011-2. 32p. 4 and up.
In a book to inspire classroom correspondence, Judith Caseley
tells of Annie, whose correspondence with her grandpa began
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with her birth, when she would ride to the mailbox in a baby
carrier. Now in school and able to reach the box herself, Annie
has a shoe box with over one hundred treasured cards and notes
from Grandpa for show-and-tell, all simple testaments to their
affection. The text is composed almost entirely of Annie's corre-
spondence to and from Grandpa, and the illustrations are ren-
dered in watercolors and colored pencils.
5.86 Caseley, Judith. The Noisemakers. Illustrated by Judith Caseley.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09395-7. 24p. 4 and up.
Young Sam and Laura love to growl, roar, and be boisterous. On
an outing, the two friends cause trouble at a library, a restaurant,
and a shopping mall, much to the chagrin of their mothers. The
outing finally ends at a spot where noisemakers can do what
they do best, and their mothers will think they are wonderful.
Vivid watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations offer interest-
ing patterns and details and depict quite typical children.
5.87 Cohen, Barbara. The Long Way Home. Illustrated by Diane de
Groat. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09674-
3. 160p. 10 and up.
Because of their mother's chemotherapy, big changes have oc-
curred in the lives of ten-year-old twins Sally and Emily Instead
of vacationing at the beach, they must attend day camp, where
they are separated. Of the two, Sally has the most trouble feeling
positive about anything, until she gains the friendship of the
lovable but flaky bus driver, Claire. With Claire's help, Sally
learns to confront her true feelings and conflicting emotions
regarding her mother's illness.
5.88 Collier, James Lincoln. The Winchesters. Avon/Flare Books,
1989. ISBN 0-380-70808-6. 169p. 10 and up (est.).
Chris Winchester and his family are the "poor relatives" in the
wealthy Winchester clan of New England. Chris's grandfather
owns the town's major business, the mill, where dissatisfied
workers are ready to go on strike. Chris is never really accepted
by either his rich relatives or the town's blue-collar families.
Ultimately, the teenager learns that happiness comes with being
true to oneself, rather than trying to comply with the dictates of
others. Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Award.
5.89 Collins, Pat Lowery. Taking Care of Tucker. Illustrated by Maxie
Chambliss. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21586-7. 26p.
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Millie's aunt and uncle are taking a trip, and three-year-old
cousin Tucker is coming to stay with Millie's family Millie
knows that she'll do a great job caring for Tucker, but homesick
little Tucker does not cooperate. He cries, he kicks, he bites, he
spits, and he screams. Finally, as Millie begins to despair, she
discovers just the way to handle Tucker. Cartoon-like ink draw-
ings filled in with bright watercolors add to the delight that
readers will take in Tucker's mischief.
5.90 DeClements, Barthe. Breaking Out Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN
0-385-30503-6. 130p. 9-12.
It's not easy having your dad in prison, and it's even worse if
some of your friends watched him get arrested. In this third
book in a series, Bart DeClements deals with thirteen-year-old
Jerry's simultaneous struggles to be accepted and to be true to
his own unique strengths. While he comes to terms with his
dad's talents and the judgments of friends, next-door neighbor
Grace wrestles for her own kind of independence in this sequel
to Five-Finger Discount and Monkey See, Monkey Do.
5.91 Delaney, Molly. My Sister. Illustrated by Molly Delaney.
Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31460-4. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
A little girl knows all too well what it means to be the younger
sister — hand-me-downs, teasing, and a chance to lick the spoon
(only when it's been used for mud pies). But that's only part of
the story. This little sister also admits that when push comes to
shove, it's mighty nice to have a big sister.
5.92 Dionetti, Michelle. Coal Mine Peaches. Illustrated by Anita Rig-
gio. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08548-1. 32p. 4-7.
Hard work was always part of Grandfather's life, but so was
storytelling. As a boy in the coal mines, Grandfather entertained
his brothers with stories. As a young man in New York City, he
told stories to the men with whom he worked building the
Brooklyn Bridge and to the young woman who was to become
his wife. As Grandfather moved through life, in Italy and in
America, he continued to enrich the lives of his children and
grandchildren telling his stories and theirs. Muted watercolors
capture the warmth of Grandfather's storytelling tradition.
5.93 Galbraith, Kathryn O. Laura Charlotte. Illustrations by Floyd
Cooper. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21613-8. 32p. 4-8.
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Laura Charlotte can't sleep, so she asks her mother for her favor-
ite bedtime story — the tale of how Charlotte the elephant came
to be hers. Long ago when Laura's mother turned five, her
grandmother sent her a gray flannel elephant, stitched from
scraps. Laura's mother lovingly tells of Charlotte's importance
in her own life and how she packed the elephant away to await
her own little girl. Full-color paintings provide nostalgic impres-
sions of the mother's childhood.
5-94 Garland, Sarah. Polly's Puffin. Illustrated by Sarah Garland.
Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08749-3. 24p. 3-6.
Having a baby brother, one who tosses everything from his
stroller, can be a real problem — especially if you're the big sister,
Polly, and the baby has tossed your very own toy puffin into the
coat hood of a stranger sitting nearby. But with an under-
standing mom and a hectic chase, things are put in order. The
baby's antics in the cheerful illustrations offset the anxiety of a
lost favorite possession.
5*95 Gauch, Patricia Lee. Dance, Tanya. Illustrated by Satomi
Ichikawa. Philomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21521-2. 28p. 4-8.
The soft pink and yellow casts of the watercolors convey the
warm, loving sentiment of a little girl's wish to be a ballet dancer
like her sister. Tanya's toddler-like dance is performed in her
underwear, as she trips and sprawls in her attempts to mime
both her sister's costume and graceful ballet positions. More
than anything, Tanya wants to take ballet lessons, too. After her
sister's recital, sleepy Tanya rouses herself to dance exuberantly
for the family. Soon, there are lessons for Tanya, too.
5.96 Godden, Rumer. Listen to the Nightingale. Viking Penguin,
1992. ISBN 0-670-84517-5. 198p. 7-11.
The rarified world of a London ballet school surrounds ten-year-
old Lottie, an orphan reared by the school's costume mistress.
When not in class, Lottie copes with an unusually humble home
life, friends and adversaries, her adored puppy, Prince, and the
exotic Italian family who adopt the dog when Lottie must give
him up. Mindful of Noel Streatfeild's classic, Ballet Shoes, and
with the same unhurried detail, the story winds through numer-
ous challenges before reaching a comforting finale.
5.97 Greenwald, Sheila. Rosy Cole Discovers America! Illustrated by
Sheila Greenwald. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992. ISBN
0-316-32721-2. 96p. 7-11 (est.).
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Rosy is ashamed of her humdrum family background so she
invents a more interesting past for the Columbus Day class
project Everyone must dress as one of their great-grandparents,
and only last-minute honesty brings the truth tumbling out, as
Rosy finds pride in ancestors who boasted neither riches nor
suffering.
5*98 Halak, Glenn. A Grandmother's Story* Illustrated by Glenn Ha-
lak. Simon and Schuster/Green Tiger Press, 1992. ISBN 0-671-
74953-6. 32p. 3-8 (est).
"There was an old woman who rowed out to sea. / Her neigh-
bors all thought she was mad as could be/7 In rhythmic verse, a
grandmother inexplicably keeps rowing until she "arrived
where she knew she must be," and rescues her grandson from
drowning. Paintings are as economical as the verse, rendered in
primitive style and bold colors, with only the grandmother's
broad back visible to the onlooker. Testifying to the bonds of the
heart and to miracles, the message of this rhyming story may be
best suited for late primary graders.
5.99 Harshman, Marc. A Little Excitement Illustrated by Ted Rand.
Cobblehill Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-65001-6. 32p. 4-S (est.).
In dramatic testimony to the theme of being careful about mak-
ing wishes, a farm family battles a chimney fire soon after bored
young Willie wishes for a little excitement in his life. Ted Rand
achieves dramatic contrasts in scenes of blazing heat against a
snow-covered world. Family find neighbors band together to-
ward a common end, and narrator Willie gains appreciation for
some new friends — his brave sisters.
5*100 Haynes, Mary. Catch the Sea. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-
743451-6. 172p. 9 and up.
Thirteen-year-old Lily wishes she had as much artistic talent as
either of her divorced parents. After her father is called away
unexpectedly, Lily remains at their family beach house trying
out her own artwork on one of her father's patrons. Learning to
cope on her own and the heady acceptance of her art make Lily
more confident to begin the next year.
5.101 Henkes, Kevin. Shhhh. Illustrated by Kevin Henkes. Greenwil-
low Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07986-5. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
Every family needs an alarm clock. In this family, a tousled child
serves well. When "Everything is quiet. / Everyone is sleep-
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ing," — Bear, Bunny, cat, dog, baby, and Mama and Papa — then
"SHHHH," it's time for the early-rising child to reach for her
horn and "WAKE THEM ALL UP!" Kevin Henke's acrylics al-
low the canvas to give texture to the warm-colored, full-paged
scenes.
5.102 Hennessy, B. G. When You Were Just a Little Girl. Dlustrated by
Jeanne Arnold. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-82998-6. 32p.
3-8.
When Grandma was a little girl, birthday cakes were just as
sweet, the same moon shone in the sky at night, and Christmas
was the best time of the year. In a nostalgic view of a simpler
time, Grandma, in rhyming text, shares her memories of child-
hood with two grandchildren who ask that she sit and talk for a
while. Wooden blocks, cookie cutters, and paper chains are art
elements that border old-fashioned images.
5.103 Hoban, Julia. Amy Loves the Rain. Illustrated by Lillian Hoban.
Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-022358-8. 20p. 3-5 (est.).
In one of four " Amy" stories, Julia Hoban offers preschoolers the
comfort of the familiar— a ride in the carseat on a rainy day to
pick up Daddy. Amy notices the sounds and colors of a rainy
day, the "swish swak of the wipers," the "splash, plash of pud-
dles," and the "black and shiny streets." Best of all, Amy has
brought an umbrella to share with Daddy, v/ho has forgotten his.
Pastel chalks offer the muted tones of a rainy day.
5.104 Hughes, Dean. Family Pose. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31396-
9. 184p. 9 and up.
Eleven-year-old David, in search of a new life and a new begin-
ning in the warmth and promise of California, abandons his
unhappy home life. Trying to survive on the street, David — cold,
hungry, and friendless— meets Paul, a hotel bellboy who risks
his job by letting David sleep in a vacant room. Paul sees some-
thing of himself in David, and, in time, they discover together
the meaning of human commitment. Notable 1989 Children's
Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.105 Hughes, Shirley. Angel Mae: A Tale of Trotter Street. Illustrated
by Shirley Hughes. Mulberry Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11847-X.
32p. 4 and up.
Anticipating the birth of a new baby at home, Mae has another
source of excitement at school — the upcoming Christmas pag-
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eant. Even though she's a little out of sorts with her mother's
weariness, Mae lands the part of the Angel Gabriel (which she
pronounces "Gave-you"). New baby and the pageant occur si-
multaneously, but Dad attends both debuts. Mae is pixie perfect,
with strands of loose hair escaping her pig tails, tiny wire
glasses, and expressive face.
5.106 Hughes, Shirley. The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook. Illus-
trated by Shirley Hughes. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books,
1992. ISBN 0-688-11428-8. 64p. 3 and up.
In yet another book featuring the lively and inquisitive pre-
schooler named Alfie, four stories are told. Each describes a
warm and loving family outing, and each is followed by a poem
about everyday experience. The book glows from beginning to
end with its irresistible paintings of children in their natural
surroundings.
5.107 Hurwitz, Johanna. Aldo Peanut Butter. Illustrated by Diane de
Groat. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09751-0. U3p.
8-11 (est). r
In this sequel to Aldo Applesauce, eleven-year-old Aldo's new
puppies, Peanut and Butter, are the catalysts for the hilarious
jams in which Aldo and his sisters find themselves: nocturnal
destruction of a neighbor's lawn, lobsters on the loose, and even
green hair. Short paragraphs, full of true-to-life dialogue, make
the text exceptionally readable.
5.108 Hurwitz, Johanna. "E" Is for Elisa. Illustrated by Lillian Hoban.
Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10440-1. 86p 8-12 (est.).
Four-year-old Elisa wants more than anything else to be as
grown-up as her brother, eight-year-old Russell. There are snags
along the way. Elisa still cries a lot and about a lot of things, but
she does manage some giant steps toward growing up. For
instance, she learns to keep a secret and knows that the letters of
her name (Elisa M) spell: "A Smile/' Lillian Hoban's illustrations
for this fifth in a series about Russell, Elisa, and their family are
warm and appealing.
5.109 Hurwitz, Johanna. Roz and Ozzie. Illustrated by Eileen McKeat-
ing. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10945-4. 128p. 7-10
(est).
At eight going on nine and the new girl in school, Rosalind
Sasser thinks that the last person she needs following her around
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is her second-grade neighbor, Ozzie. Worse still, Ozzie is her
uncle, and he doesn't keep that information to himself. Al-
though he is a nuisance and a bit of an embarrassment with his
puppy-like traits, Ozzie's fierce loyalty and devotion win Roz's
acceptance, and compromise is achieved in this chapter book for
young readers.
5.110 Hurwitz, Johanna. Russell and Elisa. Illustrated by Lillian Ho-
ban. Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08793-0. 88p. 8-13
(est).
Little sister Elisa, now nearly four years old, comes to the fore-
front in this fourth book about Russell and his family Each of
the six stand-alone chapters, peppered with Lillian Hoban's
doe-eyed sketches of the children's predicaments, makes for an
effective read-aloud. Elisa, for example, gets trapped under the
dining table during a dinner party. Russell typically meets the
events of Elisa's day with "Big deal" and "So What," but he
pitches in like a pro to comfort Elisa when her doll Airmail is left
overnight in the library.
5.111 Hutchins, Pat. Hdy Titch. Illustrated by Pat Hutchins. Greenwil-
low Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09964-5. 32p. 4-7 (est.)
Youngest child Titch keeps his room tidiest of all. Says Mother
to Peter and Mary, "How tidy Titch's room is . . . and how messy
your rooms are. I think you should tidy them up." So Peter and
Mary dig in, and Titch offers to help. Soon castoff games, toys,
books, costumes, and hats are adopted by Titch, resulting in two
tidy rooms and one very satisfied Titch at play in a cascading
jumble. The repetitive phrase for reading along is, "I'll have
them."
5.112 Johnson, Angela. The Leaving Morning. Illustrated by David
Soman. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
531-08592-9. 32p. 4-7.
"Leavings" happen. A young African American narrator and his
sister say wistful good-byes to the familiar in their lives and then
leave "lips" on the windows of their apartment on moving day
Through one of childhood's unsettling experiences, the narrator
recalls the comfort and warmth of his neighborhood and build-
ing, but also his daddy's promise that "in a little while we'd be
someplace we'd love." David Soman's watercolors are both bus-
tling impressions of urban life and reflections of quiet faces.
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5.113 Johnson, Angela. One of Three. Illustrated by David Soman.
Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08555-4. 32p. 3-6.
They are three together — Eva, Nikki, and "me/' the youngest
sister and the narrator. They walk to school together, sit together
outside the bakery to look and smell, and on snowy days they
squeeze into a taxi together with Mama, Grandma, and Aunt
Sara. But sometimes, Nikki and Eva go alone, and "I'm left
behind. Not one of three, just one." It's then that the youngest
child turns to someone else — Daddy and Mama — "and that's
fine, too." David Soman provides an urban background for a
loving African American family.
5.114 Johnson, Angela. Tell Me a Story, Mama. Illustrated by David
Soman. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-
531-08394-2. 28p. 3-6.
A five-year-old African American girl asks her mother to tell her
stories of the mother's childhood. The girl knows the stories so
well, however, that she actually ends up telling them to the
mother. The words form a dialogue between mother and child,
while the watercolor art depicts various family members in-
volved in the stories. This gentle tale about parent-child rela-
tions illustrates how the culture and stories of the family are
passed from generation to generation.
5.115 Johnson, Angela. When I Am Old with You. Illustrated by
David Soman. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-531-08484-1. 32p. 4-7.
A young African American child spends the day with his loving
grandfather. As they talk and rock together on the porch, the boy
promises that "when I am old with you, Grandaddy," the two of
them will do all their favorite things together — fishing, walking,
playing cards, riding the tractor, and having bacon, just bacon,
for breakfast. Soft watercolors create tranquil scenes and quiet
moments. Coretta Scott King Honor Book (Illustration), 1991.
5.116 Kherdian, David. A Song for Uncle Harry. Illustrated by Nonny
Hogrogian. Philomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21895-5. 76p. 8-
12.
To Petey, no one in the whole world is like Uncle Harry. For as
long as the twelve-year-old boy can remember, their relationship
has grown in mutual love and respect. Whether enjoying each
other's company while fishing or collecting things, the bonds
seem unchangeable. Then Petey discovers that Uncle Harry's
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heart holds some unshared plans. David Kherdian's Armenian
characters understand one another in this 1930s story, and Petey
comes to understand change and its relationship to love.
5.117 Lasky, Kathryn. I Have an Aunt on Marlborough Street. Illus-
trated by Susan Guevara. Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-751701-2.
31p. 6-10 (est).
Phoebe visits her aunt, who is also named Phoebe, on Marlbor-
ough Street in Boston, where the sidewalks are brick and the
houses touch shoulders. Together they make the everyday
things about city life become opportunities for fantasy and en-
joyment. The subtleties of the language and the softness and
warmth of the watercolors provide a glimpse of their relation-
ship as they experience all of the seasons together.
5.118 Lehrman, Robert. Separations. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-
670-81646-9. 224p. 10 and up.
An aspiring tennis player, Kim feels her comfortable life torn
apart when her parents' divorce requires a move to Manhattan.
Changes! New apartment . . . city school . . Dad's fiancee . . .
Mom's career . . . even a new tennis coach! But it is the mix of
anger and love that Kim feels toward her dad that spurs a series
of events which reunite the family emotionally, if not physically.
All stages of grief over this family crisis are experienced through
Kim's eyes.
5.119 Lyon, George Ella. Basket. Illustrated by Mary Szilagyi. Orchard
Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08486-8. 32p.
4-7.
Grandmother's oak basket holds all the necessities of her fam-
ily's life, when it is not full of plums or Christmas holly. But
when Grandmother moves to the city, her basket becomes lost.
From then on, the basket takes on the disproportionate capacity
of memory. Whatever is missing, Grandmother is sure that it is
in her basket. Colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations create
a "yesterday" feel for this family history, told in a first-person
account by the granddaughter.
5.120 Martin, Ann M. Eleven Kids, One Summer. Holiday House,
1991. ISBN 0-8234-0912-0. 152p. 8-12.
All thirteen members of the Rosso family— eleven children and
two parents, plus a cat — rent a beach house on Fire Island for the
summer. Alphabetically named, from fifteen-year-old Abigail to
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baby Keegan, the children each assume the central role in one
chapter. Island adventures range from solving mysteries to
meeting new kids to playing pranks to becoming movie extras.
Sibling rivalry and birth order contribute to the conflicts and
solutions.
5.121 Mazer, Norma Fox. C, My Name Is Cal. Scholastic Hardcover
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-41833-5. 160p. 9-12.
Two adolescent boys, Garo without a mother and Cal without a
father, are part of the unique "family" in this story. Cal's mother
works as a housekeeper for Garo's father, whose job as an airline
pilot often keeps him away from home. Cal, serious and hard-
working, is the direct opposite of Garo, yet over the course of
several years the boys forge a strong friendship, and together
they unravel some of the mysteries and challenges of adoles-
cence.
5.122 McKay, Hilary. The Exiles. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-689-50555-8. 217p. 10 and up (est.).
Four sisters— Ruth, Naomi, Rachel, and Phoebe— find them-
selves "exiles" when their parents decide to use an inheritance
to remodel the kitchen. The summer of exile for the girls, whose
ages range from six to thirteen, is spent with Big Grandma, who
is as determined about child rearing as she is tall. First, Big
Grandma believes in discipline, chores, and exercise. Second,
she believes that the girls read too much, so she locks her books
away. The girls' humor, despair, letters home, and country ad-
ventures are hilarious. Guardian Children's Fiction Award, 1992.
5.123 Mills, Lauren. The Rag Coat. Illustrated by Lauren Mills. Little,
Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-57407-4. 28p. 4r-8.
Inspired by the stories, songs, and crafts of the Appalachian
region, and remembering a quilted coat that she herself wore,
Lauren Mills uses watercolor and pencil drawings to tell the
story of a child named Minna, daughter of a miner and a quilt-
maker, who has no coat of her own. Even though it was her
dying father's wish that Minna go to school, she can't go with-
out a coat. Kindly neighbors, scrapbags, and stories of quilt
pieces make for the warmest coat of all.
5.124 Murphy, Jill. Worlds Apart. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1988. ISBN
0-399-21566-2. 127p. 10-13 (est).
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Although life in London with her mother is happy, eleven-year-
old Susan launches a daring and secret quest to meet her natural
father, whose life is "worlds apart" from her own. The plot is
almost a cliche, yet Susan's lively narration and loving descrip-
tion of the adults in her life make the book enjoyable.
5.125 Oppenheim, Shulamith Levey. Waiting for Noah- Illustrated by
Lillian Hoban. Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-06-024634-0. 32p. 4-7.
Noah loves to hear Nana tell the story of the day when he was
bom. On that day, Noah's daddy called to say Noah was about
to be born, so Nana spent all day clipping raspberry bushes and
shining pots, trying to keep busy as she waited for Noah. Bright,
colorful pastel drawings depict Noah and Nana in their warm
relationship, picking berries and reminiscing together.
5.126 Patterson, Nancy Ruth. The Christmas Cup, Illustrated by
Leslie Bowman. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08421-3. 80p.
8-10.
When eight-year-old Ann Megan McCallie spends her hard-
earned money to buy a worthless old milkshake cup, her grand-
mother helps her understand its value. Using the cup as a bank
during the year, Megan and Nannie decide the benefactor of the
Christmas cup contents should be someone who has meant the
most to them during the year. As Christmas approaches, Megan
makes her decision and learns the true meaning of the season.
Full-page black-and-white sketches capture the mood and spirit
of this true-to-life story about family and giving. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.127 Polacco, Patricia. Thunder Cake. Illustrated by Patricia Polacco.
Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22231-6. 30p. 4^8.
Patricia Polacco reveals the magical way in which her Russian
grandmother helped her lose her fear of thunder as a little girl.
When a storm threatens on the horizon, Grandma observes that
it's "Thunder Cake baking weather" and hastens to find ingre-
dients as each clap of thunder and strike of lightning draws
closer and closer. By the time the storm arrives, a delicious
Thunder Cake is baked and a troublesome fear tamed. Colorful
folk-art drawings lend the story an old-world mood.
5.128 Porte, Barbara Ann. Taxicab Tales. Illustrated by Yossi Abolafia.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09908-4. 54p. 5 and up.
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Abigail's father drives a taxi. After work, he tells Abigail and her
brother Sam stories about his day, and their mother paints pic-
tures of the stories. Sometimes Abigail thinks the stories are
really true. In a warm, family-centered chapter book for young
readers, Daddy tells of a famous actress who rode in his cab in
disguise, of Wendell Wertzweiler who brought his goose for
show-and-tell, and of the man with a donkey head. Black-and-
white shaded sketches add to the fun.
5.129 Rice, Eve. Peter's Pockets. Illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker.
Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07242-9. 30p. 3-6 (est.).
One Saturday morning Peter and Uncle Nick go to the boat
pond. Peter finds numerous things to collect, but his brand-new
pants have no pockets, so the feather, ball, marble, and other
objects must go into Uncle Nick's pockets. When they arrive
home, Peter's mother sews six colorful pockets onto Peter's
pants— one for each new treasure. Watercolor paints and colored
pencils illustrate this satisfying story.
5.130 Richardson, John. The Hiding Beast. Illustrated by John
Richardson. Houghton Mifflin, 1988. ISBN 0-395-49213-0. 29p.
5-^8 (est.).
Rodney lives with his aunt in a very grand house, and every
time poor Rodney tries to have some fun, Aunt Jacosta is nearby
saying, "Don't, dear!" When Rodney is sent to the family library
to "read a nice quiet book," he discovers instead a "brilliant"
book about wild, hairy things. As Rodney's beast comes to life,
John Richardson leaves the reader guessing. Is the beast real? Is
it only Rodney's imagination? Is Aunt Jocasta playing a game
with Rodney? Will the real hiding beast please stand up?
5.131 Roe, Eileen. Staying with Grandma. Illustrated by Jacqueline
Rogers. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-777371-X. 29p. 1-6.
A child describes a visit to Grandma's country house and all the
fun to be had there. Favorite activities include running in the
sprinkler, catching frogs, and using Grandma's bubble bath. The
expressive watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations dominate
the brief text and convey the special bond that can exist between
the very young and the elderly This is a book to reassure any
small child who is left behind at Grandma's house when parents
go out of town.
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5*132 Russo, Marisabina. A Visit to Oma. Illustrated by Marisabina
Russo. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09624-7. 32p. 4 and
up.
Every Sunday Celeste goes to visit her great-grandmother Oma.
While Oma always tells Celeste stories in a language that she
doesn't understand, this doesn't botixer Celeste, who simply
makes up a story to fit Oma's gestures and expressions. This
Sunday the story that Celeste makes up is about Oma's bravery
and independence in the face of an unwanted marriage ar-
ranged by her parents. In a story filled with warmth, Celeste's
love for Oma easily overcomes the language barrier. Bold-col-
ored illustrations are in folk-art style.
5.133 Russo, Marisabina. Waiting for Hannah. Illustrated by Mar-
isabina Russo. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08016-2.
32p. 4-7 (est.).
A little girl named Hannah asks her mother what she did while
she waited for Hannah to be born. The answer to that question
is the story of a long hot summer during which her mother went
about her daily activities impatiently dreaming of the big day.
The wait and the birth are documented in bordered, gouache
folk-art illustrations.
5.134 Russo, Marisabina. Where Is Ben? Illustrated by Marisabina
Russo. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08013-8. 32p. 3 and
up.
Although Ben's mother is busy rolling dough, peeling apples,
and making crust for a, pie, Ben keeps interrupting her work.
''Mama, come find me/' he says, and Ben's mother answers,
"Where is Ben?" She then follows telltale clues — an upside-
down laundry basket, a jumble of boots — to locate her hiding
son. The repetitive lines in Mama and Ben's hide-and-seek game
will encourage young children to read along. Marisabina
Russo's chunky gouache paintings fill right-hand pages; bold
text appears on the left.
5.135 Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea: The
Sixth Book of Their Adventures. Illustrated by Suqie Steven-
son. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-778007-4. 48p. 6-8.
When Henry and his father take Henry's dog, Mudge, to the
beach for the first time, they spend a perfect day splashing in the
water, building a sand castle, eating hot dogs, discovering crabs,
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and eating snowcones. As with the other five Henry and Mudge
books, beginning readers can handle this one on their own.
5.136 Shefelman, Janice. Victoria House. Illustrated by Tom Shefel-
man. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1988. ISBN
0-15-200630-3. 26p. 5-8 (est.).
When architect Sarah falls in love with a vacant and long-
neglected Victorian house, she and husband Jess decide to move
the house to the city to make it their family home and office and
to fill it with "talk and laughter." The technical aspects of plan-
ning and executing such a move are scrupulously described,
right down to the architectural blueprints. Ink-line and water-
color illustrations allow for a detailed depiction of Victoria
House's authentic gazebo and gingerbread trim.
5.137 Sheldon, Dyan. The Whales' Song. Illustrated by Gary Blythe.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0972-2. 25p.
4- 8 (est).
Lilly's grandmother tells her about the whales that she loved as
a child and about their special gift of song to those who are
patient and who briiig something perfect to the water's edge.
Despite her great-uncle's dismissal of the whales' songs, Lilly
dreams of hearing the whales and is rewarded for both her gift
of a perfect flower and her faith. Gary Bly the's large oil paintings
rely on texture, light, and color to create the dream-like quality
of Lilly's experiences.
5.138 Smalls-Hector, Irene. Jonathan and His Mommy. Illustrations
by Michael Hays. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-79870-3. 32p.
5- 8 (est.).
When Jonathan's mother ties on his shoes, it's time for a walk in
the city. Past neighbors, apartments, shops, and construction,
Jonathan and his mother have special ways of walking and
talking. They take big giant steps and talk in giant voices. They
take bunny hops and baby steps, running steps and slow-motion
steps, ballet steps and crazy crisscross steps. When it's time for
walking home again, they take Jonathan-and-Mommy steps, a
loving relationship evident on each sunny page in this story
about an African American boy and his mother.
5.139 Stolz, Mary. Go Fish. Illustrated by Pat Cummings. HarperCol-
lins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-025822-5. 74p. 7-10 (est.).
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Mary Stolz captures a day in the life of Grandfather, young
Thomas, and their ever-hungry cat, Ringo. Purposeful literacy
events and an African American family's love of reading, writ-
ing, and storytelling are skillfully woven into the story The
loving conversations between Grandfather and Thomas will
sound familiar to many Pat Cummings's black-and-white mul-
tiple-perspective drawings are alternately blocked or stretched
across the pages of this chapter book for young readers.
5.140 Tan, Amy The Moon Lady. Illustrated by Gretchen Schields.
Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-788830-4. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Best-selling novelist Amy Tan offers her first book for children,
a story within a story told by Nai-nai to her three restless grand-
daughters held captive by rain. Nai-nai's tale is of her childhood
in China, of her own restlessness, and of her desire to see the
Moon Lady and to convey a secret wish from her heart. Today's
children will understand the conflicting emotions, guilt, mis-
chief, calamities, growing pains, and resolution. The watercolor
paintings are brilliantly colored, detailed, and engaging Chinese
folk art.
5.141 Temple, Charles. On the Riverbank. Illustrated by Melanie Hall.
Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-61591-7. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Charles Temple says that the words and the rhythms from this
tribute to "fishin' on the riverbank" came to him as he was
playing his banjo and daydreaming on the James River. The
rhythms of memory plunk out the tune of a riverbank song that
gets feet to tapping and catfish to biting: "Can't you hear those
crickets going, 'Crick, crick, crick'?" The shades of June are
peppered with black, and the whole scratchy effect gives a danc-
ing exuberance to this African American family's fishing expe-
dition.
5.142 Thomas, Elizabeth. Green Beans* Illustrated by Vicki Jo Reden-
baugh. Carolrhoda Books, 1992. ISBN 0-87614-708-2. 32p. 5-8.
Gramma is the proper sort, a creature of habit, and the kind of
person whom people obey. But her green bean plants are an-
other story entirely. Despite Gramma's best efforts, they refuse
to grow. Only when Gramma takes a trip, leaving Dorothea and
her father in charge of the garden, does a miracle occur, and
green beans reach skyward. Dorothea's success causes Gramma
to relax her gardening routines, and some other staid rituals as
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well. Vicki Jo Redenbaugh's good-natured characters are lanky
as bean poles.
5.143 Waddell, Martin. Once There Were Giants. Illustrated by Penny
Dale. Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN 0-385-29806-4. 24p. All ages.
To a baby, everyone larger seems to be a giant. From page to
page the gentle first-person narrative and endearing illustra-
tions show how over time the baby reaches childhood, then her
teenage years, and then college. She eventually marries and has
her own baby — who smiles up at surrounding giants. Notable
1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.144 Wallace-Brodeur, Ruth. Home by Five. Illustrations by Mark
Graham. Margaret K. McEIderry Books, 1992. ISBN 0-689-50509-
4. 32p. 5-9.
Ruth Wallace-Brodeur gently and humorously portrays Rosie, a
child who takes time to explore her city world — even it if means
not getting home on time. Although Rosie earnestly tries to
avoid distractions when given a deadline for being home, she is
a child who notices things. The author's portrayal of Rosie's
good intentions and of her parents' understanding of childhood
adds to the sweetness of the story. Mark Graham's repre-
sentational artwork relies on soft grays and browns to create
wintry scenes in which Rosie's face stands out.
5.145 Williams, Sherley Anne. Working Cotton. Illustrated by Carole
Byard. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-299624-9.
32p. 4-8.
In summer, Shelan is up before daybreak to pick cotton in the
fields of central California with her African American family.
The hard life and the transiency of peopk ^een in one field but
missing from the next is a rueful pattern, but not unpleasing to
Shelan, who enjoys doing her share of work with the family. The
simple text and vibrant acrylic paintings recapture the details of
the migrant worker lifestyle. Caldecott Honor Book, 1992.
5.146 Wood, Audrey. Weird Parents. Illustrated by Audrey Wood. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0649-9. 32p. 4-8.
"There once was a boy who had weird parents." Just how weird
are they? Well, the weird mother engages in such embarrass-
ments as blowing kisses from the bus stop, packing lunch sur-
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prises, and talking about the boy as though he isn't there. The
weird father shakes hands with everyone, wears a weird hat,
and walks like a chicken in crowds. Both of them laugh out loud
in the movies. There are days when the boy wishes that they
were like other parents, but then again Audrey Wood's flam-
boyant, lovingly depicted parents frolic across the pages.
5.147 Yarbrough, Camille. The Shimmershine Queens. G. P. Putnam's
Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21465-8. 142p. 10 and up (est.).
Fifth-grade Angie has the "get-up gift." Elderly Cousin Seatta
tells her so. It's a gift of spirit traceable to slave days, a gift that
gives dreamers the "shimmershine feeling" — optimism in the
face of trouble. And Angie's troubles are many: her daddy has
gone, her mother is sick, and the kids at her inner-city school
tease her about her dark skin. Then comes a special drama
teacher who reaches Angie and her friend Michelle with an
African project in which they role-play eighteenth-century chil-
dren, stolen into slavery, who dance their defiance.
5.148 Zolotow, Charlotte. The Quiet Mother and the Noisy Little Boy.
Illustrated by Marc Simont. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-
026979-0. 28p. 4-7 (est.).
A little boy named Sandy loves noise, but his mother does not.
Not until Sandy leaves for a day's visit with relatives does his
mother discover how much she misses him. And not until the
wildest and noisiest relatives come for a visit does Sandy dis-
cover how noisy he has been. Both realize that noise and quiet
are good at different times for different things. The lesson is
shared through Charlotte Zolotow's gentle writing and Marc
Simont's exuberant color.
5.149 Zolotow, Charlotte. This Quiet Lady. Illustrated by Anita Lobel.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09306-X. 24p. 3-7 (est.).
Quiet text follows a young girl as she inspects photographs and
snapshots of her mother at varying stages of her mother's life:
"This curly-haired little girl with the doll drooping from her
hand is my mother." Anita Lobel's French-set illustrations juxta-
pose large full-color portraits of the mother against muted-tone
representations of the child-narrator. When the little girl turns to
a picture of her mother holding her as an infant, the "life" story
comes full cycle as she realizes that "here is where I begin."
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5.150 Aamundsen, Nina Ring. Two Short and One Long. Houghton
Mifflin, 1990. ISBN 0-395-52434-2. 103p. 9-12 (est.).
As the summer holiday draws to a close, twelve-year-old Jonas
and his somewhat mysterious best friend Einar observe a large
Afghan family moving into their Oslo, Norway, neighborhood.
When Jonas befriends Hewad, the Afghan boy, Einar becomes
quiet and disapproving, causing Jonas to question the closeness
of their friendship. This insightful story, translated by the author
from the Norwegian, is about Einar conquering fears brought on
by a tragic past and about all three boys growing to understand
each other. Mildred L. Batchelder Award, 1990.
5.151 Aylesworth, Jim. Mr. McGill Goes to Town. Illustrated by
Thomas Graham. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-0772-5. 30p.
4^8 (est.).
Mr. McGill is repairing his mill, but it's too much work for one
person. So he seeks Mr. McRae's help. Mr. McRae is cutting his
hay, and the two friends join forces on that task, but it's too much
work for two people. They must seek Mr. McCall's assistance.
But Mr. McCall is building a wall, so the three friends pitch in
on that job only to discover they need still more help. This
cumulative tale, with embedded rhyming text, culminates with
five friends working together to complete everyone's chores in
no time at all.
5.152 Barbour, Karen. Nancy. Illustrated by Karen Barbour. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-256675-9. 32p. 4-7 (est).
Nancy moves into a new neighborhood and is ignored by four
best friends who decide not to play with her. However, once
Nancy invites the girls to her wild and wacky birthday party, the
girls become "five best friends." Modernistic gouache-and-
watercolor illustrations are done with Picasso-esque flair.
5.153 Brisson, Pat. Your Best Friend, Kate. Illustrated by Rick Brown.
Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-714350-3. 30p. 7-10 (est.).
In a book with text consisting entirely of notes, letters, and
postcards, Kate stays in touch with her best friend, Lucy, as Kate
travels with her family through eleven states. The flow of notes
gives humorous, affectionate, and informative glimpses of the
sights, as well as of the challenges of traveling with a smart-
alecky younger brother. Tucked around the edges of the pages
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are state birds, flowers, and trees. Postcards from their own
particular sites may inspire young students of geography.
5.154 Bunting, Eve. Summer Wheels. Illustrated by Thomas B. Allen.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-207000-1. 48p. 6-10.
The Bicycle Man's rules are simple: Neighborhood kids can check
out bicycles every day. For free. Just have tfiem back by four. Fix them
if they break. Lawrence and Brady have their own favorite sum-
mer wheels that they borrow. When a big kid, nearly twelve,
checks out Lawrence's bike, signing the book as "Abrehem Lin-
coln/7 the boys know that he has no intention of returning it.
Themes of trust and second chances will give children some-
thing to talk over. Hazy charcoal and pastel drawings locate this
neighborhood near your own.
5.155 Burns, Theresa. You're Not My Cat. Illustrated by Theresa
Burns. J. B. Lippincott, 1989. ISBN 0-397-32341-7. 32p. 6-9 (est.).
A little girl spends her days with an alley cat named Gus, who
she insists is not her cat. As their friendship grows, the little girl
soon realizes that Gus is her pal and a part of her life forever.
Cross-hatching and color pencil give texture and detail to this
tale of an alley cat that finds a home.
5.156 Cave, Hugh B. Conquering Kilmarnie. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN
0-02-717781-5. 176p. 10 and up.
A wild pig and a mutual need for peer companionship bring
together American-born Peter, who is still grieving over the
death of his mother and brother, and Zackie, a Jamaican island
boy. They grow to understand each other's cultures as they fight
nature and endure family circumstances. With an action-filled
plot, the story of their friendship is sure to entice the early
adolescent reader. Set on a Jamaican coffee plantation, the story
is also filled with information subtly folded into the plot.
5.157 Christopher, Matt. Return of the Home Run Kid. Illustrated by
Paul Casale. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-14080-5. 168p. 9 and
up (est.).
In this sequel to The Kid Who Only Hit Homers, Sylvester
Coddmyer HI experiences a baseball slump, making him ques-
tion his success during the previous season. Helped by a
stranger, Cheeko, Sylvester begins to play too aggressively and
to take shortcuts. Cheeko bears an uncanny resemblance to Ed-
die Cicotte, a member of the notorious 1919 Black Sox team.
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Sylvester learns that giving his best effort is the way to play the
game. Pencil illustrations realistically depict some of the epi-
sodes.
5.158 Cleary, Beverly. Strider. Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Morrow
Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09901-7. 192p. 8 and up.
When Leigh Botts (a character in Beverly Cleary's Dear Mr. Hen-
shaw) and his friend Barry find an abandoned dog on the beach,
they develop a joint custody agreement for the dog, whom they
name Strider. Strider 's time with Leigh is spent in the no-pets-
allowed cottage that he shares with his mother. Exercising the
dog readies Leigh for the track team, but he grows in other ways
as well — in his relation with his father, in his problem solving,
and in his feelings for a dog who fills a need that children will
understand. Leigh's account is written in a series of diary en-
tries.
5.159 Clifton, Lucille. Three Wishes. Illustrated by Michael Hays.
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-385-30497-8.
32p. 5-8.
In this first-person account told in an African American dialect,
narrator Zenobia attests to the truth of the saying that if you find
a penny with your birthdate on New Year's Day, you can make
three wishes. As in the folktale, Nobie is careless with her first
two wishes and must use the third to right a wrong. Her wise
mother helps her to understand that good friends are the fulfill-
ment of one's greatest wish. Michael Hays's acrylic paintings
show the texture of the linen canvas and seem to emit warmth
and light.
5.160 Corcoran, Barbara. The Potato Kid. Atheneum/Jean Karl Books,
1989. ISBN 0-689-31589-9. 172p. 9 and up (est).
Fourteen-year-old Ellis's plans to spend the summer on a horse
ranch go awry when her mother is obliged to hostess a ten-year-
old girl from a poverty-stricken potato-farming family. Disap-
pointed, Ellis is charged with entertaining Lilac, with whom she
has nothing in common except circumstance. The story of how
they cope is told in a humorous, often-poignant narrative in
which both girls and the reader learn to accept and appreciate
differences in people.
5.161 Fosburgh, Lisa. Afternoon Magic. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-
735431-8. 211p. 10 and up (est).
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They were all latchkey kids in an upscale neighborhood who
took comfort in meeting each other after school at Willie's house,
where they shared television and snacks. Amid the uncertainties
of Willie's life, including busy, bickering parents, an abusive
friend of the family, and an interfering grandmother, they were
a constant, even if no one knew they came. Then, into these
predictable afternoons, comes new-neighbor Harold, who per-
forms magic tricks, but also threatens, connives, blackmails,
dominates, and vandalizes.
5.162 Gibbons, Faye. King Shoes and Clown Pockets. Morrow Junior
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-06592-9. 231p. 9 and up (est.).
According to one fourth-grade reader, this book, set in Alabama,
is a "modern Tom Sawyer with everything I like in a book: drama,
comedy, and adventure." The unusual title nicknames the main
characters, Raymond Brock, youngest child of neglectful, too-
busy parents, and Bruce Manis, son of a frequently absent junk
dealer and a runaway mom. Through a series of hilarious ad-
ventures, King Shoes and Clown Pockets come to understand
their unhappy homes, cope with the unfairness of life, and ma-
ture as a result.
5.163 Gilson, Jamie. Sticks and Stones and Skeleton Bones. Illustra-
tions by Dee deRosa. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-688-10098-8. 162p. 8-11.
Digging up a time capsule, falling down an escalator, and fist
fighting at school turn fifth graders Hobie and Nick into former
best friends. Because of a recent flood, their school meets in a
shopping mall — complete with Santa Claus. It takes two student
mediators and a not-so-jolly St. Nick to help the boys mend their
differences. Jamie Gilson presents life in the fifth grade with
smiles and hearty laughter.
5.164 Haywood, Carolyn. Eddie's Friend Boodles. Illustrated by
Catherine Stock. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09028-
1. 80p. 6 and up.
In Carolyn Haywood's last book for children, a manuscript com-
pleted shortly before her death, Eddie Wilson's friend Boodles
assumes center stage. Intrigued by the circus performance that
he and Eddie attend, Boodles attempts to teach his dog Poochie
some tricks, with the usual sorts of calamities and chuckles. But
Boodles remembers Turnip the Clown's advice: "You have to
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believe You have to love your dog, and your dog has to love
you back/' And love does the trick.
5.165 Henkes, Kevin. Words of Stone. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN
0-688-11356-7. 152p. 10 and up (est.).
Ten-year-old Blaze Werla lives with his artist father and his
grandmother, but mostly he is alone, apart, and afraid, trying to
accept his mother's death. When brash Joselle Stark, abandoned
by her mother, "the beautiful Vicki," moves into the neighbor-
hood to live with her own grandmother, she learns details of
Blaze's fears and begins to leave messages on the hillside —
"words of stone" — that open the wounds of Blaze's past. Over
time, the two meet and become friends, and each fills the other's
needs. Blaze offers Joselle his sensitivity, and she gives him
courage to face his past.
5.166 Holmes, Barbara Ware. Charlotte Shakespeare and Annie the
Great. Illustrated by John Himmelman. Harper and Row, 1989.
ISBN 0-06-022615-3. 152p. 9-12.
Partly because her sixth-grade teacher believes in her, Charlotte
Cheetham writes a play for her class that is so funny and scary
that her father calls her Charlotte Shakespeare. As director,
Charlotte believes that her shy friend Annie should play the
lead, but brash Tina covets the part. Through coaching by Char-
lotte's father, Annie wins the part — and a lot of attention as well.
Charlotte learns some things about jealousy, about being in
charge, and about collaboration. Bravo, Charlotte, for a witty
and contemporary third-encore performance.
5.167 Jones, Rebecca C. Matthew and Tilly. Illustrated by Beth Peck.
Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44684-2. 32p. 3-6
(est).
Matthew and Tilly are the best of friends, boy and girl, black and
white. They ride bikes together, sell lemonade together, and play
sidewalk games together. But one day, while coloring together,
Matthew breaks Tilly's purple crayon, and the friendship crum-
bles, too, until each realizes how the best times depend on a best
friend. Beth Peck's dark-tone paintings are impressions of her
own childhood neighborhood of Washington Heights in New
York City.
5.168 Kherdian, David. The Great Fishing Contest. Illustrated by
Nonny Hogrogian. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22263-4.
46p. 7-10 (est.).
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Best friends Jason and Sammy enter the children's fishing con-
test at the zoo, a contest which has as its grand prize a complete
spinning outfit Painstakingly, the boys plan their strategies,
their floats, and their position on the banks of the pond. They
even plan how to earn a second fishing outfit should one of them
win. In a slim book divided into chapters, Nonny Hogrogian
uses pastels to produce edge-to-edge scenes of boys who fish
smart, meet challenges, and know friendship.
5.169 Lillie, Patricia. Jake and Rosie. Illustrated by Patricia Lillie.
Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07625-4. 24p. 6-8 (est.).
When friends are friends like Jake and Rosie — exactly the same
size and with hair almost the same color — they do everything
together. They play pirates, draw monsters, trade one shoe to be
twins, and even get the chicken pox together. But when Rosie is
gone one day, Jake suffers separation pain as only young chil-
dren can until Rosie returns sporting new shoes just like Jake's.
Simple illustrations show the warm friendship between sexes
and races.
5.170 Lisle, Janet Taylor. Afternoon of the Elves. Orchard Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-531-08437-X. 122p. 9-11.
Hillary befriends the mysterious Sara-Kate because of the mini-
ature village in her backyard, which Sara-Kate claims was built
by elves. Only through the strength of their friendship does
Sara-Kate let Hillary know about her mother's mental illness
and the resulting disintegration of her family. Neivbery Honor
Book, 1990.
5.171 Mazer, Norma Fox. Babyface. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN
0-688-08752-3. 165p. 12 and up.
Award-winning author Norma Fox Mazer recounts the story of
two fourteen-year-old best friends, Toni and Julie, and the strug-
gles that envelop their families. When Julie's family shatters and
she moves away, Toni is left alone to deal with her own prob-
lems: sibling jealousy, family illness and dissension, the roller-
coaster ride of first love, and the need to balance her growing
sense of independence with an equally strong desire for family
support. Regardless of the topic (puppy love, pending divorce,
changing relationships), Mazer portrays situations realistically
with clear, easily readable prose.
5.172 Mazer, Norma Fox. Silver. Avon Books/Flare Books, 1989. ISBN
0-380-75026-0. 202p. 10 and up.
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Sarabeth Silver and her mother barely manage to survive finan-
cially in their house trailer. When Sarabeth suddenly has the
opportunity to attend junior high school in a wealthy district,
her mother jumps at this chance to improve her daughter's
education. During the course of one year, Sarabeth learns that
the pains and pleasures of preadolescence cross all economic
levels. Topics sensitively portrayed include the changing family
unit, single parenting, friendships, first love, and sexual abuse.
ALA Best Books for Young Adults.
5*173 McKenna, Colleen O'Shaughnessy. Fifth Grade: Here Comes
Trouble. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41733-9.
137p. 8-12 (est).
Collette Murphy, age ten, wants to find out why she's different
from her friends, who consider her a party pooper and a fuddy
duddy. In so doing, she decides, against her better judgment, to
accept her friend Marsha's invitation to go shopping for teenage
things and to attend her boy-girl "Signpost to Maturity" birth-
day party. Shopping at Boss's in the mall turns into a nightmare,
but at the party Collette turns her attention to making sure that
Marsha's eleventh-year celebration is her greatest.
5.174 Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Alice in Rapture, Sort Of.
Atheneum/Jean Karl Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31466-3. 166p. 10-
12 (est).
This sequel to The Agony of Alice follows Alice, Elizabeth, and
Pamela through the summer before they enter junior high. For
Alice, it is also the summer of her first boyfriend. Her two best
friends have boyfriends, too, since rumor has it that having a
boyfriend is critical to seventh-grade success. Together they
struggle through adolescent worries — sometimes funny, some-
times poignant — and Alice wishes that she had a mother to turn
to. As fall arrives, Alice decides that for now she needs a "special
friend" more than a boyfriend.
5.175 Orgel, Doris. Nobodies and Somebodies. ISBN 0-670-82754-1.
152p. 8-12.
In Ms. Tatum's fifth-grade class, the girls in the in-group dress
alike and are members of an exclusive Super Stars Club. Almost
anything can cause their classmates to feel like "nobodies"
around the Supes — Laura, because she's the new girl, and Janet,
because she stutters. Even Vero, who's a member, feels uncertain
of herself and of the constancy of her family's love. In chapters
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titled with their names, these three girls tell their stories, and
learn about themselves, each other, and friendship.
5.176 Pendergraft, Patricia. Brushy Mountain. Philomel Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-399-21610-3. 207p. 10 and up.
Mountain dialect, an engrossing plot, and colorful characters
make this book a wonderful read-aloud. The plot is driven by
thirteen-year-old Arney's aborted and humorous attempts to
put an end to crotchety old man Hooker. Inevitably his actions
rescue the ungrateful old man instead. A pet turkey, fire, storms,
and the birth of the old man's grandchild add excitement and
humor to this warm story of a boy who learns that a thorny
exterior frequently hides an unhappy person inside.
5.177 Polacco, Patricia. Chicken Sunday. Illustrated by Patricia Po-
lacco. Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22133-6. 32p. 4rS.
Patricia Polacco's memories of childhood include Sunday's fried
chicken with Miss Eula Mae Walker and her grandsons, Stewart
and Winston. Miss Eula's African American family become like
Polacco's own. Little wonder that she wants more than anything
in the world to help her "brothers" get Miss Eula a special Easter
bonnet. Line drawings are shaded with warm skin tones, vibrant
colors, and even actual photographs tucked into cozy family
scenes. By painting and selling Ukrainian eggs, the children earn
money for the bonnet, and two cultures are blended.
5.178 Polacco, Patricia. Picnic at Mudsock Meadow. Illustrated by
Patricia Polacco. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-21811-4.
32p. 4-8.
William is sure that the eerie lights hanging over Quicksand
Bottoms are just swamp gas, and not the ghost of old Titus
Dinworthy. "Peeeeeee youuuuuuu," retorts Hester Bledden,
causing William to blush as "red as a Union City farm-fresh
tomato," and she beats him in one contest after another. In a final
attempt to better Hester, William braves the swamp. And Hester
Bledden is proud as punch to share a plate-o'-cream with the
swamp monster at Mudsock Meadow's annual Halloween pic-
nic.
5.179 Rodowsky, Colby. Dog Days. Illustrated by Kathleen Collins
Howell. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-36342-0.
131p. 7-11 (est).
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Rosie Riggs's summer vacation couldn't be worse. Her best
friend left for Minnesota, her mom left for work, and her favorite
baby-sitter left for Cape Cod. Summer life takes a turn for the
better, however, when "Sandy the Super Dog" and his owner, a
famous children's author, move in next door. Exciting events
turn the summer into one of important discoveries of both
friendships and fantasies.
5.180 Ross, Tony. A Fairy Tale. Illustrated by Tony Ross. Little, Brown,
1991. ISBN 0-316-75750-0. 32p. 4^8 (est).
Bessie doesn't believe in fairies or magic. But her elderly neigh-
bor, Mrs. Leaf, does. Mrs. Leaf reminds Bessie of the magic of a
perfect summer afternoon and the pure happiness of certain
Christmas Eves. Mrs. Leaf admits that even she might be a fairy,
which Bessie scoffs at since Mrs. Leaf is neither little nor pretty.
As Bessie grows and changes, so does her relationship with Mrs.
Leaf, and even Mrs. Leaf herself. Tony Ross's illustrations stroke
grays and blue-violets into milltown skies and enhance the
transformation of the characters.
5.181 Rylant, Cynthia. An Angel for Solomon Singer. Illustrated by
Peter Catalanotto. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-531-08578-3. 32p. All ages.
Living in a hotel for men in New York City with no fireplace for
sitting, no picture window for bird-watching, and no cat, Solo-
mon Singer "loved where he lived not at all." So Solomon wan-
ders the city as he wandered the fields of his native Indiana in
his boyhood. When he finds the Westway Cafe, where a waiter
named Angel smiles at him, Solomon's perceptions change. Pe-
ter Catalanotto's paintings capture the soul of the book, merging
dreamy visions with puddly reflected city lights.
5.182 Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman, and Mitchell Sharmat. The Pizza
Monster. Illustrated by Denise Brunkus. Delacorte Press, 1989.
ISBN 0-385-29722-X. 48p. 5-8.
Because Olivia Sharp is good at solving problems and good at
keeping secrets, she decides to become a secret agent. Her first
call comes from Duncan, an eternal pessimist who has lost his
best friend. The Eloise-like Olivia grabs her boa, enlists Willie
her chauffeur, and enthusiastically embarks on her first assign-
ment. Soon, though, she discovers that even fifty pizzas won't
buy a friend, and that Duncan's case will require serious work
on the fundamentals of friendship.
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5.183 Slepian, Jan. The Broccoli Tapes. Philomel Books, 1988. ISBN
0-399-21712-6. 157p. 8-12 (est.).
When Sara's family is temporarily relocated from Boston to
Hawaii, she and her brother Sam feel cut off from their mainland
friends and unaccepted in their new school. Then they must
cope with their grandmother's hospitalization and death.
Lonely Sara maintains ties with her old sixth-grade classroom
by tape-recording her experiences and her feelings. Through the
tapes, Sara tells of their discovery of a broccoli-eating cat,
trapped in lava rocks, and of the wary Eddie, as mistrustful as
the cat. The children's attempts to win the trust of both cat and
boy move the story to a poignant ending. ALA Notable Children's
Books, 1989; School Library Journal's Best Books, 1989; ALA Booklist
Children's Editors' Choices, 1989.
5.184 Snyder, Zilpha Keatly. Libby on Wednesday. Dell/Yearling
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-440-40498-3. 196p. 9-13 (est.).
Libby McCall feels more than a little different from the other
students at Morrison Middle School. Libby's feelings stem
mostly from the fact that she is attending school for the first
time. Besides being younger (only eleven), she is smaller than
the others, and initially she is too forthcoming with her intellect.
After winning a writing contest, Libby is assigned to a Wednes-
day writing workshop with four other students, and the group
members begin to reveal themselves through their writing and
responses. ALA Best Books for Young Adults.
5.185 Spinelli, Jerry. Fourth Grade Rats. Illustrated by Paul Casale.
Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-44243-0. 84p. 7-9.
"First grade babies! Second grade cats! Third grade angels!
Fourth grade . . . RATS!" Suds liked being a third-grade angel,
but now his best friend Joey is after him to become a true fourth-
grade rat— to push younger kids off swings, eat baloney (not
peanut butter and jelly) sandwiches, and defy his mother — in
order to take the first steps toward becoming a "man." However,
Suds eventually learns that growing up is much more complex
than impressing Joey Peterson.
5.186 Wallace, Bill. The Biggest Klutz in Fifth Grade. Holiday House,
1992. ISBN 0-8234-0984-8. 148p. 9 and up.
A bet between characters reminiscent of Thomas Rockwell's
How to Eat Fried Worms drives the plot of this hilarious story Pat
is a klutz, and everyone knows it. He proves it by getting stuck
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under a chain-link fence during the greatest tackle of his ten-
year-old life. But can he remain accident-free long enought to
win the bet so that Neal (and not he) has to kiss Kristine, the
Blimp, in front of the whole school? Fifth-grade jargon, short
chapters, and "don't-stop-now!" chapter endings keep the
reader engrossed all the way to the surprising ending.
5.187 Winthrop, Elizabeth. The Best Friends Club: A Lizzie and
Harold Story. Illustrated by Martha Weston. Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07583-5. 28p. 4-7.
Because Lizzie and Harold are constant companions, they de-
cide to establish the Best Friends Club. When Lizzie writes her
own restrictive club rules, suddenly no one but the two friends
can be admitted. Harold doesn't want to be in such an exclusive
club, and when he finds a new friend, Lizzie is hurt. Soon
Harold's diplomacy wins Lizzie over, and a new club, the No
Rules Club, is formed. Children who are just beginning to test
social relationships will find author Elizabeth Winthrop's per-
spectives both funny and informative.
Illness or Death
5.188 Ackerman, Karen. The Broken Boy. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN
0-399-22254-5. 160p. 10 and up.
At the edge of puberty, twelve-year-old Solly must learn the
limits of his responsibility for and friendship with Daniel, an
emotionally disturbed boy who lives next door. Daniel's violent
tantrums and his belief that he is connected spiritually to a polio
victim who lived in the same house years before test and finally
strengthen Solly's own belief in himself and his family. Karen
Ackerman deftly combines a strong mystery with a coming-of-
age tale.
5.189 Amadeo, Diana M. There's a Little Bit of Me in Jamey. Illus-
trated by Judith Friedman. Albert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-
7854-1. 29p. 6-9.
Brian is confused, afraid, and angry when his younger brother
Jamey's leukemia becomes worse. Then Jamey comes home
from the hospital, and Mom, Dad, and Grandma seem to forget
about Brian, so consumed are they with concern for Jamey's
health. Eventually, Brian's anger is assuaged, and he offers a
"little bit of himself/' his own bone marrow, to help save his
brother's life. Written by a nurse, the book features characters
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that are composites of her patients and their families as they
struggle with childhood cancer.
5.190 Brooks, Bruce. Everywhere, Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-
020729-9. 70p. 9 and up.
It is eleven-year-old Dooley who keeps a white boy's mind off
his grandfather, a grandfather who lies dying upstairs, a victim
of a weak heart. Dooley is Lucy's nephew, and he has accompa-
nied his African American aunt on her nursing assignment.
When Dooley suggests some soul switching between a turtle
and the narrator's grandfather, there is soul searching about
death, about life, about fear, and about trust. This is a book
worth discussion with upper graders.
5.191 Bunting, Eve. The Wall. Illustrated by Ronald Himler. Clarion
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-395-51588-2. 29p. 4-8.
This touching portrayal of a boy and his father searching *or a
name at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial speaks to both children
and adults. Through the young boy's eyes, the reader meets
other visitors to "The Wall" — a disabled veteran, a mourning
couple, and young girls on an outing with little understanding
of the memorial's significance. Eve Bunting artfully juxtaposes
the young boy's longing for his fallen grandfather and his un-
derstanding that his grandfather's name is in a permanent place
of honor. The paintings are quietly haunting.
5.192 Hamilton, Virginia. Cousins. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-
22164-6. 125p. 10 and up.
Eleven-year-old Cammy is devoted to her frail ninety-four-year-
old grandmother, now in a care home, and is reconciled to her
eventual passing. Too busy with other things, her brother and
cousins rarely visit their grandmother. When Cammy witnesses
the accidental drowning of Patty Ann, a cousin ner own age with
a seemingly perfect life, Cammy leans on Gram and learns the
process of recovery from such a dramatic event. Notable 1990
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies; ALA Notable
Children's Books, 1991.
5.193 Johnston, Tony. Grandpa's Song. Illustrated by Brad Sneed. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0802-5. 30p. 5-9.
Exaggerated caricatures captured in bold bright watercolors are
a joyful addition to this poignant tale of a young girl and her
aging grandpa. With the straightforward innocence and love
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that only a child possesses, she responds to her grandpa's grow-
ing forgetfulness by helping him to sing their favorite song,
thereby taking away some of his fear and sadness.
5.194 Jordan, MaryKate. Losing Uncle Tim. Illustrated by Judith
Friedman. Albert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-4756-5. 32p. 7-11.
Daniel and his Uncle Tim enjoy spending time together — they
go sledding, talk, and play with toys in Uncle Urn's antique
shop. When Daniel asks why his "favorite grown-up" has been
increasingly tired lately, he learns that Uncle Tim has AIDS and
that he will probably die. Watercolor illustrations in subdued
tones portray Daniel as he goes through a series of emotions —
pity, fear, anger, and sadness — until he begins to cope with his
uncle's disease and eventual death.
5.195 Keller, Holly. The Best Present. Illustrated by Holly Keller.
Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07320-4. 28p. 4-7 (est.).
Eight-year-old Rosie wants to visit her grandmother in the hos-
pital, but the rules state that visitors must be at least ten years
old. With the help of her friend Kate, Rosie dresses up to look
older, buys three carnations, and heads for the hospital. But the
hospital guard is not fooled, and Rosie must send up the flowers
for Grandmother with the elevator man. When Grandmother
comes home, she shows Rosie all of her get-well cards and her
favorite present — three carnations. Notable 1989 Children's Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
5.196 Laird, Elizabeth. Loving Ben. Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN 0-385-
29810-2. 183p. 10 and up (est).
Twelve-year-old Anna Peacock experiences troubles and tri-
umphs with girlfriends and boyfriends, with school, and with
popularity, but central to this novel is her love for her brother
Ben. When Ben is born, Anna knows something is wrong. Anna
and her family soon come to understand that their new baby is
hydrocephalic and severely disabled. Then they must deal with
Ben's death. Author Elizabeth Laird conveys to readers her un-
derstanding of the gifts that disabled children have to offer.
5.197 Madenski, Melissa. Some of the Pieces. Illustrated by Deborah
Kogan Ray. Little, Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-54324-1. 30p. 4-8.
With words perfectly chosen, this bittersweet story carries the
young reader from the pain of losing a parent, through the
healing process, and out of that bleak tunnel to the other side,
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where memories once again bring smiles. During a day of shar-
ing their memories, Dylan tells his mother, "it's like when Dad
died, he split into a thousand pieces so he could be with all the
people he loved. And I'm glad some of the pieces are with me."
Easy and comforting, Deborah Kogan Ray's illustrations befit
the story's mood and theme.
5.198 Mayne, William. Gideon Ahoy! Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN 0-
440-50126-1. 156p. Ages 10 and up.
Twelve-year-old Eva has always thought her family was a little
overwhelming, especially her brother Gideon, who is both
brain-damaged and deaf. But she never imagines that such a
horrifying accident as befalls Gideon could occur in her family
of strangers. Gideon's first job — opening and closing bridges on
a canal barge — may be his last, but it may also bring the eccen-
tric members of Eva's family closer together than they've ever
been before. Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, 1989.
5.199 Polacco, Patricia. Uncle Vova's Tree. Illustrated by Patricia Po-
lacco. Philomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21617-0. 30p. 4-8.
A Christmas season with Uncle Vova is rich with love and his
Russian homeland traditions of dancing, special ornaments, a
sleigh ride, Russian foods, and decorating a tree for the animals.
Then comes a sad time, the Christmas when Uncle Vova is gone.
Yet through memories and the keeping of traditions, the chil-
dren discover that their uncle's love will always be with them.
Warmly colored folk-art patterns surround penciled faces, cap-
turing a simple, joyous time. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
5.200 Roth, Susan L. We'll Ride Elephants through Brooklyn. Illus-
trated by Susan L. Roth. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN
0-374-38258-1. 29p. 3-6 (est.).
A little girl anticipates the day when Grandpa will get better.
That special day will feature a parade through Brooklyn com-
plete with elephants, balloons, a band, dancing and cartwheels,
and root beer and cupcakes. Brightly colored collage illustra-
tions enhance this celebration of a child's love for her grandpa.
5.201 Rylant, Cynthia. Missing May. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08596-1. 89p. 11 and up.
When May dies, life almost stops for Ob, her husband of many
years, and for twelve-year-old Summer, the orphaned niece
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whom the couple has raised in their old age. May's life spirit had
buoyed them, bringing them strength because "We had May to
brag on us both/' Summer, May said repeatedly, was the best
little girl that she ever knew. And to May, arthritic Ob was the
sim and the moon. So when Cletus, an odd neighbor boy with
his own set of gifts, brings them an ad for a spirtual medium, Ob
grasps at the chance to communicate with May once again.
Cynthia Rylant's story, set in West Virginia, offers great love and
achieves great healing. Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award,
1992; Newbery Medal, 1993.
5.202 Rylant, Cynthia. Mr. Griggs' Work. Illustrated by Julie Down-
ing. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-
08369-1. 27p. 4-7.
With the sensitivity to which her readers are accustomed, Cyn-
thia Rylant tells the story of Mr. Griggs, a man who loves his
work in a small-town post office so much that he can't stop
thinking about it. When he gets sick and must miss work for the
first time ever, he is miserable. Upon recovery and return to
work, he relishes being there even more, asking his first cus-
tomer, "almost gleefully, 'First Class or Parcel Post?'" Colorful
pastel illustrations show the pride and joy that Mr. Griggs has in
his work.
5.203 Springer, Nancy. Colt. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN
0-8037-1022-4. 121p. 10 and up.
Participating in a horseback riding program for the disabled,
Colt Vittorio, at first reluctant, comes to cherish his time in the
saddle and out of his wheelchair. He gains needed physical
strength and confidence. But when he develops a physical prob-
lem that prevents him from riding, his new stepfather finds the
solution in a Paso Fino horse — a breed that does not trot. This
warm story concludes with a harrowing ride that fosters Colt's
inner strength and resources.
5.204 Stolz, Mary. King Emmett the Second. Illustrated by Garth Wil-
liams. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09520-8. 56p. 7 and
up.
In this sequel to Emmett's Pig, Emmett Murphy must deal simul-
taneously with two traumas in his life: news of the death of his
beloved pet pig, King Emmett, and a pending family move from
New York to Ohio. Emmett's initial refusal to be comforted or
cajoled by his new porch or garden or neighbors or even a new
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bicycle seems perfectly reasonable and childlike. Eventually,
Emmett comes to love both Ohio and a new pet. Garth Wil-
liams's intermittent sketches include a Wilbur-like remembrance
of King Emmett the First.
5.205 Thomas, Jane Resh. Saying Good-bye to Grandma. Illustrated
by Marcia Sewall. Clarion Books, 1988. ISBN 0-89919-645-4. 48p.
6-9.
At age seven, Suzie is faced with saying good-bye to Grandma.
Suzie and her mother and father travel to Grandma's funeral,
where they gather with other friends and relatives to grieve, to
bid a final farewell, and to celebrate the love that they have for
one another. From the cousins' whispered game of hide-and-
seek in the casket display room of the funeral home to the tears
that Grandpa sheds, it is both a touching and real story. Cer-
tainly this book will assist teachers, counselors, and parents as
they help children understand the death of a loved one. Joan
Fassler Memorial Book Award, Association for the Care of Children's
Health, 1989.
5.206 Thurman, Chuck. A Time for Remembering, Illustrated by
Elizabeth Sayles. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1989. ISBN 0-671-68573-2. 25p. 4-8 (est.).
A boy's grandfather gave him many things, good times, and
opportunities to learn and grow. After his grandfather's death,
the boy sits in front of a fireplace and uses a flower that his
grandfather gave him on their last visit together to open a well
of memories that will keep his grandfather alive forever. Shad-
owy, expressionistic paintings are somber, yet comforting.
5.207 Wilson, Johnniece Marshall. Robin on His Own. Scholastic
Hardcover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-41813-0. 144p. 8-12.
When Aunt Belle marries nnd moves out of town, Robin's wid-
owed father decides that he and Robin must move to a smaller
apartment, which means that Robin may lose his cat, his new
parakeet, and his friends. Robin is also trying to come to terms
with the death of his mother. Left alone one night, Robin sets out
to visit Aunt Belle, with disastrous consequences. Johnniece Mar-
shall Wilson's portrait of African American family life is warm
and convincing.
5.208 Woodruff, Elvira. Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead, But. ...
Illustrated by Noah and Jess Woodruff. Holiday House, 1992.
ISBN 0-8234-0962-7. 220p. 10 and up (est.).
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When Marty's fourth-grade teacher asks the class to write a
letter to a famous person, Marty can think of no living hero —
none, that is, except Gramps. For weeks, though, Gramps has
been confined to a nursing home, too ill to live with Marty and
his mother. On a whim, Marty writes to Napoleon. When
Gramps hears of it, he hints of a way to get the letter across time.
In the end, Gramps has taught Marty laughter, magic, mystery,
and hope.
5.209 Ziefert, Harriet. When Daddy Had the Chicken Pox. Illustrated
by Lionel Kalish. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-026907-3. 28p.
4-8 (est.).
Ellen is fearful when her father becomes so ill with the chicken
pox that he can't go to work or attend her ballet recital. But after
a few days, his lack of interest in everything turns to requests for
food, the newspaper, and his briefcase. Stylized illustrations
chronicle the return to health as pox fade and frowns turn to
smiles.
School Life and Day Care
5.210 Baehr, Patricia. School Isn't Fair! Illustrated by R. W. Alley. Four
Winds Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-708130-3. 30p. 4-6 (est.).
Edward finds one grumble after another at school — the snack-
time carrot with the stump left on, Donny who knocks him
down, Linda who obstructs his view and splashes juice, and
Mrs. Monroe who has no sense of justice. In the end, Edward's
skill in zipping jackets brings a triumphant turn of events. Styl-
ized drawings, highlighted with colored pencil and watercolor,
complement a story of childhood that rings true. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.211 Bunting, Eve. Our Sixth-Grade Sugar Babies. J. B. Lippincott,
1990. ISBN 0-397-32452-9. 146p. 9-12.
When Mrs. Oda gives her sixth-grade class an assignment in
responsibility, each student becomes "parent" to a five-pound
bag of sugar for one week. Even though their sugar babies are
never to be left alone, Vicki becomes distracted by a seventh-
grade boy and temporarily abandons her baby on the lawn.
When she returns, both "baby" and an elderly neighbor have
disappeared. Vicki must decide whether to own up to her re-
sponsibilities or to take an easier route.
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5.212 Bunting, Eve. Our Teacher's Having a Baby. Illustrated by Di-
ane de Groat. Clarion Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-60470-2. 32p. 6-8
(est).
The title page is crayoned in a child's hand and thumbtacked to
a bulletin board. Diane de Groat's watercolors bring a classroom
family to life as Mrs. Neal explains to her first graders that
"Teachers can be mothers, too." Narrator Samantha and the
other children engage in touching baby preparations such as
putting stickers on their teacher's shirt, "right on the stretched-
out part/' writing letters, picking names, and cutting out baby
things for the bulletin board. Their questions and concerns are
childlike and honest, their teacher sensitive and open.
5.213 Carrick, Carol. Left Behind. Illustrated by Donald Carrick. Clar-
ion Books, 1988. ISBN 0-89919-535-0. 29p. 5-8.
Manifesting many children's fears, Christopher becomes sepa-
rated from his classmates on a trip to the aquarium. When he
steps from the subway to let other passengers off, the train
leaves without him. With all the worries and confusion of a lost
child, Christopher tries to maintain his bearings, read signs, and
look for help. A policeman who knows what to do and an un-
derstanding teacher make for a comforting conclusion. Water-
colors bustle with city life.
5.214 Cleary, Beverly. Muggie Maggie. Illustrated by Kay Life. Mor-
row Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08554-7. 70p. 8-12 (est.).
Third-grader Maggie Schultz decides that she has no use for
cursive writing, with its imprecise squiggles so different from
manuscript printing and writing with the computer. Her dispo-
sition gets worse when she tries writing her name in cursive at
school and it comes out "Muggie," a name that sticks. Maggie
stubbornly refuses to back down, and in the process she learns
that there is a greater significance to cursive writing than just
learning to close her loops.
5.215 Delton, Judy. My Mom Made Me Go to School. Illustrated by
Lisa McCue. Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN 0-385-30330-0. 32p. 5-8.
Summer over, Mom announces that it's time for preparations for
school. For the kindergarten-bound narrator, Archie, that means
such things as new corduroy pants (the color of peas) that hang
over his shoes, won't bend, and smell awful. It means new shoes
that pinch, a dental checkup, booster shots, and a haircut that
makes his head feel like a toothbrush. No wonder Archie de-
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tides that he's not going to school. Lisa McCue's cheerful illus-
trations are suitably impish.
5.216 Hennessy, B. G. School Days* Illustrated by Tracey Campbell
Pearson. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-670-83025-9. 32p. 3-8.
Dedicated to "all the teachers who make school fun/' this book
is a visual treat— beginning with the arrival of the school bus,
through circle time and show and tell, to the last good-bye. In
watercolor washes, children are depicted alternately playing,
listening to stories, painting a huge blue whale, tending class-
room pets, or making letter games. Rhyming text is printed as a
teacher's handwriting on writing lines along the bottom bor-
ders. The pictures are worth close inspection for humorous de-
tails.
5.217 Hoffman, Phyllis. Meatball. Illustrated by Emily Arnold
McCully. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1991. ISBN
0-06-022564-5. 32p. 2-7.
Marilyn is called Meatball by her day-care teacher, Julia, because
Marilyn is round and yummy Marilyn relates in first person her
day-care routine — from morning drop-off to evening pickup.
Included are descriptions of work and play, friends and centers,
naps and snacks. The tone is gentle and comforting, as are Emily
Arnold McCully's warm, multicultural classroom scenes.
5.218 Hurwitz, Johanna. Class President. Illustrated by Sheila
Hamanaka. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09114-8.
85p. 7 and up.
As the fifth grade begins, Julio Sanchez and his friends are
assigned a new teacher who initiates some unusual activities.
One is the election of a class president. Cricket Kaufman, the
smartest girl in class, and Lucas Cott, the class clown, appear to
be the only choices until Julio's surprising nomination. Unas-
suming Julio is nominated because of his kindness, generosity,
and leadership abilities. Julio's eventual election is set against
the background of normal fifth-grade turmoils. Black-and-white
illustrations add to the story's realism.
5.219 Lowry, Lois. Your Move, J. P.! Dell/Yearling Books, 1991. ISBN
0-440-40497-5. 122p. 9-12 (est.).
J. P. Tate is twelve, a good student, a champion chess player, and
in love. The object of his crush is Angela Patricia Galsworthy,
newly arrived from England, with traits that make J. P. use
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deodorant and think in trite phrases: her hair is like spun gold,
her teeth like pearls, her eyes like pools. To gain Angela's affec-
tion, J. P. falls into a "web of deception" that involves a fictitious
disease and rich relatives. True friendship and gently guided
self-inspection turn things around.
5.220 Martin, Ann. Rachel Parker, Kindergarten Show-Off. Illus-
trated by Nancy Poydar. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-
0935-X. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
For the energetic, five-year-old African American narrator,
Olivia, who is "very good at kindergarten," there is great expec-
tation that the new neighbors may have a girl just her age. But
when Rachel Elizabeth Parker moves in and can also read and
write, has two first names, a puppet stage, a granddaddy who
gives candy, and a baby sister, it may be too much for Olivia to
bear. A sensitive teacher and a shared task help cement friend-
ship.
5.221 McKenna, Colleen O'Shaughnessy. Fourth Grade Is a Jinx.
Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41735-5. 168p.
8-12.
To Collette's horror and embarrassment, when her fourth-grade
teacher breaks her leg, Collette's own mother is selected as the
substitute! Although the class is pleased, Collette is not, because
the happy routine of the Murphy's home life is destroyed by her
mother's working. The familiar story problems, the somewhat
exaggerated characters of snooty Marsha and pesky Roger,
abundant conversation, and short paragraphs make this a sure
favorite of intermediate children.
5.222 Morris, Judy K. The Kid Who Ran for Principal. J. B. Lippincott,
1989. ISBN 0-397-32360-3. 212p. 8-12.
Sixth graders have reasons to work hard on their class election
project to change Daniel Webster Elementary from a "good little
school" to a "great little school": good math, good teaching, fair
rules, a soccer coach, workable equipment. Class member Bon-
nie Mann, chosen to run for interim principal, learns that more
than her shy, "good-little-girl" reputation is necessary to effect
changes. She must be assertive before the school community.
Election night arrives, and parents are surprised to learn the
depth of student commitment to the campaign.
5.223 Roe, Eliane Corbeil. Circle of Light. Harper and Row, 1989.
ISBN 0-06-025079-8. 248p. 10 and up.
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Lucy, a thirteen-year-old French Canadian, reluctantly agrees to
represent her Catholic school in a regional scholastic competi-
tion. During the long months of hard study, Lucy grapples with
isolation, teasing, grief over the deaths of her father and brother,
and the pains of first love. Ultimately, her discipline and matur-
ity bring honor to her school, pride and consolation to her fam-
ily, and romance to her life.
5.224 Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman, and Mitchell Sharmat. The Prin-
cess of the Fillmore Street School. Illustrated by Denise
Brunkus. Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN 0-385-29811-0. 44p. 5-8.
In her second adventure as Agent for Secrets, Olivia Sharp, who
is a cross between the pampered Eloise of the Ritz and the
resourceful Encyclopedia Brown, is approached by neat-freak
Desiree in her campaign to become Princess of Fillmore Street
School. With chauffeur and boa, Olivia skirts disasters and
wraps up a happy ending.
5.225 Waggoner, Karen. The Lemonade Babysitter. Illustrated by
Dorothy Donohue. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992. ISBN
0-316-91711-7. 29p. 4-7 (est.).
Molly prefers tagging along to the office with her single mom
rather than staying at home with a baby-sitter. In fact, when
elderly neighbor Mr. Herbert shows up, Molly announces that
she is too old for baby-sitters. When Molly realizes the inevita-
ble, she makes plans to ensure his resignation. Yet Mr. Herbert
remains good-natured, leading Molly to surprise him with her
own brand of homemade lemonade. Expressive ink drawings
will help readers to speculate on Mr. Herbert's return.
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5.226 Blume, Judy Fudge-a-Mania. Dutton Children's Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-525-44672-9. 147p. 7-11 (est.).
"Blueberry Baby Feet/7 "Dizzy for Izzy," and "Turtle the Dog
Meets Skunk": these are possible titles for chapters in the chaos
that results when the families of Fudge Hatcher and Sheila Tub-
man spend three weeks together in the same vacation home.
And at the center of most escapades is five-year-old Fudge. As
more than half of the text consists of conversation, the book, or
one of its many hilarious episodes, lends itself to classroom
plays or amusing read-alouds.
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5*227 Brittain, Bill. My Buddy, the King* Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN
0-06-020725-6. 135p. 9-12.
Tim Quilt just happens to be at the drug store on Saturday
morning when the teenage king of Mokobway nearly chokes on
a hot dog. It's Tim who saves his life, so interested government
agents "encourage" Tim to become the king's buddy for the sake
of rich oil reserves. But more trouble awaits the young ruler in a
tussle for power among the people of Mokobway, and Urn's
quick wits are needed again. Two friends who struggle to under-
stand different cultures make for high-interest, funny episodes.
5.228 Busselle, Rebecca. Bathing Ugly. Orchard Books/Richard Jack-
son Books, 1988. ISBN 0-531-08401-9. 184p. 11 and up (est.).
When thirteen-year-old Betsy Sherman discovers that her
mother sent her to camp to lose weight, Betsy is determined to
turn her current image around and be selected this year's "Bath-
ing Beauty." Instead, because of her good-natured personality
and chubby figure, she is chosen to participate in the comical
"Bathing Ugly" contest. Told in first person, Betsy's tale of de-
signing and donning the most outrageous bathing costume in
contest history is satisfying and giggle-producing.
5.229 Byars, Betsy. The Seven Treasure Hunts. Illustrated by Jennifer
Barrett. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-020886-4. 74p. 7-11.
Fun and misadventure follow pals Jackson and Goat as the two
boys set up a series of treasure hunts, determined to outsmart
each other. During one of the hunts, Jackson inadvertently an-
tagonizes Goat's bossy older sister, Rachel, by eating her Popsi-
cle, so Rachel throws a kink into the boys' fun. Written by New-
bery award-winning author Betsy Byars, this humorous book,
enhanced by comical pen-and-ink drawings, is appropriate both
for middle-grade readers or as a read-aloud book for primary-
grade children.
5.230 Carris, Joan. The Greatest Idea Ever. Illustrated by Carol
Newsom. J. B. Lippincott, 1990. ISBN 0-397-32379-4. 167p. &-12.
Enterprising fourth-grader Gus Howard and his great ideas
manage both to impress and to vex almost every significant
other in his life — his mother; his saintly, patient teacher, Mr.
Keene; and Nanny Vincent, his female counterpart and arch-
nemesis. This time Gus tries to train a new dog and to organize
a school art show. Joan Carris tells her innocent story in simple,
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plain English and weaves plot complications that are neatly tied
in this fourth book about the Howard boys.
5.231 Conford, Ellen. Dear Mom, Get Me Out of Here! Little, Brown,
1992. ISBN 0-316-15370-2. 160p. 10-12 (est.).
For thirteen-year-old Paul Tanner, the boarding school that his
parents chose, Burnside, is a cross between a medieval dungeon
and a looney bin. Orson Autrey, Paul's self-proclaimed genius of
a roommate (who tries to fly in his spare time), explains it this
way: "You have to understand that there's something wrong
with every kid here." Teachers, too, are unusual. Coach
Waldrup, for example, schedules outdoor checkers tournaments
in the snow. Then there's the malevolent Headmaster Pickles —
Paul and friends suspect that he has a dark past and try to
uncover his secrets.
5.232 Danziger, Paula. Earth to Matthew. Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN
0-385-30453-6. 148p. 9-12.
Matthew Martin, lead character in two previous books by Paula
Danziger, begins to experience some of the pangs of growing up:
girls (in particular, one girl) are almost worth being teased
about, some of his best retorts are being left unspoken, and a
school project on the ecosystem is intriguing. In this adventure,
Matthew and his class take a field trip to the Franklin Institute
as part of their ecology study, an event that meshes story line
with some didactic content.
5.233 Danziger, Pauia. Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes. Delacorte
Press, 1989. ISBN 0-385-29805-6. 115p. 9-12.
Matthew Martin can't wait until his eleventh-birthday sleep-
over. He spends the time counting the days, tormenting girls,
including his sister Amanda, and planning the list of junk food
to serve. But just before the birthday, he has a fight with his best
friend Joshua, the girls in his sixth-grade class organize to get
their revenge, and Matthew finds his plans askew. In Paula
Danziger 's breezy style, Matthew's remorse, if not sincere, is at
least funny in this first book about Matthew.
5.234 Danziger, Paula. Make like a Tree and Leave. Delacorte Press,
1990. ISBN 0-385-30151-0. 117p. 9-12.
Matthew Martin's adventure in this second book involves sib-
ling rivalry and antics associated with serving as chair of the
Mummy Committee on the Egypt Unit Project. From classmate
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Brian Bruno's entrapment in a plaster mummy cast to a sudsy
pet wash that is an altruistic effort to raise money for a class-
mate's medical treatment, situations are fast-moving, making
the book well suited as a read-aloud.
5.235 Gilson, Jamie. Hobie Hanson: Greatest Hero of the Mall. Illus-
trated by Anita Riggio. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-688-08968-2. 149p. 8-12 (est.).
Hobie's dreams of heroic deeds fade as he, the child whom he's
baby-sitting, and Fido are rescued by know-it-all Molly during
a town flood. Then, when classes for the fourth through sixth
grades at Central School are forced to resume at the defunct
"Bob's Togs for All the Family" in Wilhurst Mall, it is Molly who
finds the bag of valuables that Hobie lost during his rescue. The
bag is later stolen, and Hobie's laughable ordeals while retriev-
ing his treasures from Larry Lion earn him the long-awaited title
of "Greatest Hero of the Mall."
5.236 Goode, Diane. Where's Our Mama? Illustrated by Diane Goode.
Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44770-9. 28p. 3-7
(est).
At the Gare d'Orsay, a Paris train station, Mama's hat blows off,
and she chases it out of sight. With Mama lost, her children beg
a gendarme's help in finding "the most beautiful woman in the
world." Together, they search the city — visiting a school, a baker,
a theater— but they see no one who looks or acts like Mama.
Meantime, careful readers will spot Mama flitting in and out of
scenes looking for her children. But weren't they supposed to
wait at the station? Diane Goode's period costumes and scenes
reflect the cluttered, elegant charm of the Parisian setting and a
comforting ending as well
5.237 Grossman, Bill. The Guy Who Was Five Minutes Late. Illustra-
tions by Judy Glasser. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-022269-
7. 32p. 3-6 (est).
When a baby is born just five minutes late, this sets the pattern
for his entire life. Ever after, "by night or by day, / at work or at
play," he is always five minutes late. When he is late to his own
wedding, the bride marries his brother instead. But things turn
out just fine when he meets the Princess Carrie, who shares his
late trait. Rhyming text, an identifiable theme, and stylized illus-
trations make for exaggerated fun.
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5.238 Hutchins, Pat. Rats! Illustrated by Laurence Hutchins. Greenwil-
low Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07776-5. 96p. 6-10 (est.).
More than anything, Sam wants a rat. He wants a rat so badly
that he buys one before asking his parents' permission. Never-
theless, after a full-tilt public relations campaign, Sam's parents
acquiesce, and Nibbles is his. But one small rat wreaks giant
havoc. Nibbles scares visitor Veronica into a faint, creates racket
enough so that the police are notified, and ends up giving birth
to nine new Nibbles. Laurence Hutchins's black-and-white
drawings are wacky matches for the text.
5.239 Levine, Evan. Not the Piano, Mrs. Medley! Illustrated by S. D.
Schindler. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1991. ISBN
0-531-08556-2. 32p. 4-7.
Despite Max's impatience, his grandmother, Mrs. Medley, can't
walk to the beach without packing half her belongings — includ-
ing table, chairs, bongo drums, her Monopoly set, and an accor-
dion. But once there, she's so smitten by the sand and the waves
that she forgets all of the paraphernalia, and the two laugh
together when they realize she has brought everything but the
swimsuits! Illustrations are filled with the humorous clutter of
Mrs. Medley's possessions and her infectious glee when she
recognizes her silliness.
5.240 Lillie, Patricia. When the Rooster Crowed. Illustrated by Nancy
Winslow Parker. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09379-5.
32p. 3-6.
For a farmer awakened by the crow of the rooster at ten minutes
to five, there is need for "ten more minutes." When his cow says
"Mmmooo," and his rooster goes "Cock-a-doodle-doo" again,
it's "five more minutes" that the farmer needs. Other barnyard
animals add to the rooster's wake-up call, but it takes them all
in chorus to make the farmer say, "ALL RIGHT!" and begin his
morning chores. Colors are morning-cheerful, shapes are sim-
ple, and scenes are uncluttered.
5.241 Lowry, Lois. Anastasia at This Address. Houghton Mifflin,
1991. ISBN 0-395-56263-5. 130p. 8-12.
Eighth in the Anastasia series, this humorous novel explores
Anastasia's misadventures in the world of romance. Responding
to a personal ad written by a wealthy, sophisticated, twenty-
eight-year-old bachelor, Anastasia begins a correspondence full
of half-truths in order to spice up her lackluster love life. When
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a friend's wedding and fate intervene, Anastasia ends her "love-
letters" escapade with a big sigh of relief.
5.242 Mahy, Margaret. The Great White Man-Eating Shark: A Cau-
tionary Tale. Illustrated by Jonathan Allen. Dial Books for Young
Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0749-5. 32p. 5^8.
It is not Norvin's fault that he is an actor who looks like a great
white shark. But it is his fault that he is such a greedy boy that
he doesn't want to share the cove with other swimmers.
Through a combination of his looks, his swimming agility, his
acting talent, and a strapped-on dorsal fin, Norvin terrorizes the
summer crowd, sending people screeching to shore. His plot is
foiled, however, by the appearance of a real shark who takes a
fancy to Norvin.
5.243 Manes, Stephen. Chocolate-Covered Ants. Scholastic Hard-
cover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-40960-3. 103p. 8-12.
It all starts when Max's little brother Adam gets an ant farm for
his birthday. That's when Max tells Adam about people eating
chocolate-covered ants. Because Adam refuses to accept that
contention, the bet is on. The taste of ants is eloquently described
in a story that is reminiscent of Thomas Rockwell's How to Eat
Fried Worms. Stephen Manes offers groaners for middle graders
that include ants sneaked into ice cream, hidden in covers, and
exploded in the microwave.
5.244 Manes, Stephen. Make Four Million Dollar$ by Next
Thur$day! Illustrated by George Ulrich. Bantam/Skylark
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-553-07050-9. 87p. 8-12 (est.).
Jason Nozzle wants to be a multimillionaire. Lucky for him, he
finds a book by Dr. K. Pinkerton Silverfish titled Make Four
Million Dollar$ by Next Thur$day. The book's instructions are to
follow Dr. Silverfish's advice without deviation and definitely
not to read ahead. So Jason buries money, pins thirty-seven
dollar signs to his clothes for a day, chants a money mantra, and,
in general, performs to code. Readers may recognize Dr. Silver-
fish as author of Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days.
5.245 Paulsen, Gary. The Boy Who Owned the School: A Comedy of
Love. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-
08465-5. 85p. 11 and up.
Jacob Freisten does his best to slip through high school — and
life — completely unnoticed. In order to avoid flunking English,
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he is forced by Mrs. Hilsak to help out as a stage-crew member
for the school play. When his love for the play's star, Maria
Tesser, goes unrequited, Jacob finally energizes himself, discov-
ering both romance and his own potential. Gary Paulsen's dry
humor and highly readable prose make this an easy read for less
motivated students.
5.246 Peck, Robert Newton. Higbee's Halloween. Walker, 1990. ISBN
0-0827-6969-1. lOlp. 10-12.
Halloween in Clod's Corner is unforgettable the year that the
Striker gang moves in from Siberia. When Canker, Hernia, Zitt,
and the other Strikers erect their torture-chamber fort in town,
Higbee H. Higgenbottom knows he must counter the bullies. As
told by his friend and reluctant accomplice, Quincy, the tale
centers on revenge, pumpkin pies, and a cannon on the village
green. Quincy's pompous language offsets Higbee's Huck Finn
nonchalance, and the pieces fall together for the "smashing"
climax.
5.247 Peck, Robert Newton. Soup in Love. Illustrated by Charles Ro-
binson. Delacorte Press, 1992. ISBN 0-385-30563-X. 114p. 9-12.
Soup and Rob are up to new plans and pranks in their twelfth
adventure in 1920s rural Vermont. This time the boys are aiming
to win the prize for the most unusual valentine in the village in
order to impress the town's prettiest girls. The valentine con-
struction depends on Mrs. Spazzatura's new refrigerator box, a
leftover toboggan, a white horse named Black Thunder, and a
visitor named Ox. The results are as funny and as predictable as
readers can imagine.
5.248 Pinkwater, Daniel. Uncle Melvin. Illustrated by Daniel Pinkwa-
ter. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-774675-5. 27p. 5^8.
Charles's Uncle Melvin is different from other people. Some
even say that he's crazy. Uncle Melvin says that he understands
what the birds and animals say to him. He says that his old-fash-
ioned derby keeps his thoughts from bouncing away. He even
thinks that the president is an iguana. But Charles knows that
Uncle Melvin has a special perception and understanding about
the world. Daniel Pinkwater's scribbly backgrounds, bright col-
ors, and mild faces give a lift to this warm tale for children.
5.249 Remkiewicz, Frank. Greedyanna. Illustrated by Frank
Remkiewicz. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
688-10295-6. 32p. 4-8.
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Little Anna is "going through a phase." For her, everything
(except lima beans) is "Mine!" Brother Eddie renames her
"Greedyanna," and the family indulges her totally, even moving
to the garage so the greedy one does not have to share the house.
But Greedyanna soon learns that being selfish is lonely and not
much fun after all. Ink drawings painted with watercolor and
gouache are as comical as the words.
5.250 Sachar, Louis. Wayside School Is Falling Down. Illustrated by
Joel Schick. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-
07868-0. 179p. 8-10.
The students from the looney thirty-story Wayside School are
back in this sequel to Sideways Stories from Wayside School Back
is Mrs. Jewls, teacher on the thirtieth floor for a "class where
nobody was strange because nobody was normal." Back are the
three Erics (Fry, Bacon, and Ovens). Back is Todd, who always
rides the kindergarten bus home at noon because his name is
forever on the board. Back, too, are all the other students who
dread Mrs. Mush's cafeteria concoctions, who avoid the base-
ment at all costs, and who puzzle over the absence of a twenty-
ninth floor.
5.251 Samuels, Barbara. What's So Great about Cindy Snappleby?
Illustrated by Barbara Samuels. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
531-08579-1. 32p. 3-6.
Cool Cindy Snappleby is coming to play with Dolores's big
sister, Faye. Cindy wears pink hair ribbons and pink-dotted
dresses and thinks little children are usually messy and pesty.
Self-assured Cindy shares the secret of how she always wins in
jacks by saying, "steady as a rock and cool as a cucumber." It's
up to Dolores to shake Cindy Snappleby's calm by sharing some
secrets of her own — including a box of live frogs. Sisters align in
this Dolores story filled with bright action.
5.252 Spinelli, Jerry. The Bathwater Gang. Illustrated by Meredith
Johnson. Little, Brown/Springboard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-316-
80720-6. 59p. 7-11 (est.).
When Granny suggests to bored Bertie that a good summer
activity may be to start a gang, Granny had in mind a good
gang — one that does projects. But "gangs" have a different con-
notation for Mrs. Pickwell, the mother of Bertie's best friend,
and she refuses to let her daughter join. And ?t looks as though
Mrs. Pickwell is right: a boys' gang forms to combat Bertie's, and
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balloon and egg fights break out. It takes Granny starting her
own gang to settle the fracas.
5.253 Stevenson, Su?ie. Jessica the Blue Streak. Illustrated by Suqie
Stevenson. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN
0-531-08398-5. 29p. 5-8 (est.).
Daddy brings home an energetic, six-month-old puppy named
Jessica. The family dogs are not impressed with this "blue
streak/' and the children spend their day fetching things Jessica
has snatched, keeping Jessica from chewing shoes and furniture,
and cleaning up after her. Cartoon-like watercolors show ram-
bunctious Jessica in action.
5.254 Tusa, Tricia. Sherman and Pearl. Illustrated by Tricia Tusa.
Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-789542-4. 28p. 4-8 (est.).
Sherman and Pearl like to sit by their dirt road every day and
wave to all the people who pass by. But when bulldozers come
to build a freeway just beyond the old dirt road, being friendly
becomes a lot harder. Unwilling to give up hope, they wait and
wait until the people finally choose to leave the freeway behind
and return to the old dirt road. Expressive watercolors make
Sherman and Pearl a comical pair.
5.255 Wilson, Sarah. The Day That Henry Cleaned His Room. Illus-
trated by Sarah Wilson. Simon and Schuster Books for Young
Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-671-69202-X. 32p. 4-8.
The cartoon-like figures bring an animated quality to this hu-
morous account of Henry's room cleaning. Animals, scientists,
the army, and his family all help Henry get rid of the clutter, the
moss, and the mismatched socks that are lurking under his bed.
But Henry isn't happy until his old friends return.
5.256 Woodruff, Elvira. Show and Tell. Illustrated by Denise Brunkus.
Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0883-3. 32p. 4-8.
Andy has wild red hair, horn-rimmed glasses, huge front teeth,
and the most boring show-and-tell ideas in the whole kindergar-
ten— maybe even in the whole world. Once he brought a paper-
clip, another time a shoestring, and then a bent fork. Even Mrs.
Applelarney yawned. But then Andy finds a bubble jar with a
warning label attached and sets a new standard in zany show-
and-tell history.
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5.257 Alexander, Sue. World Famous Muriel and the Magic Mystery,
Illustrated by Maria Frazee. Thomas Y Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-
690-04789-4. 32p. 5-8 (est.).
When the Great Hokus Pokus disappears in the middle of an
unsuccessful rehearsal for his magic show, Professor Ballyhoo
enlists the help of the World Famous Muriel in finding him.
Armed with a batch of peanut butter cookies (which help her do
her best thinking), Muriel relies on her extraordinary powers of
deduction to trace the Great Hokus Pokus to the place where a
magician in difficulty would most likely go— the public library.
Readers will find Maria Frazee's detailed illustrations as engag-
ing as the story line.
5.258 Bunting, Eve. Coffin on a Case. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-
020274-2. 106p. 10 and up (est.).
Like Sam Spade, Paul Coffin's dad is a private detective — trench
coat, slouchy hat, and name on a frosted glass door. All Dad
needs, Paul is sure, is either for Mom to come back or for a really
gorgeous woman to ask them to take her case. Enter gorgeous
Lily Larson, age sixteen, whose mother is missing and who
needs a detective. The case falls circuitously to Paul, and before
things settle, the mystery involves wooden storks, art thieves,
and kidnapping.
5.259 DeClements, Barthe. Wake Me at Midnight Viking Penguin,
1991. ISBN 0-670-84038-6. 154p. 8-12.
Caitlin LeBlanc's neighborhood bustles with nocturnal activ-
ity—and all of it seems inexplicable. For example, someone next
door shovels in the backyard at midnight. Is it quiet, skinny,
thirteen-year-old "Bones," who Caitlin suspects doesn't get
enough to eat? And across the street, the Dorman's house has
strange comings and goings at all hours. With her new neighbor,
Missy, Caitlin is drawn into crime detection. Her own home life
with a traveling father, work-weary mother, and unexpected
baby brother offers other problems.
5.260 Dillon, Eilis. The Island of Ghosts. Charles Sciibner's
Sons/Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-684-19107-5. 151p.
10 and up.
Dara and Brendan, twelve-year-old best friends, share the sim-
ple traditions of their Irish island village, often swimming, sail-
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ing, and storytelling with their younger sisters. Their lives are
interrupted by an offer of tutoring for school entrance exams by
an American engineer with a mysterious past. Under the guise
of gaining the boys' friendship, the American darkly hints of
interest in a nearby island, said to be haunted; then he kidnaps
and questions the boys. As a read-aloud, this book offers much
for talking over — loyalty, family, morality, and traditions.
5.261 Giff, Patricia Reillyi Garbage Juice for Breakfast. Illustrated by
Blanche Sims. Dell/Young Yearling Books, 1989. ISBN 0-440-
40207-7. 69p. 6-9.
Campers at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods agree that garbage juice
any time tastes yucky, but solving Miss Perry's mysteries is
definitelty thrilling— especially for competitors Dawn Bosco, the
Polka Dot Private Eye, and Lizzie Lee, the Cool Cat Detective.
When the announced mystery contest is "HELP TO FIND
TREASURE," each girl is confident that she will find the treasure
first. Searching for clues in the bam and through the trails, the
two detectives, neck-in-neck, unravel the mystery of "Treasure"
and unleash some of their personal problems along the way Five
other Polka Dot Private Eye books are available tc interested
readers.
5.262 Roennfeldt, Mary. What's That Noise? Illustrated by Robert
Roennfeldt. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08572-4. 32p. 3^6.
George hears a strange noise in the night and searches for its
source. Readers will spot a chalky white cat bounding from page
to page, but sleepy George misses it all. Green, shadov/y beasts
announce the cat's passage in the briefest of speech balloons:
"screech" or "bray" or "growl." The next morning, when a very
tired, confused George dons his zookeeper uniform, a fuzzy
white cat peeks from under his bed. The zoo animals know who
made that noise in the night. "Do you?"
5.263 Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman. Nate the Great and the Halloween
Hunt. Nate the Great and the Musical Note. Nate the Great and
the Stolen Base. Nate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps.
Illustrated by Marc Simont. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989-92. 48p.
6-9.
In the spirit of the Encyclopedia Brown classics, detective Nate
the Great hunts down clues and solves cases with the aid of his
dog, Sludge, and his eccentric friend Rosamond. Each easy-to-
read story in the Nate the Great series contains a mystery com-
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A. Greedyanna by Frank Remkiewicz (see 5.249). B. Anastasia at This Address by
Lois Lowry (see 5.241). C. The Bathwater Gang by Jerry Spinelli; illustrated by
Meredith Johnson (see 5.252). D. Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume (see 5.226).
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plete with clues that the reader can use to think along with Nate.
Simple illustrations in limited colors portray the action on a part
of nearly every page.
5.264 Singer, Marilyn. The Hoax on You* Illustrated by Richard Wil-
liams. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-025851-9. 59p. 8-12
(est.).
In this sixth book of the Sam and Dave mystery series, identical
twins Sam and Dave Bean find themselves tailing the new for-
eign exchange student in town. Jewelry has been stolen from the
homes that she has visited, and the junior detectives are hot on
her trail. The book's relatively short sentences, heavy reliance on
dialogue to move the plot along, and black-and-white illustra-
tions all make this an easy read for young mystery fans.
5.265 Sobol, Donald J. Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dis-
gusting Sneakers. Illustrated by Gail Owens. Morrow Junior
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09012-5. 92p. 7-12.
Untouched by inflation, ageless Encyclopedia Brown still
charges twenty-five cents in each of these ten new cases. Smelly
sneakers, pink and orange canoes, and strangely carved trees
provide some of the clues. The stories, as always, are full of
humorous similes and provide readers with a chance to apply
their own knowledge of science and deduction to match wits
with the boy genius.
5.266 Trease, Geoffrey. A Flight of Angels. Lerner, 1989. ISBN 0-8225-
0731-5. 120p. 9-13.
A mysteriously marked cellar in historical Nottingham, Eng-
land, intrigues Sheila and her three classmates into exploring
underground caves and investigating a 400-year-old secret.
Aided by a history-buff librarian, the resourceful detectives use
clues and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery that involves
a religious conflict of the Middle Ages and to resolve a present-
day dilemma.
5.267 Voigt, Cynthia. The Vandemark Mummy. Fawcett Juniper
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-449-70417-3. 209p. 10 and up (est).
Moving with their college instructor father to Maine, Althea Hall
and her brother Phineas try to adjust to life in a new place
without Mom, who has a new job on the West Coast. Through
the terms of a founder's family will, Mr. Hall unexpectedly
becomes curator of a bequeathed Egyptian collection. Even
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though the Halls take the responsibility seriously, the collec-
tion's mummy is stolen. Then Althea is missing, too, and
Phineas must do some clever sleuthing before a thief 's greed
endangers his sister's life. Characters are realistically and fully
drawn.
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5.268 Allen, Judy. Tiger. Illustrated by Tudor Humphries. Candlewick
Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-083-5. 29p. 6-10 (est.).
When a rumor starts that there is a tiger in the woods, the
villagers plan to kill it to become strong, brave, and wealthy. A
famous hunter comes to track the tiger, and Young Lee, a boy
who does not want the tiger to die, wishes the hunter bad luck.
Through delicate earth-tone watercolors, the illustrator shares
not only the secret of "shooting" the tiger without killing it, but
the mountainous countryside and the beauty of the great South
Chinese Tiger. A concluding Tiger Fact Sheet enlists readers'
help in tiger-saving efforts.
5.269 Aschenbrenner, Gerald (adapted by Joanne Fink). Jack, the Seal
and the Sea. Illustrated by Joanne Fink. Silver Burdett Press,
1988. ISBN 0-382-09735-1. 28p. 4-7 (est.).
Jack, a fisherman like his father, nets a seal dying from water
pollution. After helping the seal, Jack is rewarded by a healthy
catch and, through a dream, is alerted to the dangers of polluting
the sea. Now Jack sails not to fish but to deliver his message that
everyone must join in the effort to clean up our seas. Both Jack
and the creatures of the sea are endearingly portrayed in realistic
black, white, and sepia drawings.
5.270 Baker, Jeannie. Window. Illustrated by Jeannie Baker. Greenwil-
low Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-08918-6. 24p. All ages (est.).
In a series of wordless, strikingly unusual double-page spreads,
a boy's view through a windowpane changes from wilderness
to city as he changes from infant to adult. Through the glass,
readers see collage constructions depicting environmental
change; on windowsill and frame they see objects depicting
advancing age. A concluding author's note, extrapolating to
humankind's destruction of wilderness and consequent extinc-
tion of species, urges each individual to protect the environment.
Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
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5.271 Bjork, Christina (translated by Joan Sandin). Linnea's Almanac.
Illustrated by Lena Anderson. R & S Books, 1989. ISBN 91-29-
59176-7. 61p. 6-10 (est).
An almanac that Linnea receives for Christmas inspires her to
keep her own almanac, in which she records all her activities
and reports on what's happening in the world around her. When
the January snows come, she opens a bird restaurant; in Febru-
ary, she repots plants; and in March, Linnea spies the first spring
flower and hears the blackbirds sing. From Linnea's month-by-
month accounting of her discoveries, readers will learn scientifi-
cally verified information about their natural environment.
5.272 Blyler, Allison. Finding Foxes. Illustrated by Robert J. Blake.
Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22264-2. 32p. 6-8 (est.).
In poetic text and double-page earth-tone paintings, the move-
ment, mystery, and majesty of the red fox are illuminated for the
not-so-young reader, the hunt and the kill are urgent— "The fox
is cruelly red, in a knife of sun." Through metaphor and a tone
that is hushed and respectful, Allison Blyler offers "the ways of
the fox," while Robert Blake interprets those ways in dappled
forest scenes in which the foxes are hiding from the reader. These
gouache paintings in olives and browns show brush strokes
against canvas-like page borders.
5.273 Carlstrom, Nancy White. Goodbye Geese. Illustrated by Ed
Young. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21832-7. 34p. 4^6.
On an outdoor walk toward the end of autumn, a father poeti-
cally describes winter in answer to his child's -simple yet com-
plex questions. Each metaphoric answer stimulates another
question. The child wonders whether winter has hands, a voice,
a shape. "Does winter have ears?" the child asks. "When geese
spread their wings in the sky and fly honking south, winter
hears and winter comes." Caldecott-medalist Ed Young brings a
glowing stillness to the change in seasons.
5.274 Chall, Martha Wilson. Up North at the Cabin. Illustrated by
Steve Johnson. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN
0-688-09733-2. 32p. 5 and up.
A child recalls her family trips to a cabin in the north, where
days were filled with swimming, canoeing, water skiing, and
fishing with Grandpa, using peanut-butter-and-worm sand-
wiches for bait. As with Cynthia Rylant's When I Was Young in
the Mountains, Martha Wilson Chall's poetic text testifies to the
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spirit and beauty of a special place etched in dear memories.
Grandma's corn-on-the-cob is nibbled while "loons dance down
the sun." Steve Johnson's paintings catch the light and mottled
shadows of perfect summer days.
5.275 Cotler, Joanna. Sky Above, Earth Below. Illustrated by Joanna
Cotler. Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1990. ISBN
0-06-021366-3. 32p. 3-5.
Patterns of sky and earth look beautiful to a little girl viewing
them through an airplane window. Joanna Cotter's simple cut-
out pictures of clouds, stars, rivers, trees, houses, and animals
are set against vividly contrasting backgrounds. Sparse text
adds drama to the minimalist shapes and patterns of the illus-
trations.
5.276 Cowcher, Helen. Antarctica. Illustrated by Helen Cowcher. Far-
rar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-30368-1. 36p. 4-8.
In this thought-provoking yet gentle tale, Helen Cowcher de-
scribes the life of Antarctic inhabitants — emperor and Adelie
penguins and Weddell seals. Paralleling predictable hazards of
natural enemies with the unknown threats of new arrivals — hu-
man beings — the author leaves the consequences of human in-
trusion upon the ancient Antarctic world an open-ended ques-
tion. Watercolor washes effectively portray a pristine
environment of mystery and ice. Outstanding Science Trade Books
for Children in 1990.
5.277 Ehlert, Lois. Feathers for Lunch. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich, 1990. ISBN 0-15-230550-5. 32p. 3-8.
When the cat slips out the door, he looks around for a special
lunch. As the belled cat "jingles" his way through the garden, he
and young readers meet twelve backyard birds, including
mourning doves, a northern cardinal, and an American robin.
But despite the cat's best sneaking and snooping, all this feline
gets is "feathers for lunch." The humorous rhyming text is boun-
tifully illustrated with brilliant and clearly labeled collages of
birds and flowers. An illustrated listing of the birds and infor-
mation about their size, food, and habitat complete the book.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990.
5.^78 Florian, Douglas. Nature Walk. Illustrated by Douglas Florian.
Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08269-6. 29p. 3-7.
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Two children and a guide go on a nature trail and discover pine
cones, hidden lakes, swallowtails, and more. Captioned, earth-
tone illustrations along with a seek-and-find activity help read-
ers to conclude that discovering nature means seeing more than
you expected to see. ALA Notable Children's Trade Books in Science,
1989.
5*279 Hamilton, Virginia. Drylongso. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-224241-4. 64p. 8-12.
West of the Mississippi in the 1970s, dust storms come. No
matter that Mamalou covers the cracks with tatter cloths— dust
gets in everyplace. To young Lindy's family the dust also brings
Drylongso, a quiet boy of mythic proportions whose name once
meant "long-time drought." Drylongso knows about overplow-
ing, what plants hold the soil, and how to use a divining rod.
Virginia Hamilton's text sings as it teaches, and Jerry Pinkney's
illustrations transport readers through the thirsty storm and its
aftermath.
5*280 Heiligman, Deborah. Into the Night Illustrated by Melissa
Sweet. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-026382-2. 26p. 4-8
(est.).
As a little boy readies for bed, he questions his mother: "Do you
think our day is over too soon?" Together, they recall their event-
filled day. Told in rhyming couplets, the lyrical text recounts
their play, their walk through the meadows, and their discover-
ies of nature's treasures. Large pastel watercolor illustrations
capture mother and son's outdoor adventure and help to create
a reassuring story o* important life events as day passes "into
the night."
5*281 Hoi, Coby. A Visit to the Farm. Illustrated by Coby Hoi. North-
South Books, 1989. ISBN 1-55858-000-X. 24p. 4-8 (est.).
For the first time, Julie and Martin have permission to spend a
day at the farm on their own. Visiting old and new friends, the
children watch and feed many animals, including chickens,
pigs, and rabbits. Leaving with an armload of farm-fresh treats,
Julie and Martin look forward to their next visit. Torn-paper
collages against great white spaces illustrate this simple, satisfy-
ing story of a day on the farm.
5*282 Ichikawa, Satomi. Nora's Duck. Illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa.
Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21 805-X. 32p. 4-8.
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When Nora finds an injured duckling, she takes it to Doctor
John. During her visit, Nora meets many once-injured animals
that have come to live on this specialized farm under Doctor
John's care. Watercolor illustrations accompany this story of the
importance of all living creatures. The author's afterword pro-
vides readers with information about the real Doctor John and
his animal sanctuary in Kent, England.
5.283 Johnson, Herschel. A Visit to the Country. Illustrated by Romare
Bearden. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-022854-7. 32p. 2-8.
Even though people are always coming and going through the
country on the Mountain Express, Mike and his grandparents are
content to stay on their farm caring for Bessie, gathering eggs,
and watching nature at play. When Mike finds a cardinal nest-
ling, he and his grandparents nurture the bird until it learns to
fly Then a decision must be made about "comings and goings."
The paintings by the late African American artist Romare Bear-
den, winner of the 1987 National Medal of Arts, add drama to
this, his only children's book.
5.284 Lyon, George Ella. Who Came Down That Road? Illustrated by
Peter Catalanotto. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-531-08587-2. 32p. 4-7.
When a boy asks a question about who came down the road, the
mother responds in a reverie. She leads him back through his-
tory to her grandparents, the Civil War, the Native Americans,
the mastodons — back to the beginning of time. Brilliant, impres-
sionistic, full-page watercolors alternating light with shadow
have a dream-like quality that hints at mysteries beyond those
visible.
5.285 McDonald, Megan. Whoo-oo Is It? Illustrated by S. D. Schindler.
Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08574-
0. 32p. 2-6.
A lyrical narrative and soft, dark, naturalistic paintings mesh to
form an owl's night world. From her barnloft nest, Mother Owl
hears mysterious noises. She searches to find their source, en-
countering a snake, a dragonfly, and other night creatures, each
with its distinctive sound. Just at dawn she realizes that the eggs
she has guarded and warmed have begun to change. This book
is both an onomatopoeic experience and an evocation of the
wonder of living beings.
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5.286 Murphy, Jim. The Call of the Wolves. Illustrated by Mark Alan
Weatherby Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-
41941-2. 32p. 4-S.
As a young Arctic wolf and his pack attack a herd of caribou, the
young wolf is injured by a rifle shot from an airplane and must
fight desperately through a blizzard to return to the safety of its
pack. This magnificently and realistically illustrated book is use-
ful in learning of the plight of the Arctic wolf, an endangered
species. The author has added a factual account of the past,
present, and future of the wolf and a bibliography.
5.287 Parnall, Peter. Quiet. Illustrated by Peter Parnall. Morrow Junior
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08205-X. 28p. 5-10 (est).
A child waits in quiet for a raven, chipmunk, mouse, and chicka-
dee to come close to him as he lies on the ground, "a quiet,
wrinkled thing under a pile of seeds and apple cores/' And
quietly, quietly they come. Peter Parnall's detailed illustrations
bring the forest to life. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science,
1989.
5.288 Rockwell, Anne. Apples and Pumpkins. Illustrated by Lizzy
Rockwell. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-777270-5. 22p. 4-S.
Fall brings red and yellow leaves and a trip to Comstock Farms,
where a little girl and her family pick a bushel of red apples and
the best pumpkin of all. On Halloween night, the pumpkin
shines with its jack-o'-lantern light and the apples are a treat for
costumed tricksters. Rich autumn-colored paintings help to il-
lustrate one little girl's enjoyment of the fall season. ALA Notable
Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
5.289 Rockwell, Anne. My Spring Robin. Illustrated by Harlow Rock-
well and Lizzy Rockwell. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-777611-5.
24p. 2-6.
Harlow and Lizzy Rockwell's large uncluttered illustrations fol-
low a young girl's discovery of signs of spring as she searches
for the special robin that flew away last fall. After such wonders
as crocuses, tiny toads, daffodils, soft rain showers, and violets
appear, the robin heralds spring's return with that special
"Cheer-up, cheerilee!" song.
5.290 Schlein, Miriam. The Year of the Panda. Illustrated by Kam
Mak. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04866-1. 83p. 8-12
(est).
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Lu Yi, a young farm boy in China, rescues an orphaned baby
panda that has moved to lower slopes in search of food because
the bamboo forests are dying. In the process of nursing the
panda back to health, Lu Yi learns about a massive government
relocation program for this endangered species. The boy accom-
panies the cub to the Panda Rescue Center and there learns even
more about the animals and how they are being protected.
5.291 Tresselt, Alvin. The Gift of the Tree, Illustrated by Henri Soren-
sen. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10685-4.
32p. 4-8 (est.).
First published in 1972 as The Dead Tree, this book depicts the
normal life cycle of an oak tree. At first a healthy haven for
wildlife, providing a "rich rain of acorns/' the tree is slowly
besieged by enemies. Over time, carpenter ants, grub beetles,
and termites eat out "passageways in wondrous patterns."
Felled by a storm, the oak continues to provide shelter and food,
nourishing the earth as it rots. Oil paintings reflect the tree's
majesty and the moods of the passing seasons.
5.292 Turner, Ann. Heron Street Illustrated by Lisa Desimini. Harper
and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-06-026185^1.
32p. 6-9.
In this lyrical story, Ann Turner chronicles the changes wrought
by human hands upon a seaside marsh. In particular, Turner's
story focuses on how the sounds of this community change over
time. Lisa Desimini's vivid illustrations in a folk-art style create
a striking complement to the story. The book could be used in
the classroom in an environment/ecology unit, or to illustrate
onomatopoeia in writing. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in
the Field of Social Studies.
5.293 Weller, Francis Ward. I Wonder If I'll See a Whale. Illustrated
by Ted Lewin. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21474-7. 32p.
4-8.
A young girl watches expectantly, even reverently, from the deck
of a whale-watching boat, hoping for more than a brief glimpse
of the humpbacks that migrate in spring to New England coasts.
The crew knows the whales by their markings and have given
them names. Suddenly, "To starboard!" someone calls, and the
adventure begins. The child's sense of excitement and awe as the
"giants" spout, breach, feed, dive, and simply register curiosity
is handled expertly both through Francis Ward Weller 's poetic
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text and Ted Lewin's immense, sea-splashed mammal "cous-
ins.
5.294 Wellington, Monica. Seasons of Swans. Illustrated by Monica
Wellington. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44621-4.
32p. 3-7.
This realistic story of two swans living on Willow Pond accu-
rately describes the nesting behavior of swans, as well as how
they train their cygnets to swim and protect them from would-
be predators. After a summer of feeding on waterweeds and
insects, the baby swans grow strong and independent, leaving
their nest in early fall. Flat illustrations in dark outlines, showing
a boy and girl observing the swans' development, add to the
narrative feel of this informational text.
5.295 Williams, David. Walking to the Creek. Illustrated by Thomas
B. Allen. Alfred A. Knopf /Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-394-90598-
9. 32p. 5-8.
The love of family and the wonder of nature are central themes
of Walking to the Creek, which describes twin boys visiting their
grandparents' farm. As the boys hike to the creek near the farm,
they delight in the beauty of the natural world. Thomas Allen's
soft, earth-tone, chalk illustrations of the farm and creek comple-
ment David Williams's descriptive images. The book provides
an excellent example of figurative language.
Social Issues
5.296 Avi. Nothing but the Truth: A Documentary Novel. Orchard
Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08559-7. 177p.
9 and up.
In a collage of perspectives, accounts emerge of an incident that
occurs in Margaret Narwin's ninth-grade homeroom: track-
team hopeful Philip Mallory hums along during the taped play-
ing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Since students are to remain
silent during the anthem, Miss Narwin sends him to the office.
The situation escalates, and eventually Philip is suspended.
Through memos, phone transcripts, letters, journals, and news
accounts, the principles reveal their views of the incident as it
grows, punishes, and creates a moratorium on rights and re-
sponsibilities. Jane Addams Award, 1991; Newbery Honor Book,
1992.
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5.297 Dugan, Barbara. Loop the Loop, Illustrated by James Stevenson.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-096484. 32p. 5 and up
(est.).
This captivating story follows the relationship between a shy
girl and a passionate, life-loving old woman fighting the vicissi-
tudes of age. Anne befriends Mrs. Simpson, who laughs, wise-
cracks, and performs fabulous yo-yo tricks — from her wheel-
chair. But Mrs. Simpson's declining health forces their
relationship into new forms, a problem that the author presents
honestly and resolves gracefully. In the end we see how much
human beings can give each other. James Stevenson's whimsical
watercolors harmonize perfectly with the warm-hearted realism
of the story.
5.298 Durell, Ann, and Marilyn Sachs, editors. The Big Book for
Peace. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44605-2. 128p.
7-12.
This anthology in many genres and graphic forms presents a
stellar company of thirty-four well-known authors and illustra-
tors, including Nancy Willard, Jean Fritz, Lloyd Alexander,
Maurice Sendak, and Diane and Leo Dillon, all of whom speak
eloquently and in their own ways for peace. Selections include
histories, humor, poems, and a song. Proceeds from the book's
sales aid five organizations that work for peace. lane Addams
Award, 1991.
5.299 Dygard, Thomas J. Forward Pass. Morrow Junior Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-688-07961-X. 186p. 12 and up.
Coach Frank Gardner finds the perfect receiver for his top-notch
quarterback in a girl basketball player, Jill Winston. Jill is eager
to join the team, her parents (with reservations) give their con-
sent, and the rules do not prohibit a girl player. But can Frank,
Jill, and the team weather public opinion?
5.300 Fox, Paula. Monkey Island. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08562-7. 160p. 10 and up.
Eleven-year-old Clay Garrity's father disappeared in the past,
and now his mother has run away from their New York City
hotel room. As Clay struggles with abandonment, homelessness,
hunger, and threats, there are counterbalancing forces — friends
on the street. There is Buddy, a young African American, com-
plex with hope and despair, yet constant in caring, and there is
philosophical Calvin, a former teacher whose tragedies include
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A. Up North at the Cabin by Marsha Wilson Chall; illustrated by Steve Johnson (see
5.274). B. Drylongso by Virginia Hamilton; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney (see 5.279).
C. Finding Foxes by Allison Blyler; illustrated by Robert J. Blake (see 5.272). D. The
Year of the Panda by Miriam Schlein; illustrated by Kam Mak (see 5.290).
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A. The Big Book for Peace by various authors (see 5.298). B. Amazing Grace by
Mary Hoffman; illustrated by Caroline Binch (see 5.301). C. Our Teacher's Having a
Baby by Eve Bunting; illustrated by Diane de Groat (see 5.212). D. The Lemonade
Babysitterby Karen Waggoner; illustrated by Dorothy Donohue (see 5.225).
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alcoholism. Clay hears their stories, receives the handouts, and
works the garbage. The quiet resolution ties many of the plot
strings. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
5.301 Hoffman, Mary. Amazing Grace. Illustrated by Caroline Binch.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1040-2. 25p.
4-8.
Because she is a girl who loves stories — from books, from mov-
ies, and from out of Nana's head — Grace acts them out. She is a
peg-leg pirate, Aladdin of the lamp, Joan of Arc, Anansi the
Spider, or Mowgli. But Raj says Grace can't play Peter Pan in the
school play because Grace is black. Exquisitely detailed paint-
ings, rich with expression, draw readers into the warmth of a
female family in which Nana knows that if you put your mind
to it, you can be anything you want to be. Notable 1991 Children's
Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.302 Kraus, Joanna Halpert. Tall Boy's Journey. Illustrated by Karen
Ritz. Carolrhoda Books, 1992. ISBN 0-87614-746-5. 48p. 7-10.
When eight-year-old Kim Moo Yong is adopted by kind Ameri-
can parents, he is lonely and scared. He has never slept alone for
fear of tigers, nor seen long noses, nor eaten with a knife and
fork. His new father's Korean colleague, who also came to
America as a child, understands how it feels to be placed in a
new culture and is able to help the family draw closer. This
gentle, haunting book shows the universality of sensitivity and
kindness.
5.303 Muldoon, Kathleen M. Princess Pooh. Illustrated by Linda
Shute. Albert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-6627-6. 26p. 7-10.
Princess Pooh is Patty Jean's nickname for her older sister, who
uses a wheelchair. Resentful of the extra attention the "Princess"
receives, Patty Jean finds out just how tricky and nasty the
constraint can be. With a new respect she asks, "How can you
smile all the time when you're in that yucky chair?" The illustra-
tions capture the characters' feelings in this fine launching spot
for a discussion on disabilities.
5.304 Osofsky, Audrey My Buddy. Illustrated by Ted Rand. Henry
Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1747-X. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Buddy is a boy's best friend; he's a golden retriever who "looks
like the sun is always shining on him." The narrator describes
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Buddy not only as his friend but also as his arms and legs,
helping him do things that he can't do for himself because of
muscular dystrophy The description of Buddy's selection, train-
ing, duties, and responsibilities is based on a real boy and his
dog, as well as on research at the Canine Companions for Inde-
pendence in Santa Rosa, California. Ted Rand's illustrations
show the bond of buddies at school and home.
5.305 Pettepiece, Thomas, and Anatoly Aleksin, editors. Face to Face:
A Collection of Stories by Celebrated Soviet and American
Writers. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21951-X. 233p. 12 and
up (est).
For the first time, nine Soviet and nine American authors for
children and young adults share their insights about humanity
in a single volume. Ranging in length from four to seventeen
pages, the short stories delve into universal themes and issues,
including taking responsibility for one's actions, understanding
the importance of loyalty, grappling with the problem of evil,
recognizing the value of family. Authors represented include
Robert Cormier, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Jean
Fritz, Yuri Yakovlev, and Vytaute Zilinskaite.
5.306 Shulevitz, Uri. Toddlecreek Post Office. Illustrated by Uri
Shulevitz. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-37635-2.
28p. 6 and up.
The village post office is the social hub of Toddlecreek. Each
morning Vernon Stamps, the postmaster, shares his customers'
lives and problems. But the postal inspector appears unexpect-
edly, announcing that the post office must close because of insuf-
ficient business. In vivid illustrations that are painted in glowing
orange tempered with blue, Caldecott Medal-winner Uri
Shulevitz shows how swiftly the comforting pattern of life in a
small community can be changed.
5.307 Spinelli, Jerry. Maniac Magee. Harper Trophy Books, 1992. ISBN
0-06-440424-2. 184p. 8-12 (est.).
Twelve-year-old Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee's behavior is the
stuff of legend: he scored forty-nine touchdowns in a single
game, he kept an eight-inch cockroach on a leash, he ran faster
and farther than anyone else. What's more, "Maniac" was or-
phaned at age three, fled uncaring relatives at age eight, and
now lives on his own. What is known for certain is his legacy:
kids from the East End and West End of Two Mills, Pennsylva-
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nia, may now be found holding opposite ends of the same jump
rope chanting, "Ma-niac, Ma-niac / He's so cool " Boston
Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award, 1990; Newbery Medal, 1991.
5.308 Spinelli, Jerry. There's a Girl in My Hammerlock. SL. on and
Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-74684-7.
199p. 9 and up (est.).
When eighth-grader Maisie Potter fails to make the cheerleading
squad, she just knows it is because ''Luscious" Liz Lampley
didn't vote for her. So to spite Liz, who happens to be dating
wrestler Eric Delong, athletic Maisie tries out for the boys' wres-
tling team— and makes it! Fighting the disapproval of coaches,
schoolmates, and almost everyone in town, Maisie unexpectedly
finds strength, heroism, and — most importantly — self-accep-
tance.
5.309 Wojciechowski, Susan. Patty Dillman of Hot Dog Fame. Or-
chard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08410-8. 180p. 10 and up (est.).
Eighth-grader Patricia Dillman tells her humorously moving
story about how she develops from "wienie head," who gets
into trouble at school, to "Queen of the Hot Dogs." Volunteering
to serve meals to the homeless at St. Luke's Soup Kitchen is
neither her idea nor her "cup of tea." She's more concerned
about keeping her first real boyfriend, Tim, interested in her. As
Christmas nears, Patty finds herself willing to sacrifice fun with
friends for the joy of giving.
5.310 Zheleznikov, Vladimir (translated by Antonina W. Bouis). Scare-
crow. J. B. Lippincott, 1990. ISBN 0-397-32317-4. 148p. 10 and up.
Twelve-year-old Lena comes to live with her eccentric grandfa-
ther in small town, present-day Russia. On her first day of school
she is confronted by unwelcoming classmates. A persistent soul,
she tries to cover for Dimka, her new friend and crush, and takes
the blame for causing the cancellation of a field trip to Moscow.
This brings out the worst of middle-school cruelty and unkind-
ness. In Antonina Bouis's splendid translation the spirit of the
tale might be American, but the absence of a "happy ever after"
ending is unfamiliar and unexpected.
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5311 Appiah, Sonia. Amoko and Efua Bean Illustrated by Carol Eas-
mon. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-705591-4. 28p. 4-8 (est.).
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Five-year-old Amoko and her family live in Ghana in West Af-
rica. Like many American children, Amoko goes everywhere
with her toy bear, Efua. But in her excitement over the gift of a
new toy drum, Amoko accidentally leaves Efua outdoors over-
night. When Amoko's father finds the damaged-but-repairable
bear and returns it, she is overjoyed. Through text and full-page
folk-art illustrations, readers will share a familiar experience
while becoming acquainted with an unfamiliar culture.
5312 Carlstrom, Nancy White. Light: Stories of a Small Kindness,
Illustrated by Lisa Desimini. Little, Brown, 1990. ISBN 0-316-
12857-0. 42p. 8-12.
Seven stories of children from Mexico, Haiti, Guatemala, and
New York City share a theme. In each, some act of kindness or
charity is extended: a young boy overcomes his fear in n dark
cave, a busload of Down's syndrome children escape danger, an
artist explains his inspiration for the painting of a blue parrot,
and disabled children learn to rejoice in overcoming obstacles.
An author's note indicates that one story, "Frederico's Fantastico
Day," is based on her own experiences as a teacher. Lisa
Desimini's black-and-white illustrations project strong images
from each story. Proceeds from the book's sales aid Mexican and
Haitian schools for disabled children.
5313 Dorros, Arthur. Tonight Is Carnaval. Illustrated by the Club de
Madres Virgen del Carmen of Lima, Peru. Dutton Children's
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44641-9. 32p. 5-8.
Once a year, the people of the Andes Mountains of South Amer-
ica get together with their friends from neighboring villages to
dance, feast, and sing in celebration of Carnaval. A typical family
prepares for the big event — Mama weaves cloth, Papa chops
wood, and the entire family gathers potatoes. This book's
unique illustrations are photographs of arpilleras, three-dimen-
sional wall-hangings that depict Peruvian village life. An appen-
dix includes labeled pictures showing how arpilleras are made,
as well a glossary of unfamiliar terms. Notable 1991 Children's
Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5314 Gackenbach, Dick. With Love from Gran, Illustrated by Dick
Gackenbach. Clarion Books, 1989. ISBN 0-89919-842-2. 29p. 3-6.
When Gran goes off to see the world, her grandson is the recipi-
ent of gifts from around the globe, including a gypsy wagon
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from Budapest, a Cossack suit from Moscow, an African mask
from Timbuktu, and a kangaroo from Adelaide. The best gift of
all, though, is Gran's return. Young children may enjoy locating
Gran's souvenir stops as a springboard to the study of cultures
and countries around the world.
5.315 Heide, Florence Parry, and Judith Heide Gilliland. The Day of
Ahmed's Secret. Illustrated by Ted Lewin. Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08895-3. 32p. 6-9.
All day long Ahmed holds tight to his secret as he delivers
butagaz (butane gas) from his donkey cart. The streets of Cairo
bustle with merchants and shoppers — colorful stalls vending
brass, rugs, and vegetables, coops of chickens and rabbits, and
even a string of camels. Despite the sights and sounds that
clamor for attention, Ahmed concentrates on the secret that he
will share with his family at the close of the day: he can write his
name. Ted Lewin's paintings, both realistic and instructive, con-
trast the ancient and modern city. ALA Notable Children's Books,
1991.
5.316 Isadora, Rachel. At the Crossroads. Illustrated by Rachel Isa-
dora. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-05271-1. 32p. 4-7
(est.).
"Today our fathers are coming home!" Singing and dancing
children eagerly await the homecoming of their fathers, who for
many months have been working in distant gold, diamond, and
coal mines. Vibrant watercolor illustrations of expectant and
joyous young faces shine through the sorrows of family separa-
tion typical in segregated South African townships. Notable 1991
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
5.317 Isadora, Rachel. Over the Green Hills. Illustrated by Rachel
Isadora. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10510-6. 32p. 4-8
(est.).
It is the day for Zolani, his mother, and his baby sister to take a
long walk to visit Grandmother Zindzi in Transkei, an inde-
pendent black state on the east coast of South Africa. They pack
dried fish and mielies (ears of corn) for Grandmother, and Zolani
loads mussels on the goat. Mother walks with dried fish, a
pumpkin, and even a chicken on her head. The countryside is
jungle-bright with a blue, washed sky. Along the way, neighbors
send their greetings, and Zolani explores his beautiful world.
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5.318 Jacobs, Shannon K Song of the Giraffe. Illustrated by Pamela
Johnson. Little, Brown/Springboard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-316-
45555-5. 55p. 7-9 (est.).
Black-and-white pencil drawings help to tell the story of Kisana,
a member of the Bokuru tribe in Africa. She has a universal
problem — she feels ostracized because she is physically different
from her tribe. Much smaller than the other girls, Kisana has
both light skin and light hair. To gain acceptance from the dark-
skinned tribe, she journeys to find a special gift for the tribal
feast. The tribulations that she undergoes to find her gift make
for a warm story of growing up, family relationships, and wor-
thiness.
5.319 Major, Kevin. Blood Red Ochre. Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN
0-385-29794-7. 147p. 12 and up.
In alternating chapters, this novel simultaneously offers two
Canadian stories — one, a modern tale of fifteen-year-old David's
relationship with his family and new girlfriend in Newfound-
land; the second, a narrative by Dauvoodaset, one of the last
Beothuk Indians, whose race became extinct approximately two
hundred years ago. In the final chapters, the protagonists of both
stories meet in a mystic encounter, blending past and present,
with each defending the land and people that he loves.
5.320 Mermen, Ingrid, and Niki Daly. Somewhere in Africa. Illus-
trated by Nicolaas Maritz. Dutton Children's Books, 1992. ISBN
0-525-44848-9. 32p. 3-8 (est.).
In the Africa that Ashraf knows, no lions lie in the tall grass, no
crocodiles glide through muddy rivers, and no zebras race
across the plains. Instead, Ashraf lives in a city "in the very tip
of the great African continent/7 where shops and traffic and
noise and music fill his world. The other Africa is captured
securely in his favorite library book — one he checks out again
and again. Paintings are vivid, sun-drenched, perspective-free
impressions of Cape Town.
5.321 Neville, Emily Cheney. The China Year. HarperCollins, 1991.
ISBN 0-06-024384-8. 244p. 10 and up.
When thirteen-year-old Henrietta Rich's father has a year's ap-
pointment in Beijing, she and her mother go along, too. Living
in cramped "Foreign Expert" quarters on the university campus,
Henri is fascinated by her surroundings, but homesick for New
York City. A young Chinese boy befriends her, and their unex-
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pected cultural differences come to life as the two explore the
city and meet each other's families. This is a lively, cleverly
veiled introduction to China.
5.322 Pomerantz, Charlotte. The Chalk Doll. Illustrated by Fran£ Les-
sac. J. B. Lippincott, 1989. ISBN 0-397-32319-0. 30p. 3-7 (est.).
Rose loves the tales of her mother's humble Jamaican childhood.
She envies the simple homemade rag doll that her mother
would have traded for a store-bought "chalk doll." She hears
how three pennies provided a wonderful birthday gift, and how
as a little barefoot girl her mom made high heels with mango
pits dipped in road tar. Primitive paintings in bold colors illus-
trate the shared memories. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in
the Field of Social Studies.
5.323 Schami, Rafik (translated bv Rika Lesser). A Hand Full of Stars.
Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44535-8. 195p. 12 and
up (est).
As a young boy in modern Damascus grows from a child to an
adult, he begins to see the world around him in a different light.
From his simpler observations about love and friendship, he
begins to see the injustices of his government, the brutality of a
system that is unconcerned about the poor or the helpless, and
he pours his feelings of anger into his daily journal. At length he
finds a dangerous outlet for his frustration — a forbidden under-
ground newspaper. Mildred L. Batchelder Award, 1991.
5.324 Schermbrucker, Reviva. Charlie's House. Illustrated by Niki
Daly. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-84024-6. 28p. 3-8.
Watercolor washes help to tell the story of young Charlie, who
lives in a corrugated iron and scrap shelter in Guguletu, South
Africa. After the rains cause a leaky roof, a determined Charlie
goes outside to build his own dream house in the mud beside
the soggy shelter. He fashions big rooms, with a bedroom for his
mother and granny and another all for himself. His imaginary
world encroaches upon his reality, until one way or another, his
dream comes true. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field
of Social Studies.
5.325 Staples, Suzanne Fisher. Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind. Al-
fred A. Knopf, 1989. ISBN 0-394-94815-7. 240p. 12 and up.
Eleven-year-old Shabanu finds herself torn between the tradi-
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marry the man of her beloved father's choosing — and her inner-
most desire to rebel against a marriage to a man for whom she
feels nothing but contempt. How can she betray her father, Dadi,
and the centuries-old ways of her people without giving up her
own happiness? Newbery Honor Book, 1990,
5.326 Williams, Karen Lynn. Galimoto* Illustrated by Catherine Stock.
Mulberry Books, 1991. ISBN 0-668-10991-8. 32p. 4-8.
Seven-year-old Kondi, who lives in a village in Malawi, Africa,
treasures all the belongings that he keeps in an old shoebox. One
day, when he decides to make a galimoto, a toy vehicle made
from wire, Kondi goes about the village asking, begging, or
offering to trade his keepsakes for pieces of wire for his project.
Kondi's traditional push toy is a great success, and children will
rejoice in his ingenuity. Watercolor paintings are awash with the
patterns and bustle of village life.
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5.327 Paulsen, Gary. The Voyage of the Frog. Orchard Books/Richard
Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08405-1. 143p. 10 and up (est.).
Fourteen-year-old David is caught in a fierce storm when he
goes out on his sailboat to scatter the ashes of his recently de-
ceased uncle. For nine days he struggles against becalmed seas,
sharks, killer whales, and more storms. By the end of his journey,
David has learned important lessons about conquering fear,
grieving for his uncle, and developing self-reliance. This book is
a good companion piece to the author's Hatchet
5328 Wild, Margaret. Let the Celebrations Begin! Illustrated by Julie
Vivas. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08537-6. 32p. 3-6.
Miriam is helping the women with whom she lives to stitch a toy
for each child so that they can celebrate when the soldiers come
to liberate the concentration camp. Until then, home is Hut 18,
the scene of remarkable hope. Heads shaved and gaunt from
long hunger, the women transform inch after inch of tattered
clothes into toys. Julie Vivas's illustrations create a luminous joy
that extinguishes the macabre reality.
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At heart, the issues raised in a work of fantasy are tltose we face in
real life. In whatever guise — our own daily nightmares of war,
intolerance, inhumanity; or the struggles of an Assistant Pig-Keeper
against the Lord of Death — the problems are agonizingly familiar.
And an openness to compassion, love, and mercy is as essential to us
here and now as it is to any inhabitant of an imaginary kingdom.
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6.1 Alexander, Lloyd. The Jedera Adventure, E. P. Dutton, 1989.
ISBN 0-525-44481-5. 152p. 8-12 (est).
Returning a library book may be routine, but not when it in-
volves the adventure-loving heroine Vesper Holly. Accompanied
by her beloved guardian Brinnie and with the help of several
Jedera inhabitants, including a blue-faced warrior, Vesper treks
across the desert of Northern Africa to Bel Saaba and once again
foils one of Dr. Helvitius's insidious plots to rule the world.
Tribal feuds, ill-tempered camels, romance, and mysterious se-
crets help to create another action-packed adventure with Lloyd
Alexander's dauntless heroine.
6.2 Alexander, Lloyd. The Philadelphia Adventure. Dutton Chil-
dren's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44564-1. 160p. 10 and up.
The year is 1876, and the Centennial Exposition is about to open
in Philadelphia. But danger and political embarrassment
threaten to mar the opening, and President Grant must seek the
help of the city's most adventurous citizen, Vesper Holly. True to
her nature, Vesper, with the help of her memorable friends, once
again foils the evil Dr. Helvitius's scheme to conquer the world.
Woven with bits of American history, this final novel in Lloyd
Alexander's series of tales about the daring heroine is filled with
adventure, humor, and action-packed surprises.
6.3 Alexander, Lloyd. The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen. Dut-
ton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-545-44826-8. 273p. 10 and up
(est).
Bearing six unusual gifts, Prince Jen begins his journey to the
kingdom of T'ienkuo. But the journey is filled with peril and
misfortune, and the young prince must struggle with evil forces
and also with himself to fulfill his destiny as king. Weaving
details from the culture of ancient China, Lloyd Alexander once
again creates an intriguing and suspenseful fantasy about the
true meaning of "kingdom on earth."
6.4 Balian, Lorna. Wilbur's Space Machine. Illustrated by Lorna
Balian. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0836-1. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
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Violet and Wilbur live alone in the middle of nowhere, and they
like it that way. Gradually, though, people begin to move into
their valley, until they find themselves with no room at all. In
desperation Wilbur builds a "space machine7' that enables them
to find peace and quiet in a most unexpected way Expressive
and humorous watercolors show Wilbur's resourcefulness.
6.5 Ballard, Robin. Cat and Alex and the Magic Flying Carpet
Illustrated by Robin Ballard. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-
020390-0. 32p. 3^7.
As Alex watches the rain fall outside his window, he sees his
friend Cat arrive in a strange-looking cloak. Cat explains that his
wrap is a magic flying carpet and tells Alex of his wondrous
adventures around the world. Alex, longing for a trip to the
moon, joins Cat on the carpet. Falling asleep, they take a magical
ride together. Stylized watercolors illustrate this story of friend-
ship.
6.6 Bentley, Nancy. I've Got Your Nose! Illustrated by Don Madden.
Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-385-41296-7. 32p. 4-8.
Nahzella the witch conforms to witches' standards on most
measures, except that her nose is a cute little button nose more
suitable for a princess. No spell from her spell book can produce
a just-right witch's nose. So Nahzella looks up a spell for "Steal/'
and tries to change her nose another way. Still, no matter for
which nose she "exchanges" hers, there are always unantici-
pated problems: the farmer's nose is allergic, the dog's too sen-
sitive. Eventually, of course, Nahzella settles happily for her
button nose.
6.7 Berger, Barbara Helen. Gwinna. Illustrated by Barbara Helen
Berger. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21738-X. 128p. 6 and
up (est.).
When a woodcutter and his wife wish for a child, the Mother of
the Owls gives them Gwinna with the stipulation that at the age
of twelve, she must return. As Gwinna grows up, she follows the
owls back to their grotto, where Mother of the Owls shows
Gwinna her wings. After learning to fly, Gwinna is drawn to the
mountain where she meets a golden griffin and another friend
who give her the secret of the wind's song. Luminescent, haunt-
ing illustrations embellish this magical tale of an enchanted
young girl who fulfills her dream.
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6.8 Bradshaw, Gillian. The Dragon and the Thief* Greenwillow
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10575-0. 154p. 10 and up.
Prahotep, the hapless son of a deceased ancient Egyptian farmer,
discovers the lair of a she-dragon, Hathor. He persuades Hathor
to travel with him up the Nile to Nubia, where other dragons are
rumored to be alive. Their journey is one of danger and excite-
ment as they are pursued by the evil priest/magician Ne-
fersenet. Gillian Bradshaw brings ancient Egyptian society to life
in this lively, very original historical fantasy.
6.9 Clement, Claude (translated by Lenny Hort). The Voice of the
Wood- Illustrated by Frederic Clement. Dial Books, 1989. ISBN
0-8037-0635-9. 22p. 8-12 (est.).
This short and simple tale expresses powerfully the fundamen-
tal mystery of music. Surrealistic illustrations depict a Venetian
craftsman as he creates a cello from the wood of a beautiful tree,
a tree in which wind and birds made captivating music long ago.
But the famed musician who attempts to play the cello must first
learn about the deeper harmonies of humanity and nature before
he can draw sound from the instrument. The text is clear and
spare, the illustrations quiet and haunting, and the overall tone
one of reverence for the miracle of music.
6.10 Cole, Joanna. The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
Illustrated by Bruce Degen. Scholastic, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41427-5.
38p. 8-13.
This is one in a series of books that takes readers on magical
science trips aboard a mysterious school bus. This time the class
of strange Ms. Frizzle sets out on a field trip to the science
museum, but they end up on a journey through the digestive
and circulatory systems of a fellow classmate. Taking the phi-
losophy of meaningful student involvement to its extreme, Ms.
Frizzle, in wild science garb, cleverly teaches both children and
adults about the wonderful workings of the human body.
6.11 Jacques, Brian. Mariel of Redwall. Illustrated by Gary Chalk.
Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22144-1. 387p. 10 and up.
Against the backdrop of Redwall Abbey and Mossflower
Woods, Brian Jacques offers the fourth in his series of medieval
adventure tales, this one featuring an intrepid heroine, the
mousemaid Mariel, in a mission of revenge against the vicious
sea-rats of Terramort Island. Jolly hares, badger warriors, brave
mice, and a host of moles, hedgehogs, and otters play support-
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ing roles in this swashbuckling tale with enough scheming,
swordplay, piracy, violence, and triumph to pique the interest of
Redwall fans.
6.12 Kelleher, Victor. The Red King, Dial Books, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-
07584. 176p. 11 and up.
The people of Forest Land fear the evil Red King, who rules his
kingdom through fear and the threat of a feverish disease. His
tyranny is unchallenged until a band of traveling tricksters,
facing danger and death, puts an end to the reign of the myste-
rious and haunting ruler. Filled with suspense and intrigue,
Victor Kelleher 's well-written tale is sure to please fans of the
supernatural.
6*13 Le Guin, Ursula K. A Ride on the Red Mare's Back* Illustrated
by Julie Downing. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-531-08591-0. 48p. 4-7.
In a northern land where the winter days are short and snow is
deep, the troll people have stolen a girl's little brother. With only
her brave heart and her carved red wooden horse, the little girl
sets out to rescue him. When the beloved toy becomes a real
horse for one night, the girl has a champion that can travel over
snow and distract the trolls. Julie Downing's paintings turn the
traditional Swedish Dalarna Horse into a spirited steed.
6.14 Lindbergh, Anne. Travel Far, Pay No Fare. HarperCollins, 1992.
ISBN 0-06-021776-6. 201p. 10 and up (est.).
Son of a famous children's book author, Owen Noonan prefers
TV and their quiet Boston life to reading. But now his mother is
marrying Uncle Jack in Vermont, and Owen is about to become
big brother to an avid reader, nine-year-old Parsley. Parsley's
plans for putting the wedding asunder include the use of a
magical bookmark that delivers on its promise to "Travel far,
pay no fare." Anne Lindbergh interweaves characters and pets
across literary selections in thought-provoking ways.
6.15 Mahy, Margaret. The Dragon of an Ordinary Family Illustrated
by Helen Oxenbury. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN
0-8037-1062-3. 42p. 4-8.
The Belsakis are an ordinary family who live in an ordinary
house on an ordinary street. Then, to prove he is not a fuddy-
duddy, Mr. Belsaki buys an extraordinary pet for his son, Or-
lando. As in Steven Kellogg's The Mysterious Tadpole, the new pet
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quickly outgrows his surroundings. Luckily, though, dragons
can fly, and so this pet takes all the Belsakis for a lovely vacation
on the Isles of Magic. Bowlers, umbrellas, and British breakfast
fare cue where the story was originally published.
6.16 Morgan, Helen. The Witch Doll. Viking Penguin, 1992, ISBN
0-670-84285-0. 143p. 8-12.
The curious work bag that bounces from the junkman's cart has
a doll inside — a wooden doll with shiny black hair and a trans-
fixing, evil gaze. For Linda, who finds the doll, it becomes the
centerpiece of an unfolding story that moves between the pres-
ent and the past to explain the origin of the doll and its powers
to transform through witchcraft. Heroine Linda is a plucky sort
who makes for effective contrast with the threats around her.
6.17 PacovskS, Kveta (translated by Anthea Bell). The Little Flower
King. Illustrated by Kveta PacovskS. Picture Book Studio/Mi-
chael Neugebauer Books, 1992. ISBN 0-88708-221-1. 32p. 4-8
(est.).
Readers peering through a clear dust jacket and then through a
colorfully framed cutout in the covers will see from the front a
solitary king, but from the back they will see a king and queen.
Between the covers is the tale of a princess who is found in a
tulip that the king planted in his own palace garden. This mod-
ern, vibrantly colored, mixed-media, playful, humorous, and
sometimes-puzzling fairy tale comes from the imagination of
Czech artist Kveta PacovskS, the 1992 Hans Christian Andersen
medalist.
6.18 Pendergraft, Patricia. The Legend of Daisy Flowerdew. Phi-
lomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22176-X. 190p. 10 and up.
After Granny Henry passes away, Daisy goes to live with her
real mother, Jesse. But Daisy is quiet and perceived as being
different. She finds solace in two magical paper dolls. When
Jesse and her husband arrange Daisy's marriage to money-seek-
ing Elmer Goots, Daisy disappears with the help of her two
magical friends. The town of Vineyard Flats searches for a way
to explain the mysterious events surrounding the legend of
Daisy Flowerdew.
6.19 Silverman, Maida. The Magic Well. Illustrated by Manuel Boix.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-617-
67885-X. 32p. 4-8.
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Meeting the fairy queen at a magic well, Janet willingly goes
with her to the kingdom of the fairies, leaving behind only a
single rose as a sign to her mother that she is well. When Janet
asks to return to her mother, she finds herself a captive of the
fairies. Only through her own clever efforts and her mother's
love is Janet finally saved. Manuel Boix's delicate and detailed
paintings complement the magic of a tale inspired by an ancient
ballad.
6.20 Turner, Ann. Rosemary's Witch. Harper Collins/ Charlotte Zolo-
tow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-06-026128-5. 164p. 10-12.
When her family moves to an old New England farmhouse,
nine-year-old Rosemary looks forward to making the house her
home and establishing her own identity. But a 150-year-old
witch who lived in the house as a young girl threatens Rose-
mary's plans, and the Morgenthau family faces the possiblity of
forfeiting their dreams. In the end, Rosemary gives the witch the
love that she needs, and as a result, Rosemary brings peace to
the New England countryside. Understanding and personal dis-
covery are woven into this eerie tale filled with mystery and
witchcraft.
6*21 Van Allsburg, Chris. The Widow's Broom. Illustrated by Chris
Van Allsburg. Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-64051-2. 32p.
8 and up (est.).
A witch makes an unexpected stop when her broom loses its
power to stay aloft right over Widow Shaw's garden. Under the
widow's tender care, the witch recovers from the fall, but she
leaves her broom behind. Not totally worn-out, the broom
proves useful to the widow. It chops wood, mops floors, feeds
chickens, and even plays the piano. But suspicious neighbor
Spivey accuses the broom of devilment and says that it must go.
Surrealistic images in textured sepia capture the magic, but the
action sequence is never far from a smile.
6.22 Yolen, Jane. The Dragon's Boy. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN
0-06-026790-9. 120p. 8-13 (est.).
In this original King Arthur story, the young orphan, Artos, has
trouble becoming a part of castle life. Then he finds a dark cave,
home of a wise old dragon, who helps him, with the aid of a
magical sword, become friends with Lancelot and other young
men at the castle. As Artos gains wisdom, he also learns that his
real name is Artos Pendragon and that he is the son of Merlin-
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nus, the old apothecary who is also the wise dragon in disguise.
Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
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6.23 Anderson, Wayne. Dragon. Illustrated by Wayne Anderson. Si-
mon and Schuster/Green Tiger Press, 1992. ISBN 0-671-78397-1.
32p. 6-10 (est.).
When a precious egg drops from the sky, the mother screams,
but it is too late. And so, deep within the sea, comforted by
fishes, a newborn creature hatches. "Where is my mother?" and
"What am I?" he asks. In his search for his kind, the creature
discovers that he shares traits with fish, dragonflies, birds,
snakes, and crocodiles. But it takes a child who reads to know
the creature's identity and to steer him safely home. Muted
greens interpret the wrenching despair of a lost dragon.
6.24 Asch, Frank. Dear Brother. Illustrated by Vladimir Vagin. Scho-
lastic Hardcover Books, 1992. ISBN 0-590-43107-2. 32p. 6-9.
Joey and Marvin discover a bundle of letters in the attic, illus-
trated with "interesting pictures." All night the two mice read
the correspondence between their great-great-uncles, Timothy,
who stayed in the country, and Henry, who settled in the city.
Affectionate letters recount the milestones of the brothers7 years
apart and memories shared, and ingeniously record urban and
rural lifestyles of the past. Paintings in dyes, gouache, and wa-
tercolors neatly frame the action opposite the actual letters.
6.25 Ashabranner, Brent. I'm in the Zoo, Too! Illustrated by Janet
Stevens. Cobblehill Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-65002-4. 28p. 4-S
(est).
Burl the squirrel lives at the the zoo but not in the zoo. Curious
about the difference, which his mother assures him is important,
Burl sets out to find the answer. Although all his animal friends
fail to explain the distinction, Burl discovers it when he unwarily
decides to perform in a cage. Activity-filled, detailed watercolor
paintings make the book "readable" by all ages.
6.26 Baker, Keith. Who Is the Beast? Illustrated by Keith Baker. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich, 1990. ISBN 0-15-296057-0. 32p. 3-7.
"The beast, the beast!" Smaller jungle animals flee the beastly
tiger whose tiger parts are revealed one-by-one in lush Henri
Rousseau-like paintings, set against chantable, rhyming text.
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"The beast?" thinks the tiger. "I see no beast. I just see me."
Gently, he matches each of his fearsome characteristics against
those of the jungle creatures, helping everyone to discover the
commonalities of nature.
6.27 Barasch, Marc Ian. No Plain Pets. Illustrated by Henrik
Drescher. HarperCollins,4991. ISBN 0-06-022473-8. 36p. 4-«.
In vibrantly illustrated rhyming text, a child muses about the pet
he wants. "I don't want one that's plain — / Some dumb Puff or
Fluff / With a parakeet brain." Maybe a big, black gorilla, an
electric eel, or a jungle snake. But the main thing is, as with all
good pet owners, the pet will be loved. Illustrations are stylized,
quirky, and crowded with figures, doodles, and textures.
6.28 Birchman, David F. Brother Billy Bronto's Bygone Blues Band.
Illustrated by John O'Brien. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books,
1992. ISBN 0-688-10424-X. 32p. 5 and up.
"There was Rex the King Tyrone / on the slide trombone / and
Brother Billy on the bass. / There was a mean / allosaurus
saxophonist / nicknamed Lizard Lips Grace." Long ago, dino-
saur Dixieland could be heard on Basin Street. But because of
demand "from throughout the land," the beasts take an ill-fated
train ride which lands the blues "in a pool of ooze." Dappled
watercolors on ink drawings enliven the musical mood.
6.29 Blackwood, Mary. Derek the Knitting Dinosaur. Illustrated by
Kerry Argent. Carolrhoda Books, 1990. ISBN 0-87614-400-8. 32p.
3-8 (est).
Derek is more green and more gentle than his dinosaur brothers,
Fang and Fearless. Although a part of Derek wants to look and
act more like a real dinosaur, Derek prefers knitting to roaring
about. Derek's knit products stockpile until brightly patterned
sweaters, socks, vests, mittens, scarves, and pants overflow his
stone house. And then something strange happens. The world
becomes colder, and fierce dinosaurs need woolly things. Expan-
sive watercolored figures accompany the rhyming text.
6.30 Breathed, Berkeley. The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story.
Illustrated by Berkeley Breathed. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-
316-10761-1. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Cartoonist Berkeley Breathed advises in his second book:
"Best results will be obtained when read in an open, sunny
meadow. . . . Under no conditions should a television be in the
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vicinity/' Airbrushed backgrounds and vibrant surface colors
add to the adventure of Opus, the Great and Famous Discoverer,
who, with his team of 'Volunteers'' (Milquetoast, Ronald-Ann,
and Bill the Cat) searches for the Last Great Bassclope— of razor
horn and slobbery fang. But the Basselope is different from
expected, and needs protection from thundering hordes of me-
dia.
6.31 Brett, Jan. Berlioz the Bean Illustrated by Jan Brett. G. P. Put-
nam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22248-0. 32p. 4^8.
Inspiration for Jan Brett's bass-playing bear came both from the
nineteenth-century composer Hector Berlioz and from her own
double-bass-playing husband who, like Berlioz the bear, once
noticed a loud buzz in his bass. The buzzing so distracts Berlioz
the bear that he drives the orchestra's bandwagon into a large
hole in the road. The temperamental mule pulling the wagon
refuses to budge until an angry bee persuades the mule to get
moving. Elaborately detailed Bavarian scenes include embroi-
dered costumes, painted carts and cottages, and Brett's trade-
mark borders, foreshadowing the town in preparation for the
gala ball at which Berlioz is to perform.
6.32 Brown, Marc. Arthur Babysits. Illustrated by Marc Brown. Lit-
tle, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992. ISBN 0-316-11293-3. 32p. 4-8
(est.).
Good-humoredly, Arthur agrees to baby-sit for the terrible Tib-
bie twins while their grandmother is out. Everyone, especially
his sister D. W., warns him that the Tibbie twins are trouble.
Dressed in cowboy suits and brandishing firearms, the twins
torment Arthur with the stereotypic baby-sitter's initiation rites,
including tying him to a chair. Despite D. W.'s continuing phone
calls with advice, Arthur figures out for himself the best baby-
sitting trick of all — a good storytime.
6.33 Brown, Marc. Arthur Meets the President Illustrated by Marc
Brown. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1991. ISBN 0-316-11265-
8. 30p. 4-8 (est.).
When Arthur's class enters a national essay contest on "How I
Can Help to Make America Great," Arthur wins, and his entire
class is invited to attend a special ceremony at the White House.
Everyone is excited except Arthur, who must recite his speech
from memory before the president. In the Rose Garden, his note-
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cards scatter; Arthur panics and forgets his speech. But resource-
ful sister D. W. comes to his rescue with an innovative cue card.
634 Brown, Marc. Arthur's Pet Business. Illustrated by Marc Brown.
Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1990. ISBN 0-316-11262-3. 30p.
4-8.
Wanting a new puppy, Arthur opens his own pet business to
show his family his "responsible" side. But when business
booms, Arthur finds himself baby-sitting a myriad of animals,
one of which suddenly disappears. In the satisfying end, Arthur
finds the missing pet and is rewarded with one of her new
puppies. Fourteenth in the Arthur series, this adventure humor-
ously invites readers both to laugh and to think about responsi-
bility.
6.35 Browne, Anthony. Bear Goes to Town. Illustrated by Anthony
Browne. Doubleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-26525-5. 32p. 3-6.
Like Harold with his purple crayon, Bear has a magic pencil.
Traveling to town, Bear meets a companionable cat and imme-
diately draws Cat something to eat. But when Cat is captured by
the animal patrol, Bear draws roller skates to chase the van, a
ladder to reach Cat's "cell," and a saw to remove the bars. Bear
can even draw a door to release all the animals, banana skins to
aid their escape, and a rolling pastoral setting for their happy
home.
6.36 Browne, Anthony. I Like Books. Illustrated by Anthony Browne.
Alfred A. Knopf/ Dragonfly Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-94186-1.
18p. 3-7 (est.).
An adorable chimp announces the fact that he likes books. In ten
simple sentences he lists his favorite kinds of books. They range
from funny books to books about dinosaurs to strange books.
With each declaration, the illustration reflects the book genre.
6.37 Bucknall, Caroline. One Bear in the Hospital. Illustrated by
Caroline Bucknall. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN
0-8037-0847-5. 30p. 3-6.
Caroline Bucknall's bouncing bears and the rhyming, rhythmic
text that accompanied them in two previous books return for
more read-along fun. This time, Ted Bear has a bicycle accident,
and although he is doubtful about a hospital stay, he receives
tender care in the "cubs" wing. At home again, Ted is back in the
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races — this time in a wheelchair with his broken leg. Black ink
and crayon-like shades give touchable texture to the bears.
638 Carlson, Nancy. Take lime to Relax! Illustrated by Nancy
Carlson. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83287-1. 32p. 2-6
(est).
The not-so-subtle message in Nancy Carlson's picture book is
that families overschedule their lives. With computer classes,
aerobics classes, cake decorating classes, and dance classes, the
Beaver family is always on the go. "Until one morning ... it was
snowing like crazy." While snowbound, the family tells stories,
sings, builds a fire, and pops corn. When the snowplow finally
makes its way through, the family stays put. Paired with the
rhyming text are warm home scenes that show Beavers in robes
and pajamas taking some time to relax.
6.39 Carlson, Nancy. A Visit to Grandma's* Illustrated by Nancy
Carlson. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-0670-83288-X. 32p. 4-8
(est).
As Tina and her parents plan a holiday visit to Grandma's new
Florida condominium, they imagine her knitting by the fire and
baking her special Thanksgiving pies. But Grandma has
changed! Now she wears lavender pants, loud jewelry, and pink
sunglasses. Grandma drives a sports car, takes aerobics classes,
plays charades until midnight, buys her pies, and makes reser-
vations for Thanksgiving dinner. At first wary, Una and her
parents begin to loosen up. Nancy Carlson's scenes are Florida-
bright, and her beaver characters are amusing.
6.40 Cazet, Denys. Daydreams. Illustrated by Denys Cazet. Orchard
Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08481-7. 32p.
4-7.
All the little animals in Miss Williams's class love her very
dearly. Even so, on one blustery day, they can't stop the invasion
of daydreams. Imaginations create desert heroes, threatening
dinosaurs, and even giant snack foods. Miss Williams under-
stands. She reads a story that feeds daydreams. ''Wishes and
hopes travel with daydreams," she says. By the close of day,
Miss Williams has some daydreams of her own about the chil-
dren's futures. Half-tone watercolors and placid faces give a
sweet-dreams flavor.
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6.41 Cazet, Denys. Mother Night Illustrated by Denys Cazet Or-
chard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08430-2. 32p. 3-6.
With a simple, poetic story line that traces a cycle from dusk to
dawn, animal parents put their children to bed following famil-
iar routines, and then lovingly awaken them in the morning.
Denys Cazet's watercolor and pencil illustrations in soft shades
of blue, green, and pink create the enchanting world of animal
dreams. This story may comfort young children who have night-
time fears.
6.42 Cazet, Denys. Never Spit on Your Shoes. Illustrated by Denys
Cazet. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-
08447-7. 26p. 4-6.
Mother listens as Arnie describes the hardships that he encoun-
tered during his first day in first grade: sitting at a desk, finding
the "boys' room," and nostalgically watching the kindergarten
bus pull away. But Arnie also explains the joys of making a new
friend, determining classroom rules, drawing pictures with new
crayons, and counting to sixteen. Told with cartoon-like style,
this is a book for waylaying first-grade fears and preparing for
the first day of school.
6.43 Chambless, Jane. Tucker and the Bear. Illustrated by Jane Cham-
bless. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN
0-671-67357-2. 36p. 4-8 (est.).
Tucker lives alone on the edge of the woods, reading, drawing,
and enjoying his daydreams. When a bear joins Tucker for the
winter in exchange for helping with the housework, Tucker soon
finds that he has bargained for trouble along with the bear's
companionship. But when the bear leaves, Tucker discovers the
loneliness of a lost friendship, and he welcomes the bear's return
with heartfelt gratitude. Detail-filled illustrations make this
story even more endearing.
6.44 Charles, Donald. Paddy Pig's Poems: A Story about an Amus-
ing Fellow and His Friends. Illustrated by Donald Charles.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-671-
67081-6. 27p. 5-10 (est).
Paddy Pig, a literary individualist, writes delightful and, at first
glance, predictable verse. However, at the end of the final line of
each poem, Paddy inserts a nonrhyming word. When Paddy's
conventional friends criticize his unusual style, Paddy sends
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them home. Young readers and writers may want to try some
unconventional writing of their own.
Cherry, Lynne. Archie, Follow Me* Illustrated by Lynne Cherry.
Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44647-8. 32p. 4-6.
Richly detailed pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations of an
adventuresome tabby cat, Archie, and his devoted mistress illu-
minate this first-person narrative. According to his young mis-
tress, Archie is there at wake-up time, follows her around the
house until she leaves for school, and is ready for their afternoon
adventures in the woods after she returns from school. But after
dark, the roles reverse, and Archie is the leader, offering a world
where one can see the night "through a cat's eyes."
Chorao, Kay. The Cherry Pie Baby* Illustrated by Kay Chorao.
E. P. Dutton, 1989. ISBN 0-525-4435-1. 27p. 4-7 (est.).
Annie, an only child, wants a baby brother in the worst way, so
she strikes a bargain with a newfound friend. She offers young
Beau five pies from her father's wagon in exchange for Beau's
baby brother, Claude. After sneaking Claude home, Annie's fan-
tasies about baby brothers begin to fade as an inconsolable
Claude ruins her toys, breaks her tea set, and wails continuously.
When Papa discovers this unexpected guest, Annie must return
little Claude to his family. Kay Chorao's portrayal of an only
child's desires, told with dog characters, rings true.
Conly, Jane Leslie. R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH* Illus-
trated by Leonard Lubin. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-
021364-7. 260p. 9-12.
When Margaret and Artie (R-T) get lost in the woods, they
stumble upon a secret colony of superintelligent rats. With the
help of Christopher and the rest of the famous rats of NIMH,
who first appeared in Robert O'Brien's Newbery Award-win-
ning Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, the two humans survive
and learn a lot about life in the process. But home again, the
children face difficulties in keeping their promise not to reveal
the rats' whereabouts. Unpredictable events and disclosures of
secrets help build to an exciting climax. The second sequel of
superb fantasy novels by the daughter of the late O'Brien con-
tinues to capture children's hearts and imaginations.
Conover, Chris. Mother Goose and the Sly Fox* Illustrated by
Chris Conover. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-
35072-8. 28p. 4-8.
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In the rich Dutch decor of this retelling, the setting is detailed
with fine lace, windmills, tulips, and Delft pottery and tiles.
Rather than a preyed-upon passel of lambs, the innocents are
adorable, lace-ruffed goslings and their caregiver mouse.
Mother Goose, in fine winged cap, returns home to discover that
six of her children have been flummoxed by the fox. But clever
Mrs. Goose knows how to substitute stones for children in a
sack. Chris Conover's version doesn't allow the goslings to get
consumed, and the fox learns his lesson.
6.49 Cushman, Doug. Camp Big Paw. Illustrated by Doug Cushman.
Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-021368-X. 64p. 6-8.
It's summer, and the campers have arrived at Camp Big Paw.
When the contests for camping badges begin, newcomer Cyril
the Cat and his cabin mates, Ben and Obie, run into trouble with
the camp bully, Nigel Snootbutter. In the end, Cyril, with Nigel's
unsuspecting help, "uses his head" to win a very special badge.
Colorful cartoon-like illustrations complement this I Can Read
chapter book about a group of animals' misadventures at sum-
mer camp.
6.50 Cushman, Doug. Possum Stew. Illustrated by Doug Cushman.
E. P. Dutton, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44566-8. 32p. 3-6.
Possum likes nothing better than tricking folks. Finally, though,
he tricks Bear and Gator one time too many. Determined to have
the last laugh, Bear and Gator invite Possum to dinner, and
Possum himself almost ends up in the stew pot. Both the text,
written in the tradition of the trickster tale, and the illustrations
will keep children laughing.
6.51 Delacre, Lulu. Time for School, Nathan! Illustrated by Lulu
Delacre. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41942-0.
32p. 3-7.
Eager to start school, Nathan the elephant explains to his best
friend Nicholas the mouse that school is something that he,
Nathan, must do alone. But Nicholas, not easily dissuaded,
stows away in Nathan's schoolbag. At school, Nicholas makes
mischief — singing during storytime, upsetting things, and dis-
rupting Nathan's budding friendships. When Nathan acts glum,
Nicholas admits his fear of losing his best friend. Reassurances
and rebuilding contribute to the gentle theme. In the muted-
toned illustrations, Nathan's "elephantness" seems a perfectly
normal classroom occurrence.
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6.52 dePaola, Tomie. Bon jour, Mr* Satie. Illustrated by Tomie de-
Paola. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21782-7. 28p. 5-9.
Tomie dePaola slyly advises that if anyone in his story looks or
sounds familiar, he's "not the least bit surprised." The range of
players who appear in Gertrude's 1920 Paris salon will certainly
be familiar to adults — Zelda Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway,
Ezra Pound, and Isadora Duncan, to name only a few whose
countenances are identified by first name on the book jacket. The
debonaire cat, Uncle Satie, must judge an exhibition of the paint-
ings of Henri (Matisse) and Pablo (Picasso), and his diplomacy
ends the artists' feud. Vibrant teal, orange, and purple illustra-
tions dominate the tale.
6.53 dePaola, Tomie. Haircuts for the Woolseys. Too Many Hopkins.
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. lOp.
2- 5.
Spring arrives at Fiddle-Dee-Dee Farms in two warm-hearted
tales illustrated in characteristic Tomie dePaola style. In the first
book, the Woolseys, a family of sheep, get their spring haircuts.
However, when a cold north wind blows in, leaving the bare-
headed Woolseys chilled, Granny saves the day with a special
surprise. In the second book, when all fifteen rabbit children
descend upon their garden to plant vegetables, the result is a
muddy mess. So Mommy Hopkins takes charge and organizes
her brood with efficiency.
6.54 dePaola, Tomie. Little Grunt and the Big Egg: A Prehistoric
Fairy Tale. Illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Holiday House, 1990.
ISBN 0-8234-0730-6. 30p. 4-8.
When Little Grunt finds a huge egg for a prehistoric omelet, no
one in the family realizes that it will hatch into George, a lovable
but fast-growing brontosaurus pet. But growing is what George
seems to do best, and soon he is much too big for the cave. Little
Grunt is distraught over turning his pet out into the wild. Then
a powerful volcanic eruption proves how handy big friends can
be. Tomie dePaola's recognizable flat, jughead characters wear
furs and winsome expressions against softly watercolored set-
tings.
6.55 Donnelly, Liza. Dinosaur Beach. Illustrated by Liza Donnelly.
Scholastic/Lucas Evans Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-42175-1, 32p.
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Take one dinosaur-loving boy and his dog, Bones, add the dis-
covery of an elasmosaurus on their trip to the beach, and you
have the ingredients for an adventure sure to please dinosaur
fans. Although all the other beach visitors rush screeching away,
the story hero simply slips onto the back of the elasmosaurus
and is whisked away to Dinosaur Beach. There other friendly
dinosaurs jam and play volleyball — and even build a sand
sculpture of the boy and his dog.
6.56 Dumbleton, Mike. Dial-a-Croc. Illustrated by Ann James. Or-
chard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08545-7. 30p. 4-S (est.).
To become rich, Vanessa captures a crocodile in the Australian
outback. "You have a choice/' she tells him. "You can be ten
handbags and five pairs of shoes, or you can help me make
lots of money." So "Dial-a-Croc" works a variety of jobs, in-
cluding Swim Team Scarer, Ice Crusher, and Ticket Puncher.
But he misses home. "You have a choice," he says to Vanessa.
"You can be my breakfast ... or you can take me home." Hu-
morous illustrations add levity to an exploitation that turns to
friendship.
6.57 Dunbar, Joyce. Four Fierce Kittens. Illustrated by Jakki Wood.
Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1992. ISBN 0-590-45535-4. 32p. 2-6.
Four mischievous kittens set out for some excitement on the
farm. Pretending to be tigers, leopards, and lions, the kittens
soon learn that a kitty "meow" is not nearly as frightening as a
"cluck" or an "oink" or a "quack." But can a "meow" scare a
puppy? Indeed. Four fierce kittens make a puppy "scat." Water-
color paintings illustrate this rhythmic, repetitive text.
6.58 Ehlert, Lois. Circus. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert. HarperCollins,
1992. ISBN 0-06-020252-1. 32p. 2-6 (est).
A border of stars frames the circus-act pages, which are nar-
rower than the book's covers. In collages bolder than even Lois
Ehlert fans have come to expect, each vivid circus act is com-
posed of shapes akin to a child's pegboard game. Electric-blue
striped Samu the Tiger jumps wildly through a flaming hoop
against glossy black, and grass-green goats tumble against
fuschia. Fluorescent, geometric graphics make for an atypical
circus of marching snakes, leaping lizards, and the flying Zuc-
chinis.
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6.59 Elzbieta. Brave Babette and Sly Tom. Illustrated by Elzbieta.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-0633-2. 36p.
4-8.
Almost immediately after the birth of Babette the mouse in a
blackbird's nest in the Luxembourg Gardens, her mother is
chased away by a nasty cat named Sly Tom. Fortunately, the
blackbird adopts Babette, who grows up to be such a feisty little
mouse that she is able to best Sly Tom. Illustrations are textured
backdrops in earth-gray and brown overlaid with impressions
of trees and the simply drawn animals.
6.60 Emberley, Michael. Ruby. Illustrated by Michael Emberley. Lit-
tle, Brown, 1990. ISBN 0-316-23643-8. 32p. 3-7 (est.).
Ruby, a Red Riding Hood-like mouse, sets off in her red cloak to
deliver triple-cheese pies to her granny. Although Ruby's
mother warns her not to talk to strangers (especially cats), Ruby
is defended on the street by a well-dressed, whiskered stranger
when a grimy reptile accosts her. Like the wolf, the stranger
races ahead to Granny's house — by taxi in this urban tale. But a
clever Ruby makes a quick phone call to ensure a satisfying,
surprise ending. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1991.
6.61 Engel, Diana. Josephina Hates Her Name. Illustrated by Diana
Engel. Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07796-X. 32p. 4^8
(est).
Josephina the alligator hates her name — she thinks it's ugly,
old-fashioned, and too unusual. When she plays with her
friends, she even suggests that they trade names, but no one ever
wants Josephina's name. Then, Grandma tells Josephina all
about the remarkable great-aunt after whom she is named.
When Josephina tells the story to her friends, they are more than
ready to trade names, but Josephina won't hear of it.
6.62 Ernst, Lisa Campbell. When Bluebell Sang. Illustrated by Lisa
Campbell Ernst. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-733561-5. 32p.
5-7 (est).
Farmer Swenson discovers that one of his dairy cows, Bluebell,
can sing beautifully. After performing for the local community,
Bluebell falls victim to a greedy talent agent, Big Eddie, who
takes Swenson and Bluebell on tour in a scheme to make Blue-
bell famous and himself rich. Dressed in the latest fashion, Blue-
bell is indeed a success. Although she is a trendsetter wherever
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she goes, Bluebell and Swenson are homesick. Finally, they de-
vise a clever plan to return home to the farm and resume a life
of peace and anonymity.
6.63 Geraghty, Paul. Over the Steamy Swamp* Illustrated by Paul
Geraghty. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-15-200561-7. 32p. 3-6.
A steamy swamp is the setting for this circular cumulative tale
with a food chain theme. A mosquito is threatened by a dragon-
fly who is threatened by a frog who is threatened by . . . and on
and on, until the greatest threat of all appears— a hunter, who
falls prey to the mosquito! Exaggerated actions fill the swamp
scenes with color and humor.
6.64 Giffard, Hannah. Red Fox. Illustrated by Hannah Giffard. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0869-6. 25p. 4-8
(est).
Hungry Red Fox sets out at night to find food for himself and
his mate. But his typical hunting routine meets with unusual
misfortune, and so Red Fox must brave the city to find some-
thing to eat. Returning home with a city-style meal, Red Fox
finds that he now has a few more mouths to feed. Brightly
colored stylized paintings, highlighted with white, illustrate this
nocturnal adventure of a determined fox.
6.65 Grossman, Bill. Tommy at the Grocery Store. Illustrated by Vic-
toria Chess. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-022409-6. 32p.
3-7.
Is Tommy the Pig a potato? Well, he does have eyes! Or maybe
a ruler? After all, he has feet! After Tommy's mother inadver-
tently leaves him at the grocery store, customers mistakenly
identify him as various grocery items and whisk him home.
Though each case of mistaken identity is discovered before dis-
asters occur, Tommy's predicaments and separation may be dis-
concerting for very young children. Victoria Chess's bright, de-
tailed watercolor illustrations bring out the humor of Bill
Grossman's rhyming text.
6.66 Guarino, Deborah. Is Your Mama a Llama? Illustrated by Steven
Kellogg. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41387-2.
32p. 4-7.
In a rhyming and patterned text, a curious baby llama named
Lloyd asks each of his animal friends the same question: "Is your
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mama a llama?" The friends, in turn, give Lloyd clues to the
identity of their mamas. In the end, with help from his friend
Llyn, Lloyd gets the answer to his question and finds his own
llama mama. Steven Kellogg's detail-rich watercolor illustra-
tions capture the innocent beauty of animal mothers and their
babies.
6.67 Hawkins, Colin, and Jacqui Hawkins. Crocodile Creek: The Cry
in the Night Illustrated by Colin Hawkins. Doubleday, 1989.
ISBN 0-385-24980-2. 30p. 3-8 (est.).
On his houseboat, Baby Crocker wakes one morning out of sorts
and feeling snappy. Besides crankiness, his teething pains make
him bite off a table leg and chew up a life preserver. Baby even
chews off the mooring rope of the houseboat, and he and the
houseboat float off alone toward Fatal Falls. But it's Gran the
windsurfer to the rescue. This humorous story follows Baby
Crocker's family and frenzies in cartoon illustrations and dia-
logue.
6.68 Hayes, Sarah. This Is the Bear and the Scary Night, Illustrated
by Helen Craig. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
316-35250-0. 24p. 3-6 (est.).
"This is the boy who forgot his bear and left him behind in the
park on the chair." In rhyming text, the cumulative story un-
folds. A boy's favorite bear is forgotten and must spend the night
in the park. The poor bear is swept up by an owl, dropped into
a pond, rescued by a trombone player, and eventually reunited
with his young owner. Perky drawings are shaded with faded-
jeans blues and park-bench greens.
6.69 Henkes, Kevin. Julius, the Baby of the World. Illustrated by
Kevin Henkes. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08944-5.
32p. 4-7 (est).
Lilly's excitement about the new baby turns to jealousy when
her brother arrives and gets lots of parental attention. Lilly alter-
nates between ignoring Baby Julius and undermining his up-
bringing. Over his mouse crib, she scrambles the alphabet, whis-
pers "you're ugly," and tries to make him disappear. But when
a visiting cousin insults Baby Julius, Lilly rises to his defense and
insists that Julius is "The Baby of the World." Lilly's mouse
moods are hilarious, recognizable, and captivating. ALA Notable
Children's Books, 1991.
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6.70 Himmelman, John. A Guest Is a Guest. Illustrated by John Him-
melman. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44720-2.
32p. 3-8 (est).
"A guest is a guest and we must show them our best/' So say the
Beanbucket family when their pigs move into the farmhouse
with them. Because the pigs are accepted, in come the chickens.
With pigs taking over the kitchen, and hens on every cushion,
the cows and horses move in. Finally, patient Farmer Bean-
bucket reaches his limit: "Enough is enough/' he cries. So — the
animals throw the Beanbuckets out! Charming animals make
themselves at home in overstuffed watercolor comfort.
6.71 Howe, James. Hot Fudge. Illustrated by Leslie Morrill. Morrow
Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09701-4. 32p. 5 and up.
Harold, the Monroe family's large, loquacious, and chocolate-
loving canine, is left at home on a Saturday morning along with
a pan of homemade fudge. But Harold is not alone. Sharing the
household are the Monroe's other pets: Chester, their arrogant
cat, little Howie, the dachshund, and Bunnicula, the vampire
bunny Soon after Chester reads in the morning newspaper that
there are robbers in the neighborhood, the fudge is missing.
Harold, Chester, and Howie try to solve the crime.
6.72 Hurd, Thacher. Blackberry Ramble. Illustrated by Thacher
Hurd. Crown, 1989. ISBN 0-517-57105-6. 29p. 3-8 (est.).
It is a beautiful day, and Mother and Father Mouse are trying to
complete their spring cleaning. At first, Baby Mouse is "just
noodling around," but she soon gets into mischief. The patient
parents finally give up their cleaning project for a picnic with
Baby. Mouse antics continue, including a wild ride with Baby
Mouse at the wheel, and a splattering fall into the blackberry pie.
Thacher Hurd's bright illustrations will make any reader long
for a spring day on the farm.
6.73 Jacques, Brian. Mattimeo. Illustrated by Gary Chalk. Philomel
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21741-X. 446p. 10 and up.
When Slagar the Fox and his evil band of mercenaries kidnap
the young of Redwall Abbey and enslave them in the kingdom
of Malkariss, warrior mouse Mathias and his followers must
rescue Redwall's future leaders. Those remaining at the abbey
face an equally perilous threat from General Ironbeak and his
gang of wicked birds. As the final battle begins, the warriors find
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new strength, and Mattimeo, son of Mathias, fulfills his destiny.
This final episode in the Redwall trilogy finds human-like he-
roes triumphing over evil
6.74 Jorgensen, Gail. Crocodile Beat. Illustrated by Patricia Mullins.
Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-748010-0. 32p. 1-6.
Brilliant tissue-paper and paint collages across double-page
spreads display hissing snakes, booming elephants, swishing
birds, chattering monkeys, splashing ducks, and growling bears
"dancing and playing and stomping their feet/' Roaring King
Lion, shouldered by two bears on his bright red throne, leads the
noisy parade. When the crowd awakens a mean, snapping
crocodile, King Lion steps in to save the day. Young children will
enjoy the sing-song text and the subtle expressions on the faces
of the abundant animals.
6.75 Joyce, William. Bently and Egg. Illustrated by William Joyce.
HarperCollins/Laura Geringer Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020386-
2. 28p. 3-8.
Artistic frog Bently Hopperton is entrusted with the single egg
of his best friend, Kack Kack, when the duck is away. Unlike
Horton, Bently is a less-than-faithful steward. Because the egg is
bald and bare, Bently paints it in dazzling colors. The Easter-like
egg then attracts the attention of a boy who promptly "eggnaps"
it! Poor Bently must brave all sorts of hilarious challenges to
retrieve the precious egg. Large-scale watercolors in a spring-
green palette are perfect for the woodland characters.
6.76 Kalman, Maira. Ooh-La-La (Max in Love). Illustrated by Maira
Kalman. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-84163-3. 32p. 8 and
up.
Max Stravinsky, the millionaire poet dog, takes a whirlwind tour
of Paris, where he loses his heart to the beautiful Crepes Suzette.
In a satiric spoof on the salon, Maira Kalman gives wit, savoir
faire, and a touch of the dramatic to his cast: Fritz from the Ritz,
Madame Camembert, Charlotte Russe, Peach Melba, and Pierre
Potpourri. A panoply of styles moderne (including a Blue Suite
in salute to Picasso) and printing which flows across the illustra-
tions give this picture book for older readers a lighthearted and
energetic style.
6.77 Karlin, Nurit. Little Big Mouse. Illustrated by Nurit Karlin.
HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021608-5. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
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A tiny mouse is dissatisfied with his size. Everyone, it seems, is
bigger than he. More than anything, he wants to be really BIG.
With knapsack on his back, he sets out to discover how to get
big. Out in the world, he meets a circus elephant, who explains,
"I think I was big even when I was little." Then Mouse's nose
tickles, and a tiny flea asks how Mouse got so big. Simple text
and bold-stroke illustrations are good companions.
6.78 Keller, Holly. The New Boy, Illustrated by Holly Keller. Green-
willow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09828-2. 22p. 4-7 (est.).
When Milton the mouse arrives in Miss Higgins's kindergarten
class, chaos erupts. He puts caterpillars in lunch boxes, knocks
over blocks, and eats all the cherries off the special cupcakes that
Gregory brings for a snack. Even when Milton decides to be
good, things don't work out much better. When a new boy
arrives, readers will enjoy predicting how he will behave and
how Milton will be affected. Holly Keller's simple illustrations
have humor that will engage beginning readers.
6.79 Kettner, Christine. An Ordinary Cat. Illustrated by Christine
Kettner. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-023173-4. 26p. 6^10
(est.).
To his family, William is an ordinary cat. But at night, William
becomes "extraordinary" as he drives a cab, delivers important
fares, and even plays in a band. At dawn, William returns home
and resumes his ordinary existence. Bold-colored cartoon-like
drawings illustrate the secret nighttime adventures of a proper
daytime cat.
6.80 King-Smith, Dick. Ace: The Very Important Pig. Illustrated by
Lynette Hemmant. Crown, 1990. ISBN 0-517-57833-6. 134p. 8-12
(est).
Marked by an ace of clubs on his side, Ace is more than just an
average pig. As Farmer Tubbs soon discovers, this unusual
great-grandson of Babe, the sheepherding pig whose story is
told in Dick King-Smith's Babe: The Gallant Pig, not only can
understand human speech, but he also likes to watch television.
After Ace appears on the BBC, he becomes a celebrity and a
"very important pig." Set in the English countryside, this hu-
morous animal fantasy is filled with colorful animal characters
that children will enjoy getting to know.
6.81 King-Smith, Dick. Martin's Mice. Illustrated by Jez Alborough.
Crown, 1989. ISBN 0-517-57113-7. 128p. 8-12.
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Instead of hunting mice like other barn cats, Martin adopts
them. In a bathtub-style cage, Martin keeps the mouse mother
Drusilla and her children, caring for and protecting them. But
the mice request their freedom. It is only when Martin himself is
sold and kept as a pet in a city apartment that he comes to
understand independence. After a daring escape, Martin returns
to the farm to establish a true friendship with Drusilla.
6.82 King-Smith, Dick, compiler. The Animal Parade: A Collection
of Stories and Poems. Illustrated by Jocelyn Wild. Tambourine
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11375-3. 93p. 6 and up.
Dick King-Smith indicates that he has collected his favorite ani-
mal tales — some comical, some dramatic, some frightening, and
some even tragic. Along with fables by Aesop, there are excerpts
from Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, The
Tale of Jeremy Fisher, Black Beauty, and White Fang. Sprinkled
throughout are selections from the author's own poems and
stories. Illustrator Jocelyn Wild has given the animals in this
collection both texture and feelings.
6.83 Kraus, Robert. Phil the Ventriloquist Illustrated by Robert
Kraus; Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07988-1. 32p. 3-7
(est).
Phil the rabbit is a ventriloquist. He can make the scrambled
eggs talk and the telephone ring. His parents beg him to use a
ventriloquist's dummy instead of making chairs say, "Don't sit
on me." But Phil won't listen. He'd rather make his father's
shoes sing and his mother's hat tell jokes. Then one day a bur-
glar breaks into Phil's house, and ventriloquism saves the day.
As in his Spider and Daddy Long Ears books, Robert Kraus's
drawings and text are big, bold, and simple.
6.84 Kwitz, Mary DeBall. Shadow over Mousehaven Manor. Illus-
trated by Stella Ormai. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN
0-590-42034-8. 128p. 7-11.
When Minabell Mouse receives an urgent request to visit her
gravely ill Aunt Pitty Pat in their ancestral home, Lvlinabell must
set out in a Christmas Eve snowstorm to Mousehaven Manor.
Despite warnings from a secret agent and an encounter with an
evil pack of rats, the courageous mouse continues on her jour-
ney, determined to rescue her aunt and her family home from
the Prairie Pirates, a dangerous band of rodents. With the help
of friends, Minabell and her aunt foil a treacherous plan and
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save the manor and the state of Illinois from destruction. Black-
line sketches illustrate this animal adventure story.
6.85 Kyte, Dennis. Zackary Raffles. Illustrated by Dennis Kyte. Dou-
bleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-24653-6. 28p. 4-8 (est.).
Like all young mice who reach the age of six, Zackary Raffles is
eligible to join the Mouse Soldiers, Brave and True. To do so, he
must pass three tests: walk the Rope of Courage, solve the mys-
terious riddle, and spend the night standing guard on Lookout
Rock. But Zackary is afraid of the dark— so afraid that he never
sleeps at night and he carries a lantern in the daytime in case the
sun goes behind a cloud. Humorous watercolor illustrations will
allow comparisons of mouse- and human-scaled objects. Chil-
dren who share Zackary's fear will take comfort in his triumph.
6.86 Le Guin, Ursula K. Catwings Return. Illustrated by S. D. Schin-
dler. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-
08403-5. 48p. 6-10 (est.).
In this sequel to Catwings, Ursula Le Guin continues her flying
cat fantasy with this heartwarming family-reunion tale. Now
living in safety, four winged tabby cats, perfectly detailed in ink
with color washes, reminisce about their mother and their first
home in the city. When two of the cats decide to visit their alley
birthplace, they discover and rescue a tiny winged kitten from a
building being demolished. Learning the kitten is their sister,
they take her home to the country.
6.87 Lindbergh, Reeve. The Day the Goose Got Loose. Illustrated by
Steven Kellogg. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-
8037-0409-7. 32p. 4-8.
When the goose gets loose, the havoc begins, and before it's all
over both the farm and the town are in for a comical spree. The
frolicking goose lets loose the chickens, the sheep, and the
horses, and teases the bull into a charging mode. What got into
that goose? The farm child dreams an enchanting answer. Reeve
Lindbergh's rhyming text includes a repetitive phrase. Steven
Kellogg's action-packed illustrations beg to be examined closely.
6.88 Lionni, Leo. Tillie and the Wall. Illustrated by Leo Lionni. Al-
fred A. Knopf /Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-92155-0. 27p. 4^8
(est.).
Ullie and her companion mice wonder about the other side of a
wall that "had been there ever since the mice could remember/'
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It is too high to climb over, too thick to drill through, and too
long to go around, but Tillie is inspired by earthworms to bur-
row underneath the wall. On the other side, she discovers mice
like herself who receive her joyously and follow her back
through the tunnel. Leo Lionni's familiar collage-style mice are
in harmony with the simplicity of the message. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
6.89 Marshall, James. Fox Be Nimble. Illustrated by James Marshall.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0761-4. 48p.
4-8.
Fox is busy practicing to be a rock star, but his mom interrupts
his starring role, sending him to baby-sit the mischievous Ling
children. Discovering his baby-sitting duties to be more than he
expected, Fox climbs new heights to get the job done. In the
process he achieves stardom, albeit not the kind he wanted. This
collection of three fun-filled stories, all humorously illustrated,
is another book about lovable and trouble-finding Fox in the
Easy-to-Read Books series. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1991.
6.90 Maxner, Joyce. Lady Bugatti. Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10341-3. 32p.
5 and up.
In lilting and clever poetry, this picture book tells the story of a
chic and urbane ladybug hostess as she entertains insect guests.
The text is amusing; the illustrations are irresistible. Lady
Bugatti's friends are sophisticated urbanites, and we see them in
lushly colored urban settings in art-deco paintings. Like Joyce
Maxner 's Nicholas Cricket, this book will charm young readers
with its detailed and humorous depiction of insects and animals
as glitterati from the Roaring Twenties.
6.91 Maxner, Joyce. Nicholas Cricket. Illustrated by William Joyce.
HarperCollins/Harper Trophy Books, 1989. ISBN 0-06-024222-1.
20p. 3-8 (est.).
The soft, luminous paintings of William Joyce — in which insects
and small animals dress and act like fashionable Americans of
the 1920s — give an entrancing air to this picture book. The verse,
clever and musical, describes the cricket banjo player's part in
an all-night fest at his cabaret. The art-deco illustrations provide
a perfect setting for the energetic re-creation of Nick's sophisti-
cated chums, and no child will be able to resist this tantalizing
glimpse of their night life.
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6.92 McCully, Emily Arnold. The Evil Spell- Illustrated by Emily
Arnold McCully Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-024154-3.
32p. 5-«.
In this sequel to ZaZa's Big Break, Emily Arnold McCully's droll
illustrations tell yet another humorous tale of the loving, theat-
rical bear family. When Edwin at long last gets a leading role and
a chance to deliver the lines that break the evil spell and save the
day, he is overcome with stage fright and runs away, too embar-
rassed to face the theater again. However, his wise and loving
parents convince him to return. Perhaps more important, Edwin
is able to break his own "evil spell" and to believe in himself.
6.93 McCully, Emily Arnold. Speak Up, Blanche! Illustrated by
Emily Arnold McCully. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-024228-
0. 32p. 4rS (est.).
When the benefactress of Farm Theater asks Bruno and the other
actors to teach the craft of acting to her grandchild, Blanche, the
animals cannot refuse. But Blanche is very shy and makes a
challenging pupil. Her tiny lamb voice is printed in the smallest
of type. She can't act, seU tickets, or collect props. But she is
never without her sketchbooks, and eventually she gains the
courage to convince the troupe that she would make a perfect
set designer.
6.94 McPhail, David. Pig Pig Gets a Job. Illustrated by David
McPhail. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44619-2.
24p. 4^8.
In Pig Pig's newest adventure, he learns an elementary lesson of
economics: if one wants to buy something, one must work. Pig
Pig's visions of what he can do to earn money are humorously
exaggerated in David McPhail's illustrations — baker of mud
pies, builder of tumbledown houses, and maniacal car me-
chanic. All wild plans are gently reproved by Mother Pig, who
helps Pig Pig decide what tasks are sensible for a young pig.
6.95 Meddaugh, Susan. Martha Speaks. Illustrated by Susan Med-
daugh. Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-63313-3. 32p. 4^8
(est.).
Martha is a perfectly ordinary dog until she eats alphabet soup
and begins to talk. At first her family is delighted that Martha
can speak, even though her words aren't always appropriate,
such as "Why is that man so fat?" Finally, Martha talks so much
that her words blanket the pages and the family yells, "Martha,
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please! SHUT UP!" But she redeems herself during a burglary,
and children will appreciate her cleverness.
6.96 Minarik, Else Holmelund. Am I Beautiful? Illustrated by Yossi
Abolafia. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09912-2. 24p. 3
and up.
As Little Hippo walks through the jungle, he overhears parents
exclaiming over their children's beauty and grace. In each in-
stance, Little Hippo asks the parent, "Am I beautiful, too?" In no
case — whether by lioness, heron, or human mother — is his
beauty confirmed. So, Little Hippo does what all children learn
to do — he asks his own mother, who answers: ". . . all hippos are
beautiful. And you are the most beautiful of all, because you are
mine!" Watercolor paints edged in black ink offer airy interpre-
tations of an important question.
6.97 Minarik, Else Holmelund. Percy and the Five Houses. Illus-
trated by James Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-
688-08105-3. 20p. 4-10.
Creator of the Little Bear stories, Else Holmelund Minarik teams
simple text with James Stevenson's breezy art to tell the story of
Percy, a river beaver who finds a piece of real gold. Conned by
Ferd the Fox, Percy uses the gold to join the House of the Month
Club, a club that mails out new houses for each month of the
year. But cardboard castles, crepe-paper trees, and igloos are no
match for a beaver's natural habitat, and Percy discovers that his
dam is the best house of all.
6.98 Modrell, Dolores. Tales of Tiddly, Illustrated by Ellen Eagle.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-671-
69204-6. 36p. 5-7 (est.).
This is a set of three simple stories about Tiddly, a small home-
less kitty, Mr. Bones, a very sophisticated and well-organized
cat, and Uncle Meezo, a white terrier with the kindest face that
Tiddly has ever seen. The two friends generously take in Tiddly,
making him a part of their family The resulting adventures may
serve as a lead-in to classroom discussions about families' simi-
larities and unique characteristics.
6.99 Norman, Philip Ross. The Carrot Wan Illustrated by Philip Ross
Norman. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-61200-6. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
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Just before the Midsummer Feast, the Horrible Hares, carrot
thieves of the first magnitude, pilfer every Rabbit carrot, and
"bunnynap" Carbuncle, the Rabbits7 Carrot Expert. In true Tro-
jan style, tiie peaceful Rabbits build a giant bunny-filled carrot
to gain access to the Hares' fort. The details of the fort and the
plans for assault beg to be inspected. Revenge is funny and
harmless in its effect. For example, Black Ear, the Horrible Hare
Emperor, is doused with a flagon of carrot wine.
6.100 Norman, Philip Ross. A Mammoth Imagination. Illustrated by
Philip Ross Norman. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-61201-4.
32p. 4rS (est).
Little Bonbon, a wild boar, has a wild imagination. He needs it
because the grownup wild boars are boring. While the others
just eat and look for mushrooms to eat again, Bonbon exercises
his imagination. Then, following some huge footprints, he dis-
covers a herd of friendly mammoths who have toys and paints
and beds for jumping. There is even mammoth music for danc-
ing. Back home again, Bonbon is certain that he will always have
a playmate — because of his "mammoth imagination/'
6.101 Novak, Matt. While the Shepherd Slept. Illustrated by Matt
Novak. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08515-5. 32p. 3-7 (est.).
A tired little shepherd nods off under a shady tree while his fat
white sheep quietly sneak away, as they always do. They're off
to the theater where each afternoon they don costumes and
perform vaudeville routines, songs, and dances. When the mati-
nee is over, they nibble their way back to the shepherd, ready for
sleep in their warm barn. Then, in a surprising twist, the little
shepherd goes to the theater, where, under the same spotlight,
he dances until dawn.
6.102 Numeroff, Laura Joffe. If You Give a Moose a Muffin. Illus-
trated by Felicia Bond. HarperCollins/Laura Geringer Books,
1991. ISBN 0-06-024406-2. 28p. 6-11 (est.).
When a moose comes for a visit, a little boy tries to make it feel
at home by offering a muffin. But it doesn't take long before the
host conjectures that a moose may not be so easily satisfied, and
that it may request other things to go with the muffin— jam,
more muffins, and maybe a sweater. The moose may even want
socks, then make a puppet show, and need to paint scenery.
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Laura Joffe Numeroff's characters have just the right touch of
whimsy when creating their jolly havoc.
6-103 Otto, Carolyn. Dinosaur Chase* Illustrated by Thacher Hurd.
HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021 614-X. 32p. 2-6 (est.).
When only dinosaurs populate the world, they swim and surf,
fish and fly But some masked dinosaurs are stealing jewels!
Over the bridge they run, pursued by dinosaur police. Posing as
dinosaur statues in the park, the robbers are unable to fool the
police. With very little text and rhyming phrases ("Dinosaur
chase, dinosaur race, hiding in a dinosaur place"), this bedtime
dinosaur adventure will encourage young readers. Edge-to-
edge paintings are in transparent watercolors, shaded, and out-
lined with India ink.
6.104 Patz, Nancy. Sarah Bear and Sweet Sidney. Illustrated by Nancy
Patz. Four Winds Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-770270-7. 28p. 6-10.
It is practically springtime, and Sweet Sidney is ready to
awaken, but Sarah Bear is content to continue hibernating until
spring really arrives. So, to pass the time, Sweet Sidney does the
spring cleaning, prepares a picnic, and finally falls back to sleep.
When spring does arrive, both bears awaken and prance off to
the meadow to enjoy honey-nut rolls and laugh in die sunshine.
The rhythmic text, occasionally expressed in rhyme, brings the
bears' adventures to life. Dynamic illustrations, in pencil, water-
color, and inks, animate the text and capture the passing of
winter.
6.105 Pearson, Susan. Well, I Never! Illustrated by James Warhola.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-671-
69199-6. 32p. 4-S (est).
It is a strange Saturday on the farm. First Pa bales the sheep
instead of the hay. Then Ma feeds the chickens popcorn, which
pops inside their stomachs, causing them to bounce on the barn
roof as Ma runs back and forth, trying to catch their eggs in the
laundry basket. When the family finally discovers the cause of
their outrageous problems, the challenge is to find a solution.
Zany illustrations are the perfect complement to this tall tale.
6.106 Pfister, Marcus (translated by J. Alison James). Rainbow Fish.
Illustrated by Marcus Pfister. North-South Books, 1992. ISBN
1-55858-010-7. 32p. 5-8.
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A. Piggins and the Royal Wedding by Jane Yolen; illustrated by Jane Dyer (see 6.165).
B. Nurse Lugton's Curtain by Virginia Woolf; illustrated by Julie Vivas (see 6.163).
C. If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff; illustrated by Felicia Bond
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An extraordinary fish takes pride in his shimmering scales —
scales of such beauty and reflected gleam that he is amazing to
other fish. But pride leaves Rainbow Fish lonely until he learns
the lesson of sacrifice and the rewards of generosity. The world
of Rainbow Fish is washed in blues, greens, and lavenders. His
scales are enhanced with defraction foil, an innovative holo-
graphic technique that creates depth, color change, and reflected
geometric patterns as the pages are shifted in the light.
6.107 Pochocki, Ethel. The Attic Mice. Illustrated by David Catrow.
Henry Holt, 1990. ISBN 0-8505-1298-2. 113p. 8-10 (est.).
Living in the attic of an old doll farmhouse in the middle of a
linoleum yard, a family of mice share hair-raising adventures,
growing pains, understanding, and love. The story of their ev-
eryday experiences and their acceptance of a "good-for-noth-
ing" horse chestnut into the family is colorfully and humorously
told. Pen-and-ink drawings detail this warmhearted tale.
6.108 Pomerantz, Charlotte. Flap Your Wings and Try. Illustrated by
Nancy Tafuri. Gieenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08020-0.
20p. 4-8.
With encouragement and patience, a baby seagull learns to fly.
Once aloft in the sky, the bird then encourages others to "flap
your wings and try." Nancy Tafuri's full-page illustrations,
beautifully created with watercolor and black ink, capture the
effort and the achievement. The rhyme and predictable pattern
of Charlotte Pomerantz's text will encourage young children to
try their own wings at reading.
6.109 Quackenbush, Robert. Danger in Tibet. Evil under the Sea. Lost
in the Amazon. Illustrated by Robert Quackenbush. Pippin
Press, 1989-92. 32p. 6-10.
Unabashed environmentalist Miss Mallard, the world famous
"ducktective," solves ecological mysteries around the globe. In
Australia, someone or something is destroying the Great Barrier
Reef. In the Amazon, the rain forests are in danger. And in Tibet,
it is Mr. Everest that could be destroyed. Miss Mallard (and
young readers) pick up clues amid lots of information, eventu-
ally deducing the solutions. Full-page watercolors, humor, and
thin volumes in the Miss Mallard Mystery series will invite
young readers.
6.110 Ravilious, Robin. Two in a Pocket. Illustrated by Robin
Ravilious. Little, Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-73449-7. 24p. 4-8.
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With spring's arrival, Snippet the dormouse finds herself in new
surroundings, sharing a coat-pocket home with Jenny the wren.
When Jenny is hurt by a cat, Snippet nurses her back to health,
and the two unlikely housemates develop a strong friendship.
When summer comes, the coat is carried away by the farmer to
make a scarecrow. Home again in her field, Snippet settles hap-
pily into one pocket, with Jenny in the other. Softly colored
pencil sketches illustrate this heartwarming story of friendship.
6.111 Reeves, Mona Rabun. I Had a Cat Illustrated by Julie Downing.
Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-775731-5. 30p. 4-7 (est.).
In this fanciful story written in rhyme, a little girl's house is filled
to overflowing with a rambunctious menagerie. To deal with the
problem of too many animals, she visits the zookeeper, a farmer,
and a boy; they all help her out by taking various animals. Then,
beginning to feel somewhat lonely, the little girl returns home
and is relieved to discover that she still has her cat. Bright,
exuberant watercolors create a chaotic mood.
6.112 Robertus, Polly M. The Dog Who Had Kittens. Illustrated by
Janet Stevens. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0860-4. 28p.
6-10 (est).
When Eloise has her kittens, Baxter the bassett hound feels like
an outcast. But when he becomes a full-time baby-sitter for the
kittens, Baxter understands the joy of fatherhood. Then the kit-
tens are given away to new homes, and Baxter is lonely until he
discovers a newfound friendship with Eloise. Watercolored
black-crayon drawings capture the emotions of this heartwarm-
ing story about the need for companionship.
6.113 Ross, Christine. Lily and the Bears. Illustrated by Christine
Ross. Houghton Mifflin, 1991. ISBN 0-395-55332-6. 24p. 4-8.
Lily wants to be "something big and brave . . . and tough/' So
every morning, instead of getting dressed up in children's
clothes, she puts on a bear suit and acts like a wild bear, much
to her mother's, father's, and grandmother's dismay. One day,
Lily's class goes to the zoo, and Lily finds herself mistakenly
locked into the bear cage. There she discovers what wild bears
are really like. Delicately drawn wax pencil and watercolor illus-
trations enrich Lily's story with humorous details.
6.114 Ruch, Sandi Barrett. Junkyard Dog. Illustrated by Marjory
Wunsch. Orchard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08442-6. 89p. 8-11
(est.).
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The widowed junkman, Zlotnick, obtains what he thinks is a
fierce guard dog named Max. But little Huey, one of the junk-
man's four children, makes friends with Max without Zlotnick's
knowledge. Zlotnick changes his mind about Max when Huey
is accidentally trapped in an old refrigerator, and Max rescues
him. Max then becomes a member of the family. Sandi Barrett
Ruch tells her black-and-white illustrated story from the unique
point of view of an observant toad, a longtime resident of the
junkyard.
6.115 Ryder, Joanne. The Bear on the Moon. Illustrated by Carol La-
cey. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-G8110-X. 32p. 6-10
(est.).
When "there was nothing at the top of the world but the sea
where the white bears lived/' one observant, curious bear
climbed the northern lights to explore the moon. In a creation
myth based on Joanne Ryder's own childhood wonderings and
imagination, the polar bear tosses the moon's snowy, icy surf ace
to the bears below, building the Arctic ice cap and accounting for
the waning moon. Carol Lacey's furry, wet polar bears are real-
istic against expressionistic backdrops, her compositions bal-
anced and peaceful.
6.116 Schotter, Roni. Bunny's Night Out. Illustrated by Margot Apple.
Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1989. ISBN 0-316-77465-0. 29p.
4-8 (est).
Bedtime is not Bunny's favorite time of the day. So one night,
when the moon seems to call him out to play, Bunny crawls out
of his rabbit home and begins a series of nighttime adventures,
including sharing a leftover meal with a band of raccoons. But
when the rain begins to fall, a cold and wet Bunny hops home
and realizes that his bed is the best place to be. Soft, colored-
pencil drawings illustrate this adventurous bedtime story.
6.117 Schwartz, Henry. How I Captured a Dinosaur. Illustrated by
Amy Schwartz. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-531-08370-5. 28p. 4-7.
When dinosaurs are sighted along the Baja Peninsula of Mexico,
Liz Bradford is determined to see one for herself. Luckily, her
family is about to embark on a camping vacation, and she is able
to convince them to set up camp near the sightings. Liz's first-
person account of how she lures "Albert" (short for Albertosau-
rus) with a hamburger and how she domesticates him will stir
the imagination of any young dinosaur lover.
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6.118 Schwartz, Roslyn. Rose and Dorothy. Illustrated by Roslyn
Schwartz. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08518-X. 32p. 3-7.
Two very different creatures— Dorothy a huge singing elephant,
and Rose, a tiny mouse — transcend size differences to become
the best of friends, in a story reminiscent of William Steig's Amos
and Boris. But these two friends cohabitate, and Dorothy's size
eventually drives delicate Rose to near collapse. Hurt feelings
are resolved through a good talk, and buying the big house next
door makes for a happy ending. Ink and crayon drawings pro-
vide hilarious detail. Watch for Dorothy at the art gallery!
6.119 Seligson, Susan, and Howie Schneider The Amazing Amos and
the Greatest Couch on Earth. Illustrated by Susan Seligson and
Howie Schneider. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1989. ISBN
0-316-78033-2. 30p. 4-8 (est.).
Varoom! Amos the dog is off on his second journey. With just a
flick of his paw, Amos can make his favorite couch move. His
owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bobson, rarely worry about him because
they know he is a good driver. However, the Bobsons are un-
aware that this time Amos's adventure has taken him to a circus
where he and his fantastic couch are a part of the show. Again,
Amos's exploits are filled with fun, imagination, and lively ani-
mation.
6.120 Sharmat, Andrew. Smedge. Illustrated by Chris L. Demarest.
Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-782261-3. 30p. 4-9 (est.).
What do pets do all day when their owners go to work? Well,
one dog, Smedge, the Pettey's perfect pet, dons suit and brief- .
case to serve as topdog adviser to the president of the United
States. The Petteys never suspect that Smedge is escorted each
day, by limousine, to a posh Washington office to meet with
high-level officials and to lunch at clubs. Even as insightful
Smedge manages to save the country from a disastrous trade
agreement, his owners continue to think of him as their lovable,
lazy (but obedient) pet.
6.121 Silverman, Erica. Warm in Winter. Illustrated by Michael J.
Deraney Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-782661-9. 30p. 4-S (est.).
It's summer, and new friends Rabbit and Badger enjoy lemon-
ade, checkers, and each other's company. When winter comes,
Badger is lonesome and decides to accept an invitation to visit
her friend Rabbit. Trudging through an icy snowstorm, Badger,
thinking that she will never be warm and dry again, finally
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arrives at Rabbit's house. Snuggling up by the fire in warm
flannel, the two friends once again enjoy each other's company,
and Badger discovers the true meaning of "warm in winter/'
Pencil and watercolor illustrations in earth-tone hues help to tell
a story that is sure to warm children's hearts.
6.122 Simon, Carly. Amy the Dancing Bear. Illustrated by Margot
Datz. Doubleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-26721-5. 36p. 5-8 (est.).
It's bedtime, but try as she might, Amy's mother cannot per-
suade her daughter to stop dancing and get ready for bed. Only
when Mother Bear falls asleep does Amy realize that it really is
time to say goodnight. Though singer Carly Simon's text is
written in florid Victorian-like prose that may be unusual for
children, Margot Datz's illustrations convey the warmth of the
mother-daughter relationship.
6.123 Singer, Marilyn. Chester the Out-of-Work Dog. Illustrated by
Cat Bowman Smith. Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1828-X. 30p.
5-8 (est.).
Chester is a happy, hard-working Border collie who protects and
herds his family's sheep. But when Chester and his family move
to the city, he feels displaced and at loose ends. He tries herding
squirrels and pigeons, but it's not the same. Finally, after herding
some lost children in costumes to Chester A. Arthur Elementary
School, Chester lands a job as the school's ever-so-capable cross-
ing guard, Although teachers and young readers will have to
look beyond Marilyn Singer's ail-too- traditional depiction of
male and female roles, Chester's circumstances could stimulate
discussions about change.
6.124 Smith, Wendy. Think Hippo! Illustrated by Wendy Smith. Carol-
rhoda Books, 1989. ISBN 0-87614-372-9. 24p. (est.).
It's time for school to begin, and Desirge, the third of three hippo
children, nervously thinks about her first day. Fearing that she
will be neither as smart nor as tough as her brother and sister,
Desir6e seeks advice from her siblings and timidly swims away
to school. When a "hippo-sized" problem at recess is sur-
mounted by a "Desir£e-style" solution, she becomes confident
in herself and about school. Bright watercolor illustrations com-
plement this humorous story of courage and individuality.
6.125 Snape, Juliet, and Charles Snape. Frog Odyssey. Illustrated by
Juliet and Charles Snape. Simon and Schuster Books for Young
Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-74741-X. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
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Albert and the other frogs live in a polluted pond at the city's
edge, now threatened by new construction. With a jar for trans-
porting the tadpoles and carrying their favorite diving post, the
frogs begin their odyssey to safety, eluding an alley cat, sewer
rats, and traffic, and eventually reaching a perfect new home in
the city park. The realism of these distinctive watercolor frogs
and city scenes makes a fantasy adventure almost believable.
6.126 Stefanec-Ogren, Cathy Sly, EL: The Case of the Missing Shoes.
Illustrated by Priscilla Posey Circolo. Harper and Row, 1989.
ISBN 0-06-024632-4. 48p. 6-9.
It's opening night at the ballet, and Sly, EL, a self-made fox
detective, visits his old friend Miss Lotta Oink, a renowned
ballerina. When Lotta discovers that first her toe shoes and then
her costumes are missing, Sly investigates the case and finally
uncovers the culprit. Simple black-and-white drawings accom-
pany this easy-to-read backstage whodunit.
6.127 Steig, William. Dr. De Soto Goes to Africa. Illustrated by Wil-
liam Steig. HarperCollins/Michael di Capua Books, 1992. ISBN
0-06-205003-6. 32p. 3-8 (est.).
More than a decade has passed since Dr. De Soto outfoxed the
fox, so a whole new generation of children is ready for a sequel.
The "one-in-a-million, hum-dinger of a dentist" is off to Africa
in response to the plea of an elephant with an unbearable tooth-
ache. This time Dr. De Soto's nemesis is a rhesus monkey named
Honkitonk, who kidnaps the doctor. Mrs. De Soto ably pinch-
hits as a substitute dentist, and the happy ending hints that the
mice duo may be bound for further adventures.
6.128 Sundgaard, A old. The Bear Who Loved Puccini. Illustrated
by Dominic Catalano. Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22135-
2. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Robert Remsen "Barefoot" Rainfield is an extraordinary north-
ern Minnesota bear. First, he falls in love with the music of
Puccini, and then, encouraged by Chief Shorty John Sundown,
Barefoot sets out to seek his fortune as an opera singer in St.
Paul. When a famous La Scala maestro discovers Barefoot sing-
ing Puccini in a St. Paul cafe, the message is clear: the most
unlikely dreams can come true. Pastel watercolors are shaded
and hatched with black.
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6.129 Talbott, Hudson, as told to. Your Pet Dinosaur: An Owner's
Manual by Dr. Rex. Illustrated by Hudson Talbott. Morrow
Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11338-9. 32p. 7 and up.
Dr. Rex, a fellow at the Museum of Relatively Natural History,
produces his third book about his own species — a pet owner's
guide to choosing, caring for, training, and living with one's
own dinosaur. The headings are right out of more traditional
"guides"— "Bringing the Baby Home," "Housebreaking," and
"Discipline"— but the scenes depict hysteria. Imagine, for exam-
ple, housebreaking a brontosaurus, or territory wars between
neighborhood pets. Other features of the guide include letters to
Dr. Rex, fashions for dinosaurs, and photos of Show Dinos.
6.130 Taylor, Scott. Dinosaur James. Illustrated by Scott Taylor. Mor-
row Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08577-6. 32p. 5 and up.
This book describes in rhyme a little boy who has dinosaurs on
his clothes, on his lunchbox, and in his bedroom. At first James's
obsession appears excessive: '"Will you come out to the play-
ground to play?' 'No,' says James, 'I'd rather stay,'" as he builds
a giant dinosaur with his toys. However, when a schoolyard
bully picks on James, it turns out that dinosaurs can be quite
helpful after all. Bordered ink and watercolor illustrations bring
James's passion to life.
6.131 Teague, Mark. The Trouble with the Johnsons. Illustrated by
Mark Teague. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-
42394-0. 32p. 5-8.
Elmo and his cat Leon hate their new home in the city, so one
night they hop a train to their old house in the country. Although
the current occupants, the Johnsons, are receptive and kind, they
are also dinosaurs, In time Elmo realizes that he misses his
parents, and he decides that his real home is his new home.
Alternating richly colored and black-and-white illustrations
lend a surrealistic quality to this dream-like book.
6.132 Thomas, Patricia. "Stand Back/' Said the Elephant, "I'm Going
to Sneeze!" Illustrated by Wallace Tripp. Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09339-6. 32p. 4-7.
Stand back ... the elephant is about to sneeze! Creatures remem-
ber how depleted they were after its last sneeze. The zebra lost
stripes, the bees their stings, and the bear turned bare. In rhyme,
all the animals beg the elephant, "Please don't sneeze!" When
the tiny mouse scares away the sneeze, the elephant's great
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guffaws of delighted laughter are just as destructive as the
sneeze! Wonderfully expressive animals draw sympathy as well
as amusement in this newly illustrated reissue.
6.133 Tolhurst, Marilyn. Somebody and the Three Blairs- Illustrated
by Simone Abel Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08478-7. 32p.
3- 6.
When Mr. and Mrs. Blair and Baby Blair go on an outing, some-
body comes to explore their home. This somebody (who hap-
pens to be a bear) makes himself at home in the Blairs' house. He
samples all the food, tries out everyone's chair, and even selects
the best bed for a nap. This variant is the perfect companion
volume for the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
6.134 Tompert, Ann. Grandfather Tang's Story. Illustrated by Robert
Andrew Parker Crown, 1990. ISBN 0-517-57272-9. 32p. 4 and up
(est.).
Little Soo listens to Grandpa Tang tell the story of the two fox
fairies, Wu Ling and Chou, and watches him illustrate his tale
with seven-piece paper tangrams. He rearranges the pieces
deftly to show the fox fairies change from one animal form to
another as they compete and argue and chase each other. The
traditional Chinese puzzle pieces share pages with watercolor
illustrations, and a final note describes how children can invent
their own designs and stories.
6.135 Turner, Ann. Hedgehog for Breakfast. Illustrated by Lisa
McCue. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-789241-7. 30p. 4-10 (est.).
For a young fox, "having a hedgehog for breakfast" can only
mean one thing — a tasty meal. So when Papa Fox tells George
and Charles to invite Mrs. Hedgehog for breakfast, the two set
about their plans to cook their guest. Unaware of these plans,
Mrs. Hedgehog enjoys her hot bath and drying time in the oven.
When Papa and Mama return, the confusion is cleared up and
all the foxes sit down with their guest to a breakfast of oatmeal
and cream. Colorful drawings, rich in detail, help to tell this
amusing tale of idiomatic confusion.
6.136 Turner, Charles. The Turtle and the Moon. Illustrated by Melissa
Bay Mathis. Dutton Children's Books. ISBN 0-525-44659-1. 32p.
4- 8 (est.).
A lonely turtle spends each day alone, napping, walking, and
swimming. Then one night, he wakes and discovers the moon
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for the first time. Challenging the moon to a race in the lake, the
turtle finds that the moon's luminous reflection is a perfect com-
panion. As she follows the turtle through day and night, Melissa
Bay Mathis captures, in beautiful pastels, the ever-changing
lights and colors of nature.
6.137 Van Caster, Nancy. An Alligator Lives in Benjamin's House.
Illustrated by Dale Gottlieb. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-
21489-5. 28p. 3-7.
A variety of animals live in Benjamin's house. Ah alligator is
hiding under his bed, waiting to pounce r a his mother's feet
when she's vacuuming. A snake winds down the stairs, a lion
lurks under the kitchen table, and a monkey does tricks in the
living room. Rabbits, puppies, kittens, whales, and bears take
their turns as manifestations of a young boy's imagination, and
each shares some trait with Benjamin. Colorful, offbeat paintings
contribute to the whimsy.
6.138 Van Laan, Nancy. Possum Come a-Knockin'. Illustrated by
George Booth. Alfred A. Knopf /Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-394-
92206-9. 22p. 3-6 (est.).
Cartoon-like illustrations accompany the high-spirited rhyming
text in this cumulative tale, making it a perfect read-aloud. An
impish little possum decked out in a forest green stovepipe hat
knocks continually at the door of a house, much to the irritation
of its occupants: Pa, Granny, Pappy, Ma, Baby, Sis, Tom-cat,
Coon-dawg, Brother, and Sister. The possum fools them all, glee-
fully hanging by his tail from a tree.
6.139 van Pallandt, Nicolas. The Butterfly Night of Old Brown Bear.
Illustrated by Nicolas van Pallandt. Farrar, Straus and Giroux,
1992. ISBN 0-374-31009-2. 32p. 4-6 (est.).
Old Brown Bear collects butterflies and mcths, some with names
so long that "they reach from his door to the other side of the
rivers." One day, while lolling about in his garden, he is teased
by a brilliant blue moth — a tantalizing new species. With butter-
fly net a-whizzing, Brown Bear charges, but the elusive moth
flutters higher and higher until Brown Bear is taking bouncy
steps across lunar craters. One memorable painting shows
Brown Bear teetering perilously from the topmost twig of an
ancient elm.
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6.140 Velthuijs, Max (translated by Anthea Bell). Frog in Love. Illus-
trated by Max Velthuijs. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN
0-374-32465-4. 23p. 4-10 (est.).
There can be only one reason why Frog feels funny and his heart
goes "thump-thump": Frog is in love! Setting out to win his
beloved Duck's affection, Frog paints pictures and picks flowers.
But when Frog is injured as he attempts to show Duck his love
by setting a high-jump record, it is Duck who comes to help. As
Duck nurses Frog back to health, the two discover their love for
one another. Bright watercolor paintings illustrate the simple
message: "Love knows no boundaries."
6.141 Vincent, Gabrielle. Ernest and Celestine at the Circus. Illus-
trated by Gabrielle Vincent. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-
688-08685-3. 24p. 3-6 (est.).
In softly watercolored browns and grays, Gabrielle Vincent cre-
ates a new "adventure" for her gentle characters: Ernest, the
bear, and Celestine, the mouse. Ernest returns to his act as a
circus clown, enlisting Celestine as his reluctantly shy, but
proud, assistant. Loving and supportive friendship undergirds
the story told exclusively through the characters7 dialogue.
6.142 Waddell, Martin. Fanner Duck. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Candlewick Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-009-6. 32p. 4^8 (est.).
A duck works day after day for a lazy old farmer who lounges
in bed and calls repeatedly, "How goes the work?" All day long
the duck fetches the cow, gathers the hens, saws the wood, and
irons the clothes, eventually growing "so sleepy and weepy and
tired" that the farm animals take pity. They band together, toss
the lazy farmer out, take over the farm, and happily share the
chores. Helen Oxenbury's animals are gentle and sympathetic,
while the farmer is a burly, hairy lummox.
6.143 Waddell, Martin. Owl Babies. Illustrated by Patrick Benson.
Candlewick Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-101-7. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
Three wide-eyed baby owls — Sarah, Percy, and Bill — stare out
from their hole in the tree, a background created with black ink
and watercolor cross-hatching. They have awakened to find that
their mother is missing, so the babies wait and wait for her
return. Although Sarah and Percy are reassuring, Bill's repeated
chorus is recognizable: "I want my mommy!" As loneliness and
worries get bigger, the babies climb onto one branch for comfort.
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6.144 Wagener, Gerda (translated by Nina Ignatowicz). Leo the Lion.
Illustrated by Reinhard MichL HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-
021657-3. 32p. 5-7 (est.).
Leo is the loneliest lion in the world. He wants to be loved and
petted just like Mr. Brown's pet cat, Katrinka. But Leo is just too
big, and everyone is afraid of him. So off goes Leo to find
someone who will hold him on a lap and pet him. Leo encoun-
ters many different people with the same result: they don't un-
derstand that Leo is big "only on the outside/7 so they run. After
a runaway locomotive crashes in the desert, Leo meets a female
lion who returns his love.
6.145 Wagner, Karen. Silly Fred. Illustrated by Normand Chartier.
Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-792280-4. 30p. 4r-6 (est.).
Fred is a pig who loves to sing songs like "Leafity leafity leaf,
loofity loofity loo, loo-hoo, loo-hoo, loo-hoo, loo, loo, loo" and
to turn somersaults on the bed. He likes being silly and, in fact,
doesn't know how to act any other way. But one day he meets a
beaver who does not approve of silliness. Fred tries to be more
serious, only to discover that life is not much fun without som-
ersaults and songs. Pink-dominated pencil and watercolor illus-
trations depict expressive pigs.
6.146 Wahl, Jan. The Sleepy time Book. Illustrated by Arden Johnson.
Tambourine Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10276-X. 32p. 3 and up.
In misty pastels, lovable anthropomorphic creatures go about
their nighttime activities. A moose with a soft striped scarf
around his neck settles down in a nest of tall grasses. Frogs in
neckties croon together under a full moon, and thrushes perch
with closed eyes and bowed heads. The text is simple, rhythmic,
and alliterative. Everything culminates with a sleeping baby
snuggled under a blue and white flowered quilt. Lullaby ca-
dences and the appeal of familiar animals make this a soothing
choice for sleepy-time reading.
6.147 Wallace, Bill. Totally Disgusting! Illustrated by Leslie Morrill.
Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0873-6. lllp. 7-11 (est.).
Because a little kitten repeatedly mews and kisses his new
owner, Jessica, she announces that his name will be "Mewkiss."
Even though Mewkiss adores Jessica, he finds such a name to be
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totally disgusting! Through wise advice from an elderly neigh-
borhood cat, Mewkiss learns to see his name in a different light
and eventually saves Jessica from a fateful encounter with a local
rat. As usual, Bill Wallace's fondness for and knowledge of ani-
mals shines through, complemented by Leslie Morrill's expres-
sive black-and-white drawings.
6*148 Walsh, Ellen Stoll. You Silly Goose- Illustrated by Ellen Stoll
Walsh. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-299865-9.
32p. 3-8.
Cut- and torn-paper collages shape George the responsible
mouse, his friend Emily the goose, and Emily's newly hatched
downy yellow goslings. When George announces that he has
seen the fox "with his big ears, bright eyes, and sleek, shiny fur/'
nosy neighbor Lulu thinks that George himself fits that descrip-
tion, and flips him into the pond. When the real fox shows up,
George must save Lulu, forcing Emily to ask, "Now who is the
fox and who is the silly goose?"
6.149 Waters, Tony. The Sailor's Bride. Illustrated by Tony Waters.
Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-345-41441-2. 28p. 6 and up (est.).
When Susanna marries Whitewhiskers, the sailor mouse, every-
one warns her that her life will be lonely, for "Sailors love only
the sea." When Whitewhiskers is presumably lost at sea,
Susanna takes the children and sets out to find her beloved
husband. Reunited once again, the two mice realize their special
bend, and Whitewhiskers discovers the special qualities of his
"sailor bride." Inspired by a famous painting and the work of
Beatrix Potter, Tony Waters has created a heartwarming story of
love and adventure.
6.150 Wellington, Monica. The Sheep Follow. Illustrated by Monica
Wellington. Dutton Children's Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-44837-3.
32p. 3-6 (est).
At first the sheep follow the shepherd, but when the shepherd
falls asleep, the sheep follow a butterfly, waddling geese, a cat,
and then some pigs, rabbits, fish, and ducks. Finally, a dog barks
and chases the sheep back to the shepherd. A rested shepherd is
ready to go, but the tired sheep won't follow. Simple text with
repetitive refrain ("And the sheep follow") ensures immediate
success for an early reader. Bright, simple illustrations could
easily become flannelboard retellings.
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6*151 Wells, Rosemary. Don't Spill It Again, James* Illustrated by
Rosemary Wells. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-
8037-2119-6. 48p. 3-7.
Having a big brother can sometimes be difficult. But as James
discovers, older siblings can also be loving and caring. In this
collection of three rhyming short stories, Rosemary Wells invites
children to share in the special relationship between James and
his older brother. The book's colorful and endearing drawings
are sure to elicit laughter and will encourage children to offer
their own ideas about growing up with brothers and sisters.
6.152 Wells, Rosemary. First Tomato. The Island Light. Moss Pillows.
Illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Dial Books for Young Readers,
1992. 32p. 3-6 (est).
"Far beyond the moon and stars, / Twenty light-years south of
Mars, / Spins the gentle Bunny Planet / And the Bunny Queen
is Janet." Each little bunny in Rosemary Wells's Voyage to the
Bunny Planet series needs a placexrf escape when troubles stack
up. Felix, for example, gets sick in front of his whole art class and
has to take medicine that tastes like gasoline. Things are differ-
ent on the Bunny Planet, where Queen Janet shows Felix the day
that should have been. Other books show other rabbits having a
bad day. In gentle rhyme, everything is made right on the Bunny
Planet.
6.153 Wells, Rosemary. Fritz and the Mess Fairy. Illustrated by Rose-
mary Wells. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-
0983-8. 29p. 4^8 (est).
Everyone in the skunk family is fed up with Fritz. Wherever he
goes, he leaves a big mess. When his science experiment goes
awry, Fritz is visited by the Mess Fairy, who creates an even
bigger mess in the house and helps Fritz realize the importance
of being neat. Large colorful watercolors illustrate this humor-
ous look at responsibility.
6.154 Wells, Rosemary. Max's Dragon Shirt. Illustrated by Rosemary
Wells. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0945-5.
. 22p. 3-7.
Even though Max loves his old blue pants, his sister Ruby has
the task of shopping with Max for new clothes. But Max only
wants to buy a dragon shirt, and Ruby gets sidetracked trying
on dresses. Frantic when separated, the two rabbits are comfort-
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ingly reunited in another satisfying, simple story of attachment,
responsibility, and an ice-cream-covered dragon shirt.
6.155 Wiesner, David. Tuesday, Illustrated by David Wiesner. Clarion
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-395-55113-7. 32p, 4-10 (est.).
In David Wiesner's Caldecott Medal acceptance speech, he ex-
plained his choice of title: " ... the more I said T-u-e-s-d-a-y/ the
more I like the 'ooze' quality it had. It seemed to go with frogs."
Flying lilly pads that send their riders aloft through the night
sky, terrifying a turtle, causing a midnight snacker to mistrust
his eyes, teasing a dog, and providing a surreal amphibian expe-
rience, make for a wonderful, wordless adventure. Caldecott
Medal, 1992.
6.156 Wild, Margaret. My Dearest Dinosaur. Illustrated by Donna
Rawlins. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08603-8. 32p. 4-7.
Through a series of letters, a mother dinosaur lovingly tells her
mate of the status and changes in their family while he has been
away seeking a safer place for them to live. In sparse but poign-
ant prose, she describes a Tyrannosaurus attack, hungry snakes,
and the antics of their fearless offspring, The Cheeky One.
Against Cretaceous landscapes, the saurolophus-like beast re-
flects loneliness, pride, hope, and fear for her absent mate.
6.157 Wilhelm, Hans. More Bunny Trouble. Illustrated by Hans Wil-
helm. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41589-1,
32p. 4^.
It's the day before Easter, and Ralph the bunny is busy decorat-
ing eggs and watching his baby sister, Emily. But when Emily
crawls away and becomes lost in tall grass, Ralph once again has
"bunny trouble." With the sun setting and an uninvited red fox
in pursuit, Ralph and the rest of the rabbits join paws and locate
the little lost bunny. This sequel to Bunny Trouble offers children
not only another adventure with Ralph, the soccer-playing rab-
bit, but a lesson in responsibility.
6.158 Wilkon, Piotr. Rosie the Cool Cat. Illustrated by Jozef Wilkon.
Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83707-5. 24p. 4^10 (est.).
Rosie the cat is not like anyone in her family — she has orange fur
and she "did everything differently from her sisters and broth-
ers." So Rosie sets out on her own, becomes a famous rock star,
and eventually has her own kittens, one of which is different
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from all the rest Full-color chalk illustrations of hairy, bright-
eyed cats celebrate the importance of individual differences.
6.159 Winch, Madeleine. Come by Chance. Illustrated by Madeleine
Winch. Crown, 1990. ISBN 0-517-57667-8. 31p. 5-8 (est.).
When Bertha discovers a tumble-down, abandoned house, she
sweeps, mends, patches, and scrubs until she has a home. One
evening, stormy weather brings cows, dogs, cats, and birds,
among other animals, to her door seeking shelter. Bertha wel-
comes these new friends who found her '^>y chance." All but a
cat depart when spring arrives, but chances are that next win-
ter. . . . Colorful double-page spreads display an irresistible me-
nagerie.
6.160 Wolkstein, Diane. Little Mouse's Painting. Illustrated by Mary-
jane Begin. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-07610-6. 32p.
4 and up.
As Little Mouse paints at her easel, her friends disagree about
the subject of her painting, for each sees himself in her art.
Readers see the painting only at the end of the book, thereby
understanding the ambiguity of art and the possibilities for ex-
pression. Maryjane Begin's layered watercolor and acrylic paint-
ings are richly textured, glowing portraits.
6.161 Wood, Audrey. Little Penguin's Tale. Illustrated by Audrey
Wood. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-246475-1.
32p. 3-6 (est.).
Grand Nanny Penguin tells her seven charges a tale from the
past. The seventh penguin isn't listening and sneaks away into
the snowy, polar world to have some fun, where his antics par-
allel Nanny's story: he dances with the gooney birds, cavorts at
the Walrus Polar Club, and narroWly escapes being eaten by a
whale. Vivid watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations bring
this rollicking tale to life.
6.162 Wood, Audrey. Oh My Baby Bear! Illustrated by Audrey Wood.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990. ISBN 0-15-257698-3. 32p. 2-6.
Oversized, pastel-colored illustrations follow Mama and Papa
Bear as they awaken Baby Bear, dress him, feed him, care for him
all day, give him a bath, and then tuck him into bed with a story
and a kiss. When Baby Bear tries *o perform these tasks by
himself, he makes quite a mess, to which his parents respond:
"Oh my Baby Bear! Let me show you how." Eventually he learns
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to do these tasks, and then he is called Little Bear. But . . . there
is still one thing he is not too big for.
6.163 Woolf, Virginia. Nurse Lugton's Curtain. Illustrated by Julie
Vivas. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1991. ISBN
0-15-200545-5. 32p. 7 and up.
In a tale of fancy that Virginia Woolf probably wrote in 1924,
Nurse Lugton dozes over her stitches, "and on her knees, cover-
ing the whole of her apron, was a large piece of figured blue
stuff." At her fifth snore, "the blue stuff" turns to blue air, and
the wild animals on the drawing-room curtains come to life.
From elephants to mongooses, an imaginatively painted menag-
erie gambol over the grassy, flower-strewn "curtain" to the lake
near Millamarchmantopolis to drink.
6.164 Yektai, Niki. Hi Bears, Bye Bears. Illustrated by Diane deGroat.
Orchard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08458-2. 32p. 3-6.
Bears of all stripes — short, long, weak, strong — and in all sorts
of costumes, roles, and situations cover the pages of this rhym-
ing text for young children. Eventually, readers learn that all of
the bears are for sale, and that young Sam must pick just one.
After Sam makes his choice, the text asks, "Which bear would
you choose?" It will mean some turning back, some thinking
over, and some talk.
6.165 Yolen, Jane. Piggins and the Royal Wedding. Illustrated by Jane
Dyer Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-261687-X.
32p. 4-8.
It's the day of the royal wedding, and Piggins, the mystery-solv-
ing porcine butler, is helping the Reynard family prepare for the
festivities. When the royal wedding ring disappears before the
ceremony, Piggins solves the mystery and clears young Rexy
Reynard, the ring bearer, of the crime. Following in the tradition
of Piggins and Picnic with Piggins, Jane Yolen and Jane Dyer once
again team up to create an English-style mystery complete with
humor and suspense. Colored pencils and dyes entertainingly
capture the ceremony of nineteenth-century British aristocracy.
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6.166 Alexander, Lloyd. The Fortune-Tellers. Illustrated by Trina
Schart Hyman. Dutton Children's Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-
44849-7. 32p. 6-10 (est).
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When a young carpenter seeks to have his fortune change, he
asks a fortune-teller about his future. "Rich you will surely be,"
the old man assures him. "On one condition: that, you earn large
sums of money." Each query for his future is similarly received.
Returning to ask the fortune-teller further questions, the young
carpenter is mistaken for the old man transfigured, and fortunes
foretold come true. Ink, acrylic, and crayon illustrations are set
in Cameroon in West Africa, and filled with the remarkable
colors, patterns, and textures of marketplaces and villages.
6.167 Bernatova, Eva. The Wonder Shoes. Illustrated by Fiona
Moodie. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-38476-2.
24p. 6-8 (est.).
Emma, a new girl in the village, experiences isolation when the
other children will not play with her. After seeing the circus
come to town, Emma receives a new pair of shoes from a dancer
and decides to involve the other children in creating their own
circus. The stylized paintings add detail to the simple story,
providing a medieval backdrop for the timeless themes of lone-
liness and connection.
6.168 Brown, Judith Gwyn. The Mask of the Dancing Princess, Illus-
trated by Judith Gwyn Brown. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-
31427-2. 46p. 5^8.
Petulant Princess Rosamond wishes only one thing for her tenth
birthday: a child who looks exactly like herself. The kingdom is
searched in vain for a child as beautiful as the spoiled princess
until, at last, a child of wandering troubadors performs a mas-
querade in the princess's image. Through mistaken identity,
Princess Rosamond is whisked away and held captive by the
actors. Over time, she learns to dance and laugh and love. Full-
page oils and charcoals translate the French court and gypsy
fires.
6.169 Fleischman, Sid. Here Comes McBroom! Three More Tall Tales.
McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm: Three Tall Tales. Illus-
trated by Quentin Blake. Greenwillow Books, 1992. Approx. 70p.
6 and up.
Newbery-winner Sid Fleischman originally wrote these six tall
tales about the adventurous McBroom family twenty-five years
ago. The McBrooms — narrator Josh McBroom, his "dear wife,
Melissa/7 and their eleven (or is it twelve?) children — own a
farm in Iowa, where the soil is so rich that if you drop a nickel,
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it grows into a quarter. The individual stories are reprinted as an
anniversary edition in a two-book set with large-type text and
action-filled line drawings.
6.170 Goble, Paul. Beyond the Ridge. Illustrated by Paul Goble. Brad-
bury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-736581-6. 32p. All ages.
In this poignant Plains Indian tale of the spiritual journey of
death, Paul Goble's paintings and graceful language are charac-
teristically sensitive to tribal traditions. As an old woman lies
dying, and the family prepares her body for burial, the woman's
spirit walks in afterlife to a steep slope beyond the ridge— a
place "from which we came and to which we shall return/'
Bright opaque and transparent watercolors are applied almost
to the inked outlines, leaving thin white lines that give brilliance
and clarity.
6.171 Gwynne, Fred. Pondlarken Illustrated by Fred Gwynne. Simon
and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-671-70846-
5. 30p. 4-10.
It is no small wonder that after Pondlarker the frog hears his
favorite story told over and over, his greatest ambition is to be
kissed by a princess and become a handsome prince. When
Pondlarker's lifelong dream almost becomes a reality, he finds
that his expectations about the wonderful life of princes have
been exaggerated. In the process, Pondlarker discovers that he
prefers just being a frog. Fred Gwynne's quirky, double-page
illustrations are drawn in froggy greens and blues.
6.172 Hazen, Barbara Shook. The Knight Who Was Afraid of the
Dark. Illustrated by Tony Ross. Dial Books for Young Readers,
1989. ISBN 0-8037-0668-5. 32p. 4^8.
Sir Fred is a bold and brave knight— except when he must face
the dark. When Melvin the Miffed, the castle bully, discovers this
"crack in Sir Fred's armor," Melvin devises a scheme to expose
Sir Fred and his fears. At Melvin's urgings, Lady Wendylyn
invites Sir Fred to a midnight rendezvous, and so the brave
knight faces a challenge and a decision. In the end, the knight
and his lady reveal their fears and find love. Tony Ross's light
and colorful cartoon-like drawings amusingly illustrate this me-
dieval tale that ends happily ever after.
6.173 Kesey, Ken. The Sea Lion. Illustrated by Neil Waldman. Viking
Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83916-7. 48p. All ages.
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On pages the colors of sunsets and sea, dramatic graphics inter-
pret the characters and sea-cliff setting of the text. Eemook
(meaning 'The Broken Gift"), an orphaned Native American
boy with a crooked back and shriveled leg, is adopted by the
ancient rootwoman and grows to be clever and insightful. Al-
though Eemook is repudiated by the chief of the Sea Cliff People
and scorned by all but Shoola, the chief's daughter, he alone
recognizes the evil in a strange visitor, and his bravery and
cleverness break the spell and save his tribe.
6.174 Kroll, Steven. Princess Abigail and the Wonderful Hat Illus-
trated by Patience Brewster. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-
0853-1. 30p. 4r*.
What's a princess to do? Her vain father has promised her hand
to the designer of the most sumptuous hat — and to the prin-
cess's horror, the successful haberdasher is short, ugly, and long
in the tooth. She runs away, only to encounter a large, beneficent
green lizard, who helps her resolve her predicament. In the end,
innocence triumphs, and vanity is left powerless. This original
fairy tale has the whimsy, predictability, and happy ending of
classic tales, and is humorous, too. Detail and expressiveness in
the richly colored illustrations will intrigue readers.
6.175 Lattimore, Deborah Nourse. The Dragon's Robe. Illustrated by
Deborah Nourse Lattimore. Harper Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-
023723-6. 30p. 6-11.
This original tale, an amalgam of Chinese historical material and
motifs, centers on an orphaned weaver girl, Kwan Yin. When
two of the emperor's nobles anger the rain dragon and thus
bring drought and invasion to China, Kwan Yin begins to weave
a robe to place before the shrine of the rain dragon. The two
nobles try to prevent her from completing her task, as does the
great Khan, leader of the invading army. Can she finish the robe
in time to save her country? Like Deborah Ncurse Lattimore's
other picture books (The Prince and the Golden Ax: A Minoan Tale
and Why There Is No Arguing In Heaven: A Mayan Myth), this book
personalizes a distant culture through a young protagonist. It
also imparts that culture's flavor through powerful, full-color
paintings in imitation of classical works.
6.176 Levitin, Sonia. The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket.
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991.
ISBN 0-8037-1030-5. 28p. 5 and up (est.).
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Hurt by his first love, Jack carries his heart in a bucket, deter-
mined never to lose it again. When a lovely maiden steals the
heart Jack must solve a riddle to get it back. But along the way,
he discovers that his "heart is in the right place" after all. Richly
illustrated in watercolors and colored pencil, Jark's village and
its citizens are bustling with life. Cream paper enriches the
warm earth tones of these village scenes.
6.177 Lobel, Anita. The Dwarf Giant Illustrated by Anita Lobel. Holi-
day House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0852-3. 30p. 5-8.
Life in this Japanese kingdom is peaceful until a strange, magical
dwarf — with European features and clothing — appears. Hood-
winking the prince with his tricks, the dwarf reveals his pur-
pose: to destroy the prince and princess and usurp their power
Anita Lobel's full-color illustrations for this original Japanese
story are imitations of Japanese art. Her wise princess makes an
admirable and levelheaded heroine. Whether meant to be anti-
imperialistic or not, the story ends happily — with a hint of more
adventure to come. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field
of Social Studies.
6.178 Ludwig, Warren. Good Morning, Granny Rose. Illustrated by
Warren Ludwig. G. P. Putnam's Sons/Whitebird Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-399-21950-1. 32p. 3-8 (est).
On a wintry Ozark morning, Granny Rose and her dog Henry
go for a walk to watch the sunrise. When a sudden snowstorm
hits, the two seek shelter in a cave, only to discover that the cave
already has a furry, sleeping occupant The restless bear stirs,
and resourceful Granny applies a folk remedy: she stuffs the
bear's paw right back into his mouth. Broadface Granny in tiny
glasses and faithful Henry the beagle register perfect expres-
sions throughout the story.
6.179 Mahy, Margaret. The Queen's Goat. Illustrated by Emma Chich-
ester Clark. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-
0938-2. 23p. 6-12 (est.).
When an invitation to a pet show arrives, the queen, who has no
pets, decides to take Carmen, the royal gardener's goat. But
Carmen gets loose and races pell-mell through the kingdom,
leaving disaster in her wake and arriving at the pet show deco-
rated with two tambourines, naval flags, a satin nightgown, a
frilly lace petticoat, red long johns, and the royal petunias. Thus
adorned, Carmen is awarded the prize for the best-dressed pet
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in the parade. Frenetic Carmen provides comic contrast with the
staid park scenes.
6.180 Martin, Jacqueline Briggs. Good Times on Grandfather Moun-
tain. Illustrated by Susan Gaber. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN
0-531-08577-5. 30p. 6-10 (est.).
Old Washburn is an optimist. In the proportions and language
of a folktale, Old Washburn meets his trials and turns them into
triumphs. When his cow runs away, he just whittles her milk pail
into a drum. When his cabin is destroyed by a storm, he whittles
himself a fancy fiddle. The varied perspectives of illustrator
Susan Gaber offer such surprises as an eyeball-to-eyeball inspec-
tion of the cow, the whittler's view of wood shavings spewing
from deft strokes, and a roof-top, cabin-raising view of moun-
tain dancing.
6.181 Paterson, Katherine. The King's Equal. Illustrated by Vladimir
Vagin. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-022497-5. 64p. 6-10 (est.).
Katherine Paterson says that she wrote The King's Equal, a tale
with a feminist slant, especially for the Russian artist Vladimir
Vagin's crisp and elegant paintings. Arrogant Prince Raphael is
charged by his dying father, the king, to find a princess as
beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy as the prince believes himself
to be. Although the prince's advisers search far and wide, hope
wanes until a beautiful, wise, and good shepherdess proves that
she is not only the future king's equal — but his superior.
6.182 Paterson, Katherine. The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, Illus-
trated by Leo and Diane Dillon. Lodestar Books, 1990. ISBN
0-525-67283-4. 36p. 5-8.
This collaboration between a respected author and equally re-
nowned artists has produced a colorful and engaging original
Japanese folktale. When a cruel lord captures a beautiful man-
darin duck for its plummage, kindly servants take pity and
release it. The servants are then sentenced to death, but their
kindness is magically repaid. Flat and spacious illustrations in
Japanese ukiyo-e style match the mood in this tale of compassion
and love. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies; ALA Notable Children's Books, 1991; Boston Globe-Horn
Book Picture Book Award, 1991.
6.183 Pattison, Darcy. The River Dragon. Illustrated by Jean and Mou-
Sien Tseng. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-
10427-4. 32p. 4-8 (est).
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Ying-Shao the blacksmith crosses a dragon-haunted river when
he travels to the home of his betrothed. Her father disapproves
of Ying-Shao's trade and tries to stir up tiv dragon's wrath
against the young suitor. This modern tale, inspired by Chinese
folklore, is based on the reassuring notion that the "small can
overcome the huge through cleverness. The watercolor and ink
illustrations, particularly those of the dragon among the mists of
the river gorge, are vibrant and riveting.
6.184 Polacco, Patricia. Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom. Illus-
trated by Patricia Polacco. Philomel Books, 1988. ISBN 0-399-
21470-4. 32p. 4-7.
On a quiet summer day, two children are out fishing on the pond
and wondering what makes the wind blow, the rain fall, and the
sim, the moon, and the stars shine. Suddenly, old Lillian Two
Blossom appears, offering to answer the children's questions.
The three paddle off together on a mystical boat ride, exploring
Native American interpretations of nature's wonders. Patricia
Polacco's airy watercolor illustrations and remarkable perspec-
tives create a dream-like effect, pulling the reader into the chil-
dren's experience.
6.185 Rosen, Michael, editor. South and North, East and West: The
Oxfam Book of Children's Stories. Candlewick Press, 1992.
ISBN 1-56402-117-3. 95p. 6-12 (est.).
To honor the fiftieth year of the international charity organiza-
tion Oxfam, which receives the book's proceeds, this collection
of stories was gathered by Oxfam staff from the peoples of
Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. To accompany
the twenty-five diverse tales, twenty-two artists, largely from
England, Canada, and New Zealand, were selected to represent
the tales' cultural traditions and flavors. For example, David
Sim's colored woodcuts dramatically interpret a Zimbabwe tale
of a greedy father.
6.186 Sanderson, Ruth. The Enchanted Wood: An Original Fairy Tale.
Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson. Little, Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-
77018-3. 32p. 5-8.
This original fairy tale includes many traditional elements, in-
cluding three noble princes who must enter the Enchanted
Wood seeking the Heart of the World in order to save their
father's drought-stricken kingdom. All who enter the Enchanted
Wood are bewitched by images of that which they desire most.
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Michael Rosen (see 6.185). B. A Nice Walk in the Jungle by Nan Bodsworth (see
6.200). C. The Horrendous Hullabaloo by Margaret Mahy; illustrated by Patricia
MacCarthy (see 6.211). D. Silly Sally by Audrey Wood (see 6.223).
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A. Beyond the Ridge written and illustrated by Paul Goble (see 6.1 70). B. The Man
Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket by Sonia Levitin; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney (see
6.176). C. The Fortune-Tellers by Lloyd Alexander; illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
(see 6.166).
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In the end, however, the good-hearted youngest prince and the
gatekeeper's daughter are kept safe by the selflessness of their
desires. Intricately detailed, romantic paintings accompany the
story, combining realism and a medieval atmosphere in muted
shades.
6.187 Scieszka, Jon. The Frog Prince, Continued* Illustrated by Steve
Johnson. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83421-1. 30p. 5 and
up.
Here's a story where they don't live happily ever after. After the
frog has been soundly kissed by the princess and turned into a
prince physically, his mannerisms remain quite froggish, and he
and the princess are miserable together. So the prince sets off to
find some magic that will transform him back into a frog. Steve
Johnson's illustrations are captivatingly illogical caricatures. Al-
though not all readers will appreciate the mild satire, modern
children are sure to enjoy what eventually becomes, surprisingly
enough, a fable about relationships. ALA Notable Children's Books,
1992; ALA Recommended Books for Reluctant Readers, 2992.
6.188 Segal, Jerry. The Place Where Nobody Stopped. Illustrated by
Dav Pilkey Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1991. ISBN
0-531-08497-3. 160p. 11 and up.
Contented but lonesome in his isolated Russian hamlet, Yosip
the Baker cheerfully grants Mordechai ben Yahbahbai and his
family temporary lodging. The nineteenth century draws to a
close, the family multiplies, and the baker's joy increases as he
protects his household from the czar's soldiers. The family is
Jewish, but this is never mentioned, even though it is central to
the plot. A lively tale of ethnic compatibility, the book is appro-
priate for readers and listeners across a broad age range.
6.189 Sherman, Josepha. Child of Faerie, Child of Earth. Illustrated
by Rick Farley. Walker, 1992. ISBN 0-8027-8112-8. 159p. 12 and
up.
Lovely Graciosa is raised by an unloving father whose jealous
second wife, a sinister enchantress, punishes her stepdaughter
severely. Graciosa is courted and protected by the dashing
Prince Percinet, who is half mortal and half faerie. Graciosa must
decide whether to give up the world she knows, admit to the
magical powers that lie dormant within her, and live forever in
the kingdom of Faerie. Her emotional struggles are with the
issues of possessing "powers" and the potential godlessness of
magic and those who possess it.
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6.190 Singer, Marilyn. The Golden Heart of Winter. Illustrated by
Robert Rayevsky. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-07718-
8. 40p. 6 and up.
To determine his heir, an aging father sends his three sons on a
quest to find something of great value. It is his youngest son,
Half, who recognizes beauty in the world around him and the
value of living things. In an act of courage that revives the
Golden Heart of Winter and prevents Death's triumph in the
world, Half brings his father the object of greatest value — a good
and faithful heart. Ink, watercolor, and acrylic paintings inter-
pret the tale in a surrealistic style.
6.191 Threadgall, Colin. Proud Rooster and the Fox. Illustrated by
Colin Threadgall. Tambourine Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-11124-6.
32p. 4-8 (est.).
A tenacious Fox outwits a proud Rooster through a series of foxy
attempts to invade the chicken coop. Because old Rooster's vi-
sion is keen, Fox's disguises don't work. So wily Fox proposes a
game of hide-and-seek: Fox hides, and Rooster must crow when
he spots Fox. All day long the game goes on until a weary
Rooster with laryngitis can't even make a tiny croak when Fox
steals the hens. But no matter — Fox only wanted fresh eggs for
breakfast. Colin Threadgall's illustrations are perky.
6.192 Watts, Bernadette. Tattercoats. Illustrated by Bernadette Watts.
North-South Books, 1989. ISBN 1-55858-002-6. 25p. 6-10 (est.).
When the children visit Tattercoats, a ragged scarecrow, they
bring companionship as well as scarves and gloves. Yet in the
fall and winter, Tattercoats feels abandoned and lonely because
the children stay inside and do not visit him. With the coming of
spring, he is restored to a place of honor, close by the house,
looking after the garden. Full-page impressionistic illustrations
enhance the themes of loneliness and caring. Notable 1989 CM-
Arm's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
6.193 Wood, Douglas. Old Turtle. Illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee.
Pfeifer-Hamilton, 1992. ISBN 0-93858648-3. 43p. 3-6 (est.).
Old Turtle has the answer that all the other creatures do not: Old
Turtle knows who and what God is. Filled with lifelike watercol-
ors depicting nature in its most amazing glory, this book offers
a charming tale of spiritual renewal and appreciation for the
world around us. Old Turtle's message of hope is simple yet
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profound: God is, he says. And the beauty of the Earth is the
proof. IRA Children's Book Award, 2993.
6.194 Yolen, Jane. Dove Isabeau. Illustrated by Dennis Nolan. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-224131-0. 29p. 7-11
(est.).
Haunting blue and gray watercolors touched with red illumi-
nate this original fairy tale, complete with all of the traditional
elements, in which a jealous stepmother turns the gentle and
lovely Dove Isabeau into a fire-breathing dragon. The evil spell
is broken by the king's son, Kemp Owain, with assistance from
Dove's faithful white cat, but then Dove and the cat must undo
a spell cast on the prince. Kemp and Dove marry and happily
rule the kingdom together. Dennis Nolan's dragon is as fierce
and ugly as his Dove is bewitchingly beautiful.
6.195 Yolen, Jane. Sky Dogs. Illustrated by Barry Moser. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, 1990. ISBN 0-15-275480-6. 32p. 4-8.
From Blackfoot Indian legends, Jane Yolen creates a new story
about a motherless young boy who is a member of the first band
of Native Americans to see horses. Believing that they are large
dogs sent from the sky, from the creator of all things, the people
call the them "Sky Dogs." In first-person narration, He-who-
loves-horses describes the strange beasts and how he overcomes
his fear of them. Dramatic burnt-orange, yellow, and brown
watercolors provide a reverent backdrop. ALA Notable Children's
Books, 1991.
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6.196 Agee, Jon. The Return of Freddy Legrand. Illustrated by Jon
Agee. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1992. ISBN 0-374-36249-1. 32p.
4-7 (est.).
"Curses!" cries pilot Freddy LeGrand, as his airplane, The Golden
Gull, plummets toward Earth. But all is well, and the famous
pilot parachutes to safety, rescued by Sophie and Albert, farmers
with a curiosity about flight. No farmer himself, Freddy returns
to Paris and a hero's welcome. Even so, his second plane, The
Silver Swan, meets disaster in the Alps, but look ... up in the sky
. . . it's Sophie and Albert and the refurbished Golden Gull.
Heavy black outlines give Jon Agee's comical illustrations
weight and panache.
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6*197 Ball, Duncan. Jeremy's Tail- Illustrated by Donna Rawlins. Or-
chard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08551-1. 32p. 3-6.
Jeremy is determined to pin the tail on the donkey. So with
blindfold in place, he proceeds straight ahead, all the time think-
ing that he is in the living room. However, the reader knows
otherwise. Donna Rawlins's humorous illustrations show
Jeremy marching onto a bus, through the city, eventually around
the world, and through space, as he perseveres in his quest to
pin the tail on the donkey
6.198 Blake, Quentin. Cockatoos. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Little,
Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-09951-1. 32p. 6-9 (est.).
A man of habit, the slightly stuffy, slightly daft Professor Dupont
greets his ten prized cockatoos in the same way every day:
"Good morning, my fine feathered friends!" Finally, the cocka-
toos, nearly crazed by the sameness of it all, escape through the
conservatory window and hide. The baffled professor searches
all about his house, but fails to find a single cockatoo. Yet, there
among the characteristic scrawl of Quentin Blake's comic art-
istry, the reader can spot the birds in absurd camouflage poses.
6.199 Biundell, Tony Beware of Boys. Illustrated by Tony Blundell.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10925-X. 32p. 4 and up.
Readers will find a model of resourcefulness in this zany tale of
a boy who is captured by a wolf. Convincing the wolf that boys
taste better cooked, the hero dispatches the animal hither and
yon to gather the unlikely ingredients for boy recipes. The drool-
ing villain lugs barn doors, barrels of bricks, and a seashore of
sand — as well as daffodils and a red bicycle. Finally, the ex-
hausted wolf collapses. Poetic justice reigns as the boy peddles
home on a red bicycle bringing flowers for his mother.
6.200 Bodsworth, Nan. A Nice Walk in the Jungle. Illustrated by Nan
Bodsworth. Viking Penguin/Puffin Books, 1992. ISBN 0-14-
054127-6. 32p. 4-8 (est).
When Miss Jellaby's class goes on a nature walk in the "jungle/7
they spot all sorts of wildlife — spiders, crickets, and lizards. But
only Tim spots the pink, purple, and green boa constrictor gob-
bling children at the back of the line. Spread within the tropical
foliage are plenty of real jungle inhabitants for readers to dis-
cover. When the last child is swallowed, a now-alert teacher
punches out the boa constrictor, rescues her children, and takes
everyone to the Burger Bungalow.
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6.201 Cecil, Laura, compiler. Stuff and Nonsense, Illustrated by
Emma Chichester Clark. GreenwiUow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-
08898-8. 93p. All ages.
Laura Cecil explains in her introduction that she always loved
the imaginative idea that objects have lives of their own. Here,
she has collected a set of stories and rhymes in which objects
("inanimate stuff") come to life and live out their nonsensical
dramas. Included in the collection is Joseph Jacobs's "Johnny-
cake," a version of the gingerbread boy, Hans Christian An-
dersen's "The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep," and "The
Sorcerer's Apprentice." Cecil's own tale of "The Voracious Vac-
uum Cleaner" plays on an early fear of many children.
6.202 Cole, Babette. King Change-a-lot. Illustrated by Babette Cole. G.
P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21670-7. 29p. 4-8.
Things in the land of Spendfortune couldn't be worse, so baby
Prince Change-a-lot decides that he can run the kingdom better
than his mom and dad. With the help of a genie, the prince
becomes king and makes a few changes that save the kingdom
from ruin. In the tradition of her Princess Smartypants and Prince
Cinders, Babette Cole tells a story with a royal touch that is sure
to tickle the funny bone.
6.203 Cole, Babette. Tarzanna! Illustrated by Babette Cole. G. P. Put-
nam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-21837-8. 32p. 4-8.
Tarzanna has yellow straw-like hair, wears skimpy animal skins
and red lipstick, and swings on vines with her friends, the ani-
mals. One day she captures a strange animal who happens to be
a boy studying spiders in the jungle. Gerald teaches Tarzanna
English and takes her home with him. In New York, Tarzanna
misses the jungle, sets the zoo animals free, runs away with
Gerald and the animals, and even saves the president — who
gratefully pays everyone's airfare back to the jungle.
6.204 Coville, Bruce. My Teacher Fried My Brains. Illustrated by John
Pierard. Pocket Books/Minstrel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-671-72710-
9. 136p. 8-12.
In the sequel to My Teacher Is an Alien, seventh-grader Duncan
Dougal discovers that the aliens that caused nerdy Peter
Thompson's disappearance have not yet vacated planet Earth.
Since Duncan has a reputation for being a troublemaker, no one
is likely to believe him. No one, that is, except vulnerable Miss
Karpou, the new home economics teacher. But is Miss Karpou
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really who she seems? Bruce Coville mixes realism with just the
right elixir of fantasy, humor, and issues.
6.205 Cummings, Pat. Petey Moroni's Camp Runamok Diary Illus-
trated by Pat Cummings. Bradbury Press, 1992. ISBN 0-02-
725513. 32p. 5-8 (est.).
The kids at Camp Runamok have been losing their snacks — their
cheese twists, their Puff 'n' Stuff pastries, and their Caramel
Crunchies. But the clues are telling: furry hand, little footprints,
good climber. Petey Moroni keeps track in his bright yellow
diary. By "Day 5," readers get a good look at the robber raccoon,
which continues to elude the campers. A final hilarious spread
shows an overstuffed raccoon flat on its back awash in junk food
wrappers and candy bits.
6.206 Dahl, Roald. Esio Trot Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Viking
Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-670-83451-3. 64p. 6-9 (est.).
Mrs. Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy, her neighbor,
loves his garden. But Mr. Hoppy also secretly loves Mrs. Silver.
In this happy little tale, Mr. Hoppy devises a "magical" scheme
to convince Mrs. Silver that Alfie is growing swiftly, all in the
hope of winning her affection. Mrs. Silver offers to be his "slave
for life" if murmuring "Esio Trot" (tortoise spelled backward)
will help Alfie grow. Quentin Blake's familiar penned drawings
reflect the whimsical plot.
6.207 Gilman, Phoebe. Grandma and the Pirates, Illustrated by
Phoebe Gilman. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-
43426-8. 32p. 5-8.
Grandma, Melissa, and Oliver the parrot are kidnapped by pi-
rates. At first, life on board a pirate ship isn't so bad. Oliver
learns to sing pirate songs, Grandma cooks lots of noodle pud-
ding, and Melissa helps sail the ship. But the pirates are mean
and nasty, so Grandma, Melissa, and Oliver repeatedly, though
unsuccessfully, try to escape from the ship. Then, when Melissa
realizes their tactics have been wrong all along, the tables are
finally turned.
6.208 Henwood, Simon. The Clock Shop. Illustrated by Simon Hen-
wood. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. ISBN 0-374-31380-6. 24p. 4-7
(est).
The townspeople have all kinds of clocks, from the mundane to
the somewhat fantastic, and the clockmaker is always ready
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with his took to fix the broken ones. Sometimes the clockmaker
worries about what would happen if every clock stopped at the
same time, but he knows that could never happen. Zany, action-
packed illustrations reflect the action-packed life of the town's
most responsible citizen.
6.209 Lent, Blair. Molasses Flood. Illustrated by Blair Lent. Houghton
Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-45314-3. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Charley Owen Muldoon lives near a molasses tank by the Bos-
ton waterfront at the turn of the twentieth century. On one warm
January day, the molasses tank expands and explodes, flooding
Boston with a "heavy, sticky, slow-moving sea." Exaggerating
from an actual historical event, the author has created a Boston
of his mother's time, as well as an explanation for its configura-
tion. Charley's house, along with trolleys, carts, and ferries,
floats on molasses past identifiable landmarks.
6.210 Mahy, Margaret. The Blood-and-Thunder Adventure on Hurri-
cane Peak. Illustrated by Wendy Smith. Margaret K. McElderry
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-50488-8. 132p. 8-12 (est.).
In a zany tale of magic, mayhem, and mistaken identities, a
wicked industrialist learns that crime does not pay, and a scien-
tist and magician learn to respect each other's crafts. Besides all
that, young Huxley and Zaza Hammond learn that Hurricane
Peak School is a perfect place for writing and illustrating their
blood-and-thunder stories — especially since hurricanes are a
daily occurrence, the head prefect is a talking cat, and the head
mistress has been missing for forty years.
6.211 Mahy, Margaret. The Horrendous Hullabaloo. Illustrated by
Patricia MacCarthy. Viking Penguin/Vanessa Hamilton Books,
1992. ISBN 0-670-84547-7. 26p. 4-8 (est.).
Peregrine the Pirate is certain that his aunt and his parrot would
not enjoy the horrendous hullabaloos at the pirate parties that
he attends, so he leaves the two of them at home to cook and tidy
up while he enjoys his pirate's life. But one day his auntie and
parrot have had enough of abandonment; they join together to
plan a hullabaloo of their own, one with plenty of rumplebump-
kins and alliterative phrases. Patricia MacCarthy's trademark
white-edged paintings contrast with the hullabaloo colors.
6.212 Mahy, Margaret. The Pumpkin Man and the Crafty Creeper.
Illustrated by Helen Craig. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books,
1991. ISBN 0-688-10348-0. 32p. 5-8.
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When a talking plant begs Mr. Parkin to save it from the cruel
life that it leads in Lily Rose Willowherb's garden, he feels com-
pelled to respond to its plight. Yet when the plant shows its true
colors and becomes a conniving, demanding creeper, it is poor
Mr. Parkin who needs rescuing. The plant gains increasing
prominence illustration by illustration until Mr. Parkin's even-
tual rescue.
6.213 Marshall, James. The Cut-Ups Crack Up. Illustrated by James
Marshall. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-84486-1. 32p. 3-8
(est).
Joe and Spuds, the cut-ups of all time, exaggerate just a bit too
much to friends Charles Andrew Frothingham and Mary
Frances Hooley. This time the boys claim that they have their
own car. To prove it, they intend to video themselves "just sit-
ting" in Principal Lamar J. Spurgle's fancy red sports car. But
once in the car, Joe and Spuds are off for a wacky ride. As in all
their adventures, the cut-ups are sassy and sly, but also good-hu-
mored, constantly surprised, and funny.
6.214 Patron, Susan. Burgoo Stew. Illustrated by Mike Shenon. Or-
chard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08516-3.
32p. S-6.
In this French folktale, five quarrelsome, rowdy boys set out to
find Old Billy Que to see if he has some food that they can steal.
The answer is burgoo stew— a version of the old favorite, "Stone
Soup," with its "secret ingredient." The boys help out with po-
tatoes, carrots, onions, and stew fixings as Old Billy requests.
Illustrations are humorous watercolor scenes of good stew and
a wise cook curing the crankies and the hungries. (At least "they
were never, ever quite so bad or quite so hungry again.")
6.215 Provensen, Alice. Punch in New York. Illustrated by Alice
Provensen. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-82790-8. 32p. 3-8.
When the bag containing Punch, the brawling star of the Punch
and Judy puppet show, is stolen from Professore Tucci-Piccini at
the smoggy New York City airport, the city itself has much to
fear. Punch rips off a hot dog vendor, foils a band of muggers,
beats a nasty man, and becomes chauffeur for the richest man in
the world before reuniting with his friends. While Punch's noto-
rious escapades could benefit from an adult's explanation, Alice
Provensen's comical oil paintings are rich with the characteristic
energy of New York City. New York Times Best-Illustrated Chil-
dren's Books, 1991.
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6.216 Pulver, Robin. Nobody's Mother Is in Second Grade. Illustrated
by G. Brian Karas. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN
0-8037-1211-1. 32p. 4^8 (est.).
Of course mothers don't go to second grade. "That would be
ridiculous/' Cassandra says. But what if Mother loved second
grade and desperately wishes she could go back? The only solu-
tion is for Mother to visit second grade disguised as a plant (so
as not to be ridiculous). "There is something peculiar about that
plant/' the children whisper — a plant that plays on the play-
ground, eats lunch, and gives hugs. The cartoon-like plant mom
is truly (and purposefully) ridiculous.
6.217 Remkiewicz, Frank. The Last Time I Saw Harris. Illustrated by
Frank Remkiewicz. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN
0-688-10292-1. 32p. 5 and up.
Little rich boy Edmund and his best friend, a talking parrot
named Harris, like to play with color flash cards. When Harris
gets blown out the window in a windstorm, Edmund and Hig-
gins, the chauffeur, set out to find him. Traveling in a long
limousine, they show color flash cards to many different birds
until they find the one that knows the entire color wheel. Bor-
dered watercolor line drawings supplement the text with their
humorous portrayal of the trappings of wealth.
6.218 Sabraw, John. I Wouldn't Be Scared. Illustrated by John Sabraw.
Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08418-
3. 32p. 4^6.
John Sabraw's first book humorously explores the theme of con-
fronting one's fears. A gallant boy hunts an imaginary beast
through his neighborhood, imagining how he would defeat his
foe at every turn. The hero is distinctively drawn, with large
round eyes, pencil-thin arms, and coonskin cap. Sabraw's car-
toon-like illustrations convey whimsy and humor. Elementary
students could create their own drawings of monsters to defeat.
6.219 Smith, Lane. Glasses (Who Needs 'em?). Illustrated by Lane
Smith. Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-84160-9. 30p. 5-8 (est.).
When the young narrator finds out from his optometrist that he
needs glasses, the boy indignantly refuses. So, the slightly daffy
doctor points out that "lots of folks wear glasses and love 'em."
Beginning with the boy's mom and dad and moving on to pota-
toes, planets, and "short, fuzzy bunnies," the mad doctor be-
comes more and more agitated as he enumerates a bizarre list of
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eyeglass wearers. Lane Smith's characteristically surreal illustra-
tions provide an added dimension of wackiness and fun. ALA
Notable Children's Books, 1992.
6.220 Stevenson, James. National Worm Day. Illustrated by James
Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08772-8. 40p. 5
and up.
A worm, snail, rhinoceros, and mole are the cast of characters in
this collection of three witty vignettes. Together they celebrate
National Worm Day, friendship, and the fact that being different
is what makes each one special. The pithy text is primarily
dialogue, supported by James Stevenson's watercolor and black-
pen illustrations of the four friends in action.
6.221 Stevenson, James. Rolling Rose. Illustrated by James Stevenson.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10675-7. 24p. 3 and up.
One day baby Rose rolls unnoticed out of the kitchen door in her
baby stroller. She is soon joined by eighty-four other babies on
wheels for a city tour and a cioss-country jaunt. James Steven-
son's light and cheery watercolors fit the mood of the story
perfectly, right down to the cows' blank faces as the baby parade
rolls past. This rollicking peripatetic adventure introduces a
baby who knows how to get real mileage out of her baby stroller.
6.222 Willis, Val. The Surprise in the Wardrobe. Illustrated by John
Shelley. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-37309-4.
30p. 5-8 (est.).
In the second tale of Bobby Bell's unusual surprises, Bobby
amazes his classmates with a witch who lives in his wardrobe.
The children have a riotous time with a witch who can do loop-
the-loops on her broom and turn cabbage and stew into french
fries and hot dogs. But mean-spirited Jenny Wood gets fat green
frogs on her plate, and defiant Peter Drew sets off a spell of bats
and beetles. Detailed borders surround action-packed scenes
and bear close inspection.
6.223 Wood, Audrey. Silly Sally. Illustrated by Audrey Wood. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-274428-2. 32p. 3-7.
When red-haired Silly Sally goes to town, she walks "back-
wards, upside down." Along the way, she meets a pig, a loon,
and a sheep, with whom she dances, plays leapfrog, and finally
falls asleep. It's forward-walking, right-side-up Neddy Butter-
cup that tickles Sally and thereby gets the gang up and active
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again. This rhyming tale is illustrated in big, bright pastel colors
and contains lively characters with rosy cheeks and spirited
expressions.
6.224 Yorinks, Arthur. Oh, Brother. Illustrated by Richard Egielski.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Michael di Capua Books, 1989. ISBN
0-374-35599-1. 32p. 6-9.
In a tongue-in-cheek Horatio Alger story, two naughty brothers
are shipwrecked, washed up in New York, and "not spared the
harshness of life/' Through all their depression-era travails, they
never stop arguing. But fate turns when Nathan, the old tailor,
makes them his sons and apprentices. At Nathan's death, the
two boys disguise themselves as old men and continue to run
the tailor shop. That, of course, is when they meet Mrs. Guggen-
heim, who takes them to the Queen
6.225 Yorinks, Arthur. Ugh. Illustrated by Richard Egielski. Farrar,
Straus and Giroux/Michael di Capua Books, 1990. ISBN 0-374-
38028-7. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
In a Cirderella-like spoof, a cave boy, Ugh, has a miserable life.
His brothers and sisters command him: "Rub feet!" "Get grub!"
"Mop floor!" When cave scientist Oy invents the wheel, the cave
world is not impressed ("Wheel stink!" announces the hunter,
Eh). But Ugh uses the wheel to make a bicycle. Amazed, the cave
world looks high and low for the one who can ride this creation:
"Whoever make this, he be king!" And so, with action aplenty,
Ugh, "be big-shot boy."
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6.226 Alcorn, Johnny. Rembrandt's Beret; or, The Painter's Crown.
Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Tambourine Books, 1991. ISBN
0-688-10207-7. 32p. 6 and up.
The Alcorn brothers, author and illustrator, tell young readers to
"seek out paintings by the Old Masters They will speak to
you." The painter grandfather who narrates this tale is recount-
ing a time in his youth when he was locked in the Uffizi Gallery
of Florence, Italy. The paintings not only spoke to him but even
contested the right to paint his portrait. Winner over Rubens,
Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and Titian was Rembrandt, who
loaned his beret and brushes to the painter-to-be. Thickly ap-
plied oils capture the Old Masters7 styles.
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6.227 Allison, Diane Worfolk. This Is the Key to the Kingdom, Illus-
trated by Diane Worfolk Allison. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-
03432-0. 30p. 4-S (est.).
Diane Worfolk Allison's full-page, subtle watercolors and famil-
iar children's chant lead readers through the kingdom to the city,
to the town, to the street, to the lane The reader follows a
young African American child leaving a bleak urban environ-
ment behind as she travels through a splendid fantasy kingdom
filled with beauty and love. But there's more at work here than
imagination. In the end, she must retrace her travels. Still, other
lives are enriched by her contact with imagined kingdoms, prov-
ing love is the real key.
6.228 Anderson, Joan. Harry's Helicopter. Photographs by George
Ancona. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09187-3. 32p. 5
and up.
Harry Hopkins likes helicopters better than anything else. On
Harry's birthday, his father makes him a bright red cardboard
helicopter big enough for Harry to climb into. Steering with a
plumber's friend, Harry pretends to fly his chopper, dreaming
of a time when he and his helicopter will really fly. And then it
happens. With George Ancona's sharp color photographs,
young readers can fly with Harry over houses and steeples
toward Central Park, skyscrapers, and even the Statue of Liberty.
6.229 Baillie, Allan. Drac and the Gremlin. Illustrated by Jane Tanner.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-0628-6. 32p.
Drac, a sun-kissed Warrior Queen of lirnol Two, must capture
the Gremlin of the Groaning Grotto (sometimes known as her
brother). There are really two stories here — one in text, the other
in pictures. The children's imaginations elevate the text to high
fantasy, much like Calvin in his adventures with Hobbes, while
the realistic paintings are of two children playing with their pets.
Because the planet is saved, the White Wizard (sometimes called
Dad), rewards them with Twin Crimson Cones (sometimes
called ice cream).
6.230 Bate, Lucy. How Georgina Drove the Car Very Carefully from
Boston to New York. Illustrated by Tamar Taylor. Crown, 1989.
ISBN 0-517-57142-0. 32p. 3-6.
One day while bouncing on her mother's knee, little Georgina
announces, "I drive the car." So begins her imaginary family trip
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to visit grandparents in New York. There are sights to be seen
along the way, but not for Georgina; she is too occupied with
driving very carefully; although she does have time for a real
kid-style meal en route. Through simple text and stylized draw-
ings, being responsible is cast in a clearly positive light.
6.231 Bax, Martin. Edmond Went Far Away. Illustrated by Michael
Foreman. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-22105-7.
48p. 4-8.
Edmond lives on a farm where he has many animal friends.
After he tells each of his friends that he is going away, he follows
the path over the hill to "far away/' imagining that he is accom-
panied by them. When Edmond returns home the next morning,
all of his friends are happy to see him, including the sow and her
brand new piglets. Rich, descriptive language and Michael Fore-
man's watercolors evoke a warm, secure feeling. This story is a
good example of the "home-adventure-home" pattern in litera-
ture.
6.232 Bios, Joan W. Lottie's Circus. Illustrated by Irene Trivas. Morrow
Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-06747-6. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
For something special to happen, Lottie explains to her cat and
her toys, "you make-believe/' Storybooks help with Lottie's
imagining. As readers turn the pages, Lottie's imagination cre-
ates the extravaganza of a circus from preparation to perform-
ance. Irene Trivas's paintings show an energetic child, her cat
Famous, and her toys in their circus roles — as ringmaster, per-
formers, and audience. The imaginative adventure is a big-top
success. Later, snug on her father's lap for story time, Lottie's
adventure tucks itself in.
6.233 Burningham, John. Hey! Get Off Our Train. Illustrated by John
Burningham. Crown, 1989. ISBN 0-517-57643-0. 32p. 2-6 (est.).
When a pajama-clad boy and a pajama-case dog are scooted to
bed, they climb aboard a toy train and begin a dream journey
through the habitats of endangered species. One by one, an
elephant, seal, whooping crane, tiger, and polar bear board the
train. Each is met with the shout: "Hey! Get off our train." Each
in turn explains its plight and, in cumulative fashion, warns that
"soon there will be none of us left." Sparse text and wispy line
drawings of characters are juxtaposed against full-page impres-
sions of lemon skies, frothy snows, and drenching rains.
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6.234 Carlstrom, Nancy White. Who Gets the Sun out of Bed? Illus-
trated by David McPhail. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-12862-
7. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
"IN THE COLD DARK WINTER, / who gets the sun out of
bed?" Come the whispered replies: "Not the spruce tree "
"Not the stars " As the turning Earth reveals the glowing
four-poster bed of the rising sun, part of the answer is revealed:
Moon! "Get the sun out of bed, Moon!" Bunny Midnight has a
role to play as well, as does the boy, Nicholas. Moon nudges
Midnight, who kisses the boy, who greets the sun. Peeking from
beneath his covers, Sim opens one eye.
6.235 Cassedy, Sylvia. Lucie Babbidge's House. Thomas Y. Crowell,
1989. ISBN 0-690-04798-3. 243p. 9-12.
Lucie's unhappy life at the orphanage is changed when she finds
a dollhouse with a family of dolls. Lucie, called Goosey-Loosey
by her classmates, retreats to the perfect life of her new make-be-
lieve family, and this secret life becomes her reality.
6.236 Desaix, Frank. Hilary and the Lions. Illustrated by Debbi Dur-
land Desaix. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-33237-
1. 30p. 4^8 (est).
After losing her parents in the hubbub of New York City, Hilary
falls asleep against one of the two great stone lions in front of the
library steps. When the lions come alive for their one magic
night a year, Hilary rides them through the streets of New York.
Debbi Durland Desaix's use of muted browns, grays, and greens
evokes a dream-like quality appropriate for the night's adven-
ture and making new friends.
6.237 Dorros, Arthur. Abuela. Illustrated by Elisa Kleven. Dutton
Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44750-4. 40p. 4-8.
Abuela is the ideal melding of story and illustration. In Arthur
Dorros's joyful, loving story, a young girl fantasizes flying over
New York City with her beloved grandmother. The love between
granddaughter and grandmother shines through the lyrical lan-
guage and rich illustrations. Dorros's natural incorporation of
Spanish words into the story and the folk-art style of Elisa
Klevin's mixed-media illustrations give the book a unique mul-
ticultural flavor. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1992.
6.238 Farber, Norma. Return of the Shadows. Illustrated by Andrea
Baruffi. HarperCollins /Laura Geringer Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-
020519-9. 38p. 4-8.
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When Mimi falls asleep, her shadow slips out, leading other
shadows to break free and roam in unlikely places. A camel's
shadow rests under an iceberg, and a rhino's shadow leans on
the Washington Monument. A skyscraper's shadow creeps into
the jungle, and a bicycle's shadow rides on clouds beside a
plane. At twilight, the shadows become bewildered and disori-
ented, "no longer sure of what they were." In darkness, shadows
long for home and the shape that they know best. At sunrise,
each rushes to find the place it had been born. The pictures are
silent and surreal-^like shadows.
6*239 Gilden, Mel. Harry Newberry and the Raiders of the Red
Drink, Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-0698-2. 151p. 9-13 (est.).
Frequently comic-book characters come alive in a child's imagi-
nation. But what happens when the whole family (except un-
imaginative Dad) and the entire town start seeing the comic-
book heroes invading their community? Harry Newberry has
reason to believe that his own mother may be super hero Tuatara
herself. A visit to Aunt Agnes provides an exciting adventure
which helps unravel the mysterious goings-on. Fact is difficult
to distinguish from fantasy throughout this fun and farfetched
mystery.
6.240 Heine, Helme (translated by Ralph Manheim). The Marvelous
Journey through the Night Illustrated by Helme Heine. Farrar,
Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-38478-9. 26p. 5-10.
German author /illustrator Helme Heine has created an evoca-
tive and whimsical explanation for dreaming — a "marvelous
journey" that one undertakes without hindrance from passport,
money, or luggage. The text is simple and poetic, describing
irresistible Sleep who, with his moon lantern, makes your eye-
lids droop and leads you to his sister, Dream, who can guide you
to the land of Heart's Desire. Full-color surrealistic paintings are
dream-touched, but comforting.
6*241 James, Betsy. The Dream Stair. Illustrated by Richard Jesse Wat-
son. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-022788-5. 32p. 5-7 (est.).
At bedtime, a young Hispanic child receives a candle from her
grandmother to keep her safe. As she dreams, Granny's candle
leads her up the dream stairs to play in an attic room, then down
the stairs to the cellar room for more play, then to bed. In the
morning, Granny is there to hear about her dreams. Bold color
splotches of a aream world where inanimate things have life
contrast with the warm-toned realism of Granny's home.
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6.242 Jones, Diana Wynne. Yes, Dear. Illustrated by Graham Philpot.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11195-5. 28p. 4 and up.
Autumn leaves are falling, and Kay catches a magic one. Unfor-
tunately, no one in her family has time to listen to stories about
a golden leaf's wonderful talents. Then Kay approaches Grand-
mother, who understands because she, too, had a magic leaf as
a child. The watercolored pen-and-ink drawings add humorous
details and interesting perspectives.
6.243 Leverich, Kathleen. Hilary and the Troublemakers. Illustrated
by Walter Lorraine. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10857-
1. 138p. 6-9 (est).
For Hilary, troublemakers are just part of life. A huge, home-
work-eating owl waylays her on the way to school. Her piggy
bank absolutely refuses to yield her savings when she truly
intends to buy her family gifts. Even innocent-looking snow
people, built when she was supposed to be baby-sitting indoors,
become blackmailing terrorists at her bedroom window, de-
manding her crayons and her baby cousin. With straight-faced
humor, Kathleen Leverich sketches Hilary's imaginative crea-
tures so that they feel real to readers, too.
6.244 Lindbergh, Reeve. Benjamin's Barn. Illustrated by Susan Jeffers.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0614-6. 24p.
3-8.
The talented author and illustrator of Midnight Farm team up
again to produce in gentle verse and intricately detailed paint-
ings the warmth and imaginative possibilities that an ordinary
barn has for a small boy. For Benjamin's barn is so big, tall, wide,
and soft that it can shelter such fantasies as elephants, pteradac-
tyls, a pirate ship, an entire brass band, or a royal family. But
since the barn is already full of its own standard residents, a
satisfied Benjamin decides that he " won't let the rest in after all/7
6.245 Martin, Rafe. Will's Mammoth. Illustrated by Stephen Gammell.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21627-8. 29p. 4-8 (est.).
Even though no one else believes that mammoths exist, a very
special one is still alive and well in Will's imagination. Stephen
Gammeirs beautiful illustrations depict a day in which Will has
a wordless romp in the snow with his very own mammoth and
several other beasts before his mother calls him to dinner. Chil-
dren with an interest in prehistoric creatures will want this on
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their reading lists. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1989; School Li-
brary Journal Best Books, 1989; Horn Book Fanfare, 1990.
6.246 McLerran, Alice. Roxaboxen, Illustrated by Barbara Cooney.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-07593-3. 30p.
5-^8.
To those who have not been to Roxaboxen, it looks like any hill
in the desert — nothing but sand, cactus, rocks, and old discarded
boxes. But to Marian and her friends, Roxaboxen is a special
place with buried treasure, ice cream parlors, and houses of
jewels. Barbara Cooney's pastels, shimmering with desert- hues,
take us to a multidimensional world of fantasy and play.
6-247 McPhail, David. The Party, Illustrated by David McPhail. Little,
Brown/Joy Street Books, 1990. ISBN 0-316-56330-7. 32p. 4-8.
Beneath his bed light, a young boy and his stuffed animals plan
a midnight party. When Dad comes to read the bedtime story, he
falls sound asleep on the bed. But the party must go on. Stuffed
friends become live friends, floating on balloons, riding the elec-
tric train, dancing, and then heading to the kitchen for snacks.
Even sleeping Dad rides the elephant to the kitchen. David
McPhail's pajama-clad host and his lovable menagerie are qui-
etly raucous.
6.248 Minarik, Else Holmelund. The Little Girl and the Dragon. Illus-
trated by Martine Gourbault. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN
0-688-09914-9. 24p. 3-7 (est.).
Once a little girl had a book about a dragon, and all was well.
Then one day, the dragon gets out of the book, swallows the
girl's toys, and refuses to give them back. It takes the girl's quick
wits and intrepid spirit to entrap the dragon and regain what
belongs to her. Outsized by the sprawling lavender-green mon-
ster, the child is more than a match for the creature's intellect.
The dragon book is instantly recognizable as the one the reader
holds, making the possibility of an escaping dragon ongoing.
6.249 Pfanner, Louise. Louise Builds a House. Illustrated by Louise
Pfanner. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08396-9. 32p. 3-6.
When Louise sets out to build her dream home, she imagines
every conceivable detail — a flat roof for kite flying, big windows
for reading, a tower for observing the stars, and even a moat for
her boat. After seeing Louise's wonderful house, depicted with
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elemental line drawings and watercolor washes, children may
want to create their own imaginary dream houses.
6.250 Polacco, Patricia. Appelemando's Dreams. Illustrated by Patri-
cia Polacco. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21800-9. 30p. 4-S.
Appelemando is a quiet, slow boy who lives in a very drab
village but who dreams wondrously beautiful dreams for his
friends. One day his dreams escape, exuding fantastic images
into the lackluster village. At first, the elders don't believe in the
existence or worth of Appelemando's special gift, but after a
crisis, even the suspicious elders cannot deny the value of this
gift. Patricia Polacco's detailed drawings evoke the sentiments
of an ethnic village and the magic of believing.
6.251 Pringle, Laurence. Jesse Builds a Road. Illustrated by Leslie
Holt Morrill. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-775311-5. 30p. 3-6.
Acclaimed nonfiction author Laurence Pringle tries his hand at
writing for younger children in this, his first picture book. While
Jesse plays with his dog and his miniature construction machin-
ery, his toys spring to life. A brief but factual description of the
digging, scraping, and paving required to build a road evolves
in ttie setting of Jesse's playtime. Watercolor illustrations are
painted from perspectives which lend energy to the action.
6.252 Reed, Lynn Rowe. Rattlesnake Stew. Illustrated by Lynn Rowe
Reed. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-36190-8. 32p.
3-7 (est.).
A nighttime wind whirls and swirls Billy out of his bed; roaring
and soaring, it transports him into a world of cowboys, cacti,
and prairie dogs. Bright oil pastels depict the dream sequences
in a closeup, surrealistic style, while lyrical text tells of Billy's
adventures. As the winds return Billy to his own bed, his mother
is calling him in to taste the rattlesnake stew that she has made
for him.
6.253 Riddell, Chris. The Trouble with Elephants. Illustrated by Chris
Riddell. Harper and Row/Harper Trophy Books, 1990. ISBN
0-397-32273-9. 22p. 3-7.
According to one little girl, the trouble with elephants is that
they spill bathwater, leave a pink elephant ring around the tub,
and slide down the bannister to breakfast. But as she as well as
others who share this book soon discover, the real trouble with
elephants is that "you can't help but love them/' Humorous
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full-page illustrations that depict pachyderms in a variety of
„ " troublesome" predicaments bring to life a little girl's imagina-
tion and adoration for a much-loved stuffed animal.
6.254 Ringgold, Faith. Tar Beach. Illustrated by Faith Ringgold.
Crown, 1991. ISBN 0-517-58031-4. 32p. 4 and up (est).
"Sleeping on Tar Beach was magical. Lying on the roof in the
night, with stars and skyscraper buildings all around me, made
me feel rich, like I owned all that I could see." As Cassie sleeps
on the rooftop of her Harlem apartment building, she magically
flies over the city, claiming ownership of a beautiful bridge and
buildings as a means to fulfill her dreams. Text appears beneath
each double-page acrylic folk-art painting, as does a reproduced
segment of Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, one of five
autobiographical works in the Women on the Bridge series
hanging in New York City's Guggenheim Museum. Caldecott
Honor Book, 1992; Coretta Scott King Award (Illustration), 1992.
6.255 Rodgers, Frank. Doodle Dog. Illustrated by Frank Rodgers.
Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44585-4. 32p. 3-7.
Little Sam wishes hard for a pet, a little dog that can fetch and
catch and sleep on his bed. So Sam and his mother draw the dog
that he wants — a kind of doodle picture that Sam names Doodle.
Frank Rodgers's charming story captures a child who wants
something so badly that the dream comes alive. Colorful,
friendly illustrations give Sam, Mother, and Doodle appeal.
6.256 Rosenberg, Liz. Adelaide and the Night Train. Illustrated by
Lisa Desimini. Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-06-025103-4. 30p. 3-7 (est.).
Late one night, Adelaide, lying wide awake, boards the whis-
tling train that passes by her house. She watches nighttime hap-
penings from its window — a waitress serving hamburgers at an
all-night diner, an owl gliding noiselessly in search of food, and
babies dreaming in their cribs. After this extraordinary trip,
Adelaide always listens for the night train to lull her to sleep at
bedtime. Poetic, rhythmic prose and surrealistic acrylic paint-
ings supply a dreamy mystery to the night train's ride.
6.257 Rovetch, Lissa. Trigwater Did It. Illustrated by Lissa Rovetch.
Morrow Junior Books /Seashore Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08058-
8. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
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Trouble seems to follow Arnie, and everyone assumes that he is
the trouble-maker. No one believes that his green friend Trigwa-
ter is causing the difficulties; after all, no one else can even see
Trigwater. Finally, when the principal gives Arnie an ultimatum,
he knows that he must teach Trigwater some manners. The out-
come of Arnie's campaign delights everyone. Stylized watercol-
ors contribute to the mischievous mood.
6.258 Van Laan, Nancy. A Mouse in My House. Illustrated by Mar-
jorie Priceman. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-
679-90043. 32p. 3-7 (est).
" A mouse is in my house— and it acts like me!" Just like a mouse,
a small boy invades the cookie jar. ("It climbs and it wriggles as
it nibbles and it giggles.") In rhyming, rhythmic text ideal for
reading aloud, the boy becomes other creatures as well: he's a
pouncing cat, a toy-scattering dog, and a slippery, bathtime fish.
Whatever persona is adopted, the actions are guaranteed to be
rambunctious. Splashes of watercolor spill over the ink line
drawings, giving a hasty energy to the animal-like antics.
6.259 Weir, Alison. Peter, Good Night. Illustrated by Deborah Kogan
Ray. E. P. Dutton, 1989. ISBN 0-525-44464-5. 24p. 2-6.
Peter snuggles in bed with his stuffed animals and looks out of
the window. One by one, the stars, the moon, the clouds, the
treetops, the night bird, the fog, the breeze, and the cat wish him
good night. In this warm and gentle book, with colored pencil
illustrations in muted shades, the repetitive, lyrical prose will
appeal for bedtime reading.
6.260 Wiesner, David. Hurricane. Illustrated by David Wiesner. Clar-
ion Books, 1990. ISBN 0-395-54382-7. 32p. 4-8.
Delightful, detailed, and realistic watercolor paintings bring
preparations for a hurricane to life. After the storm passes, two
brothers' imaginations are kindled by a fallen tree. Their days
are filled with forays into its branches, which become imaginary
jungles, oceans, and even outer space: "The tree was a private
place, big enough for secret dreams, small enough for shared
adventure." The arrival of men with a chainsaw is a disaster, but
the boys eye the remaining tree in the yard with childlike hope.
6.261 Willard, Nancy. The High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious
Sky Pie Angel Food Cake. Illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990. ISBN 0-15-234332-6. 64p. 6 and
up.
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To bake her mother the best birthday cake of all, a young girl .
must first find her great-grandmother's secret-ingredient recipe
for a High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel
Food Cake. Luckily, Great-Grandmother left some clues in her
ledger books. Well-timed heavenly intervention also helps to
ensure that the cake is baked with both "evol" and a golden
thimble. The heavenly "hosts'' are a festival of color in their
robes, feathers, ribbons, and flowers.
6.262 Wood, Don, and Audrey Wood. Piggies. Illustrated by Don
Wood. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. ISBN 0-15-256341-5.
32p. 3-6 (est.).
The narrator, whose chubby, childlike hands are in each double-
page illustration of this wonder-filled book, has ten little imagi-
nary piggies — fat piggies sit on the thumbs, smart piggies on
the index fingers, long piggies stretch out on the middle fingers,
silly piggies clown on the ring fingers, and wee piggies play on
the little fingers. Together, they get hot, cold, clean, and dirty —
and misbehave at bedtime. Pink- and-golden-toned oil paint-
ings depict the piggies' activities with closeup, whimsical
detail.
6.263 Yolen, Jane, and Martin H. Greenberg, editors. Things That Go
Bump in the Night: A Collection or Original Stories. Harper
and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-026803-4. 280p. 10 and up.
This collection of eighteen eerie, fantastic stories by such popu-
lar writers as William Sleator, Dianna Wynne Jones, Anne
Crompton, and lone Yolen herself offers encounters with ghosts,
wizards, living chairs, and talking rabbits. Readers learn that
appearances can be deceiving, and that the devils within their
own psyches can be the most terrifying of all.
6.264 Zolotow, Charlotte. The Seashore Book. Illustrated by Wendell
Minor. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020214-9. 32p. 4-9.
Close your eyes and imagine as a mother vividly paints with
words the seashore that her young son has never seen. Then
open your eyes and expand that vision with watercolored
seascapes that invite you to step right onto the sand with birds
and sea creatures among the lapping waves. The day ends
with the satifying feeling that your imagination can take you
anywhere.
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6.265 Le Guin, Ursula K. Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea.
Atheneum/Jean Karl Books, 1990. ISBN 0-689-31595-3. 226p. 11
and up (est).
In the fourth book of the Earthsea fantasy series, Ged has lost his
powers as Archmage. Goha, now a middle-aged widow, has
taken under wing Therm, a small, severely abused little girl.
During the course of the novel, these three characters encounter
wicked wizards, good kings, fiery dragons, and powerful magic.
Due to several sensitive issues that are presented (rape, child
abuse, differences between the sexes, feminism), the novel is
recommended for advanced, mature readers.
6.266 Pinkwater, Daniel. Guys from Space, Illustrated by Daniel Pink-
water. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-774672-0. 29p. 5-8.
If a spaceship landed in your yard and if the friendly "space
guys" inside asked if you could go for a ride in space, would
you? Wearing the dog's dish for a space helmet, the hero of
Daniel Pinkwater 's farce gets permission from Mom ("That's
nice") to travel to a strange new planet with talking rocks and
with "space things" who serve root beer floats — all for the cost
of a plastic fish.
6.267 Rodda, Emily. Finders Keepers, Illustrated by Noela Young.
Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10516-5. 184p. 10 and up.
An Australian preteen, Patrick, is contacted by computer from a
parallel world on the other side of a time-space divider called
the Barrier. When the Barrier ruptures, objects from each side fall
through to the other side and are lost to their owners. Patrick
must find three objects on his side that individuals on the other
side desperately want returned. His search raises some interest-
ing moral issues about ownership, loyalty, and trust. This is a
witty, well-constructed science fantasy.
6.268 Young, Ruth. A Trip to Mars. Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Lef-
fler. Orchard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08492-2. 32p. 2-6.
Want to know how to plan for a trip to Mars? As a young girl
packs, we learn about appropriate clothing and necessary sup-
plies for the Martian climate and topography. Four concluding
pages of facts from the young traveler's space journal, along
with brightly colored and humorous illustrations, round out this
introduction to the red planet.
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Jesse Watson (see 6.261). C. Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le
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6.269 Asimov, Janet, and Isaac Asimov. Norby and Yobo's Great Ad-
venture. Walker, 1989. ISBN 0-8027-6894-6. lOOp. 9 and up (est.).
Like its seven predecessors in the Norby series, this latest adven-
ture carries space-cadet Jeff and his teaching robot, Norby, into
perilous situations. With Admiral Yobo, the trio travel back in
time to prehistoric Earth to investigate the origins of a family
relic. After being gored by a woolly mammoth and rescuing a
young girl, Jeff realizes that they have altered the past and
therefore the future. Danger awaits as they try to rectify their
actions in Ice-Age Eurasia.
6.270 Barron, T. A. Heartlight Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-
22180-8. 272p. 10 and up.
Cosmic forces are anchored in fundamental human experiences
in this exciting, well-crafted science fantasy. With the aid of Pure
Condensed Light (PCL), Kate Prancer follows her astrophysicist
grandfather across the universe to the great star Trethoniel,
which is mysteriously draining energy from the Earth's sun. She
meets some extraordinary creatures from the planet Nel Sauria,
and through confrontations with The Darkness, she helps save
the universe. Elements of mysticism, mystery, and horror inter-
twine in this tale.
6.271 Chetwin, Grace. The Starstone: From Tales of Gom in the Leg-
ends of Ulm. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-718315-7. 240p. 10
and up.
In this sequel to The Riddle and the Rune, Gom, the young boy
from Windy Mountain, serves as apprentice to a wizard who
isn't teaching him the magical arts fast enough. Katak, the Evil
One, is becoming more aggressive in his attempts to climb the
shelter-giving Crystal Stairs. Gom's innate senses and some new
friends help him to protect the Crystal Stairs and recover the lost
emerald seal, and Gom becomes a legendary wizard himself.
6*272 Gilden, Mel. Outer Space and All That Junk. J. B. Lippincott,
1989. ISBN 0-397-32307-7. 167p. 10 and up.
This sci-fi mystery would be a perfect read-aloud during an
ecology unit. The plot hinges on the premise that those piles of
junk littering our homes and countryside are really outer-space
aliens waiting for the opportunity to go home. The main charac-
ters, Myron Duberville, eccentric Uncle Hugo, Letitia Reticuli,
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and Myron's cohort, Princess, the boss's niece, are brought to life
through vivid description, abundant dialogue, and a rich variety
of sentence structures.
6*273 Kitamura, Satoshi. UFO Diary* Illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-38026-0. 32p. 3-7
(est).
When a strange flying object takes a wrong turn at the Milky
Way, the navigator encounters the big, blue marble Earth. One
innovative illustration demonstrates the spacecraft's approach
through successive layers of the atmosphere on multiple strips
across the page. The spacecraft descends until the alien/narrator
spots a friendly looking Earth creature. Readers never see the
alien, but view some of the action from its perspective. After a
ride on the spacecraft, the earthling boy offers a gift from his
planet — a growing thing.
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6.274 Ackerman, Karen. The Banshee* Illustrated by David Ray Phi-
lomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21924-2. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
When night falls, the banshee, a legendary wailing Irish spirit,
comes to the village seeking someone to share her loneliness. At
each house, though, the banshee encounters love and warmth,
which leave no room for her sad song. The contrasts between
light and dark found in the illustrations serve as the perfect
vehicle for contrasting the worlds of the banshee and the villag-
ers.
6.275 Brighton, Catherine. Dearest Grandmama. Illustrated by Cath-
erine Brighton. Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-385-41844-2. 32p. 4-8.
From the sailing ship Meralda, a young girl traveling with her
father writes a series of letters to her grandmother, all dated in
the closing months of 1830. The letters are the only text of this
eerie account of Maudie- Ann's encounter with a silent boy who
climbs from the sea to become her shipboard companion. Mys-
teriously, the boy carries a letter dated forty-two years into the
future, makes no reflection in the mirror, and saves her life.
6.276 Brittain, Bill. Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish: A Tale of
the Coven Tree. Illustrated by Andrew Glass. Harper and Row,
1990. ISBN 0-06-020727-2. 152p. 8-12.
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Fifteen-year-old Luther Gilpin decides to become a salesman,
hoping to make his fortune and leave his family's farm. He
orders a case of Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish, unaware
that the polish brings to life whatever objects on which it is
applied. In this newest mystery in Bill Brittain's Coven Tree
series, Luther's adventures selling and dealing with the polish
teach him lessons about appreciating what he already has. An-
drew Glass's illustrations add an eerie feel to the mystery.
6 277 Browne, Anthony. The Tunnel. Illustrated by Anthony Browne.
Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-94582-4. 24p.
4-8 (est).
Jack and Rose, a brother and sister as different as can be, are
always arguing. When they are sent outside by their mother,
Jack discovers a tunnel. Rose refuses to explore it, so Jack goes
alone. When he doesn't return, Rose must overcome her fear
through courage and love, even enduring the threatening woods
at the end of the tunnel to save her brother. Through surreal
images, Anthony Browne manages to infuse a contemporary
story with folktale menace; the heroine even wears a red cloak.
6.278 Cecil, Laura, compiler. Boo! Stories to Make You Jump. Illus-
trated by Emma Chichester Clark. Greenwillow Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-688-09842-8. 93p. 4-8 (est.).
If not making readers jump, this collection of poems, traditional
tales, and lore could at least give them delicious shivers. In-
cluded are funny, scary stories authored by Margaret Mahy and
Diana Wynne Jones, and spooky rhymes by Ogden Nash, Jack
Prelutsky, and Ben Jonson. There are ideal choices for reading or
telling. In particular, watch for those selections that allow the
ending to be shouted.
6.279 Cole, Joanna, and Stephanie Calmenson, compilers. The Scary
Book. Illustrated by Chris Demarest, Marilyn Hirsh, Arnold
Lobel, and Dirk Zimmer. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-
688-10654-4. 127p. 4 and up.
This compilation of stories, poems, tricks, riddles, and jokes
offers easy reading for the middle-grader, who will also be most
likely to appreciate the ''tricks," including instructions for mak-
ing "bloody finger in a box" and playing the dead man game.
The story collection includes the benign "Strange Bumps" by
Arnold Lobel, as well as the more threatening "Bony-Legs" by
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Joanna Cole herself, a tale of a child-eating witch who is foiled
by a young girl. Be warned: the jokes and riddles are groaners.
6.280 Conrad, Pam. Stonewords: A Ghost Story. Harper and Row
1990. ISBN 0-06-021316-7. 130p. 10 and up. ^ '
Zoe Louise died in 1870 when she was eleven years old. Now a
present-day Zoe discovers the ghost of Zoe Louise when she
goes down an unused back staircase in her house. Two lives
become intertwined as the two Zoes search for a way to travel
back in time to save Zoe Louise from the fire that took her life
Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, 1990.
6.281 Fleischman, Sid. The Midnight Horse. Illustrated by Peter Sis
Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09441-4. 96p. 8 and up.
Recently orphaned, young Touch arrives by stagecoach in Crick-
lewood to meet his grouchy and wicked great-uncle, Judge Wig-
glesforth, the kind Miss Sally who runs Red Raven Inn, and The
Great Chaffalo, a ghostly magician who is said to turn straw into
horses. With his own courage and a bit of magic, Touch outwits
his villainous great-uncle, reclaims his rightful inheritance, and
saves the Red Raven Inn for Miss Sally. Applause. ALA Notable
Children 's Books, 1991.
6.282 Hamilton, Virginia. The All Jahdu Storybook. Illustrated by
Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. ISBN 0-15-
239498-2. 128p. 8 and up.
From a world where Trouble is a giant with a barrel for an
earring, where magic can make Sweetdream or Nightmare,
where Yin and Yang speak to a magical little being named Jahdu,
Virginia Hamilton has fashioned tales in which folklore and
contemporary life seamlessly coexist. In these strange, gripping
stones, Jahdu, the child-trickster, meets dangers and opportuni-
ties, winning out in the end and allowing young readers to
explore the dark and light of the world.
6.283 McKissack, Patricia C. The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the
Supernatural. Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Alfred A
Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1992. ISBN 0-676-91863-9. 122p. 10 and up
(est.). r v
The thirty minutes of twilight when it is neither day nor night
are the best time to tell one of these spine-tingling tales rooted
in African American history and its oral storytelling tradition
from slavery to the civil rights era. Each of the ten original
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stories is accompanied by a dramatic black-and-white scratch-
board illustration. Coretta Scott King Award (Writing), 1993; New-
bery Honor Book, 1993.
6.284 Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. The Witch's Eye. Illustrated by Joe
Burleson. Delacorte Press, 1990. ISBN 0-385-30157-X. 179p. 9-12.
In Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 's fourth tale of witch spells and
magic, best friends Lynn and Mouse are plagued by a talisman
of Witch Tuggle, who died in a fire. After Mrs. Tuggle's green
glass eye is discovered in the ashes of the fire, mysterious behav-
ioral changes overcome Lynn's family Lynn and Mouse demon-
strate remarkable pluck in their attempts to triumph over the
eye's powers. The extraordinary occurrences are set against an
ordinary family's pursuits, making the events feel even more
chilling.
6.285 Robertson, Joanne. Sea Witches. Illustrated by L£szl6 G£l. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1070-4. 28p. 4-8.
Eerie and riveting full-color depictions of witches and ship-
wrecks, bordered by a surrealistic collage of sea creatures, pro-
vide a haunting glimpse into Scottish superstition. For example,
a Scottish grandmother warns her grandson to crush his egg-
shells after meals, since witches use unbroken shells as boats and
then go to sea to destroy ships by sorcery. The rhythmic haiku
prose, though reminiscent of Old English poetry, is completely
accessible to young readers.
6.286 Schertle, Alice. Witch Hazel. Illustrated by Margot Tomes. Har-
perCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-025141-7. 32p. 3-« (est).
Because Johnny is too little to help with the plowing, his older
brothers give him a handful of pumpkin seeds to plant. Because
Johnny needs a scarecrow to guard his pumpkin vines, his
brothers cut a witch hazel branch, and Johnny dresses "Witch
Hazel" in a gingham dress. Under the edge of her skirt, the
largest pumpkin grows, full of magical promise and testimony
to a young boy's faith. In earthen browns, grays, and greens,
Margot Tomes's illustrations match the story's mood.
6.287 Shecter, Ben. The Big Stew. Illustrated by Ben Shecter. Harper-
Collins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-06-025610-9.
32p. 2-6 (est).
On a stew day, a cheery, rounded couple set about adding "a
little of this, a little of that" to their stewpot. Their enthusiasm
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for adding more and still more transforms them into frenzied
witches, dumping snakes, toads, rats, and bats into the stew.
When the pot finally erupts into a scary goblin, the words "TOO
MUCH" cover the pages, and the couple returns to normal to eat
their stew, learning "enough is enough/'
6.288 Shyer, Marlene Fanta. Ruby, the Red-Hot Witch of Blooming-
dale's, Viking Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83473-4. 151p. 8-12.
Caught in a rainstorm on their way to visit their father, eight-
year-old Thomas and his older sister Petra run into Blooming-
dale's department store, where they encounter a friendly
"witch" named Ruby. Ruby has cures for everything, including
Thomas's idiosyncratic hiccups and Petra's longing for a recon-
cilliation of her parents. Marlene Fanta Shyer never admits that
Ruby can actually work magic, so the reader is left uncertain.
This is a book for libraries courageous enough to provide a
playful, magical story for middle-grade students, even if it does
include a witch's spell or two.
6.289 Wangerin, Walter, Jr. Elisabeth and the Water-TrolL Illustrated
by Deborah Healy. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-6-026354-7. 64p.
7-12.
Written in an oral style, the tale of the water-troll tells of preju-
dicial fear. Grieving for the death of her mother, Elisabeth weeps
tears into the well of a lonely water-troll and touches his heart.
Intending to comfort her, he steals her from her bed. At first, the
troll frightens Elisabeth, but soon she senses his gentleness.
When the villagers discover her absence, they set a blazing fire
around the troll's well, testing his allegiance to Elisabeth. Styl-
ized paintings interpret the poignancy of the troll's sacrifice.
6.290 Wyllie, Stephen. Ghost Train: A Spooky Hologram Book. Illus-
tations by Brian Lee. Dial Books, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1163-8. 24p.
4-8 (est).
Three spooky friends — Headless Hector, the Gray Lady, and the
Silver Skeleton — happily haunt Ravenswick Castle for nearly
four hundred years until the castle falls into ruin. In a saga
narrated by the Silver Skeleton, the three friends wander aim-
lessly for a time until they find a perfect new home — the Ghost
Train ride at the amusement park. The story seems secondary,
however, to the book's execution: shivery holographic images
spring from the pages, eyes following the reader, the skeleton
even opening and closing its mouth.
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6.291 Yolen, Jane. The Faery Flag: Stories and Poems of Fantasy and
the Supernatural. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08438-8.
120p. 10 and up.
Award-winning author Jane Yolen creates new worlds that
blend traditional folktales and fairy tales with original modern
fantasy. In these tales and poems, a young girl sprouts wings,
unicorns heal abused children, and maligned storybook wolves
tell their side of the story. Fairies, witches, dragons, and prin-
cesses abound, providing enjoyable reading for child and adult
alike.
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6.292 Bellairs, John. The Trolley to Yesterday. Illustrated by Edward
Gorey. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-0582-4.
183p. 10 and up.
In this sixth Johnny Dixon adventure involving Professor Chil-
dermass, thirteen-year-old Johnny and his friend, Fergie, are
worried by Professor Childermass's strange behavior. Then the
professor proposes something even stranger — travel through
time on a red and green trolley with faded gold paint. The
professor's destination is Constantinople in 1453 during the
Turkish invasion of the Byzantine Empire. Together, the three
face great dangers from the battles and from trying to save from
death or enslavement the people who seek refuge in the Church
of the Holy Wisdom. But the professor knows the events of
history.
6.293 Climo, Shirley. T. J/s Ghost. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN
0-690-04691-X. 151p. 10 and up (est).
T. J/s boring vacation with Auntie Onion and Uncle Will at their
California beach cabin takes a mysterious turn when eerie
moans come from the foggy ocean. Only T. J. can hear the voice
calling her by name. The mystery unfolds as she discovers an
Australian ghost boy who stowed away on a ship which
wrecked 120 years ago. As T. J. struggles to help him, she also
learns to love and appreciate the eccentricities of her aunt and
uncle.
6.294 Fleischman, Paul. Time Train. Illustrated by Claire Ewart. Har-
perCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021710-3.
32p. 5-9 (est).
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On a class trip, a group of students from New York board the
Rocky Mountain Unlimited at the train station, and find them-
selves traveling not only across the country to Utah, but also
back in time. At their destination, they ride a stegosaurus and
eat scrambled pterodactyl eggs. The children's adventures are
boldly depicted, with unusual perspectives and surreal water-
colors.
6.295 L'Engle, Madeleine. An Acceptable Time, Farrar, Straus, and
Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-30027-5. 343p. 10 and up (est.).
Continuing the Murry family saga begun in A Wrinkle in Time,
Madeleine L'Engle's newest novel recounts the adventures of
Meg Murry's teenage daughter, Polly O'Keefe. While staying at
her grandparents' New England farmhouse, Polly unexpectedly
slips through a "time gate" and finds herself in a land and
society that existed three thousand years ago. Thus begins a
dangerous, exciting, time-travel escapade in which she learns
about druids, Celtic customs, and the importance of love for
every era and culture.
6.296 Lindbergh, Anne. Three Lives to Live. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN
0-316-52628-2. 183p. 11 and up (est.).
When Garet Atkin's seventh-grade class is assigned the task of
writing autobiographies, Garet begins her wry chronicles with
the previous summer, when she met her "twin sister" Daisy for
the first time. Daisy entered Garet's life suddenly and unexpect-
edly when she fell down the laundry chute in Grandmother
Gratkin's old house. Notwithstanding her strange arrival, Daisy
seemed different — completely at home in Grandmother's house,
but fascinated by electronics. Because Grandmother won't an-
swer questions, Garet must untangle the mysterious identity of
Daisy, and eventually her grandmother, and even herself.
6.297 Murphy, Shirley Rousseau (with Welch Suggs). Medallion of
the Black Hound. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-024369-4.
182p. &-12.
Through the magical powers of the Medallion of the Black
Hound, young David Shepard is transported back through time
to the ancient land of Meryn and finds himself in the middle of
a struggle of good versus evil. Using the powers of his medallion
and his own courage, David helps to defeat the evil of Balcher,
preserving the kingdom and his family's legacy. Woven with
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Celtic lore, this well-written fantasy will cany the reader into a
world of intrigue and suspense.
6.298 Peck, Richard. Voices after Midnight. Delacorte Press, 1989.
ISBN 0-385-29779-3. 181p. 10 and up.
Fourteen-year-old Chad looks forward to his family's two-week
vacation in New York City. The one-hundred-year-old town-
house that his family rents, though, has an eerie quality about it.
When Chad and his little brother try to track down the ghostly
voices that they hear at night, they suddenly find themselves
pulled back in time to the winter of 1888. Thus begins the beys7
adventure as they frantically work to save the lives of the young
people who lived in the house over a century ago.
6.299 Scieszka, Jon. The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy. Knights of
the Kitchen Table. The Not-So-Jolly Roger. Illustrated by Lane
Smith. Viking Penguin, 1991-92. Approx. 57p. 7-11.
The three adventurous heroes of the Time Warp Trio — Fred,
Sam, and Joe — are up to rollicking fun in their escapades of the
past. Whether escaping from mean and ugly pirates, from a
skewer-bearing knight, or from cattle stampedes, finding "The
Book" (a gift from Joe's magician uncle) in their new time zone
is the only way to recross time barriers. Lane Smith's zany black-
and-white drawings are action-packed.
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6.300 Adler, C S. Help, Pink Pig! G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN
0-399-22183-2. 160p. 9-11 (est.).
Moving to Los Angeles to live with her single mother, latchkey
child Amanda escapes boredom and the torment of the apart-
ment bully by entering a fantasy world with her miniature rose
quartz pig. Robbie, another lonely and unhappy young neigh-
bor, and Amanda enter a magical world together and face a
dragon and a cruel knight. These imaginary adventures help the
children cope with life and assert themselves in contemporary,
urban L.*a.
6.301 Babbitt, Natalie. Nellie: A Cat on Her Own. Illustrated by
Natalie Babbitt. Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Michael di Capua
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-374-35506-1. 26p. 5-10 (est.).
Nellie is a cat marionette who loves to dance. When her mistress
dies, she is left alone and fears she will never dance again. But
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Nellie's friend Tom, a real cat, takes her to a special gathering of
friends. There, in the moonlight, Nellie dances again — this time
on her own.
6.302 Baker, Keith. The Magic Fan. Illustrated by Keith Baker. Har-
court Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-250750-7. 20p. 4-8 (est.).
Keith Baker's lushly illustrated picture book tells the story of
Yoshi, a Japanese boy who loves to build things, but who has run
out of ideas. When he finds a magic fan, which depicts illustra-
tions of what to build next, his inspiration returns. It takes a near
disaster for Yoshi to realize that the magic is not in the fan, but
in himself. Alternate fan-shaped pages and rich jade tones con-
tribute to the book's uniqueness and appeal. Notable 1989 Chil-
dren's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
6.303 Hissey, Jane. Little Bear Lost. Illustrated by Jane Hissey. Phi-
lomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21743-6. 32p. 3-6.
Soft-hued nostalgic drawings accompany the story of Little Bear,
who gets lost from the other nursery animals during a game of
hide-and-seek. After a thorough search, and even after painting
a "lost bear" poster, the worried friends find a very full, napping
Little Bear inside the picnic basket. The polite exchanges among
the stuffed friends are reminiscent of A. A. Milne's writings.
6.304 Polacco, Patricia. Babushka's Doll. Illustrated by Patricia Po-
lacco. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN
0-671-68343-8. 28p. 6-10 (est.).
Natasha is a very demanding child. She only wants to play, and
she doesn't like to wait for anything. When her grandmother,
Babushka, goes to the store, she lets Natasha play with her own
childhood doll. When the rambunctious and impatient doll
comes to life, Natasha learns what being mischievous is all about
and, as a result, becomes a "not so naughty little girl." Colorful
pencil, marking pen, and acrylic illustrations help to tell this
Russian tale. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
6.305 Rendal, Justine. The Dancing Cat. Illustrated by Bernhard Ober-
dieck. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN
0-671-72637-4. 28p. 6-10 (est.).
A toy cat believes that she's made to dance. But her dreams are
shattered when her owner adds her to a collection of stuffed
fighting cats. When the cat does not fulfill her owner's needs,
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she is given away to Ben, a gentle boy who names her Tasha
because he too believes that she is a dancer. Adorned in a danc-
ing costume end placed on a stage, Tasha realizes her dream and
becomes the Dancing Cat. Soft-toned colored pencil drawings
illustrate a spirited story.
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6306 Ayres, Becky. Victoria Flies High. Illustrated by Robin Michal
Koontz. Cobblehill Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-65014-8. 32p. 4-*.
When her kite is destroyed, it looks as though there is no way
for Victoria the pig to beat her arch-enemy Arnold in the kite-
flying contest, then Mr. Orsini, the magician, transforms Victo-
ria herself into a kite, and she discovers the value of determina-
tion, courage, and a little magic.
6.307 Brittain, Bill. Wings. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-020649-7.
137p. 9-12 (est).
Ian's back wrenches with agonizing pain as strange, tender pro-
tuberances grow larger at his shoulder blades. Meanwhile, he is
increasingly isolated by family members who desperately seek
conformity and acceptance. As in Susan Green's Self-Portrait with
Wings, the images of sprouting wings are vivid in Bill Brittain's
story. Readers not only can sense the strange awkwardness but
can vicariously experience the spectacular feat of learning to fly.
For Ian, flying is analogous to freeing himself from percoived
limitations, both physical and emotional. A strong friendship
develops with another class outcast.
6.308 Bursik, Rose. Amelia's Fantastic Flight. Illustrated by Rose Bur-
sik. Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-1872-7. 32p. 4-6 (est.).
"Amelia loved airplanes. So she built one.,/ Then "she took it for
a little spin" — around the world. For each country Amelia visits,
an alliterative phrase describes her reactions ("She got a kick out
of Kenya"), while an inset map marks her journey, continent to
continent. Each sharp-lined, detailed painting highlights geo-
graphical features, archeological sites, or natural history scenes.
Then it's back home in time for dinner.
6.309 Carle, Eric. Draw Me a Star. Illustrated by Eric Carle. Philomel
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-1877-7. 32p. 4 and up.
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"Draw me a star. And the artist drew a star." Eric Carle's crea-
tion-like story begins with a young boy at work painting a
five-pointed star. The star, which "was good/7 asks for the sun,
so the artist draws that, too. Rendered in acrylic-splattered lay-
ered tissue, each creation asks for another until the aging artist
has painted trees, people, animals, insects, and flowers. At last,
the moon asks for a star. Having come full circle, the old artist
and his star transcend the night sky
6310 Clement, Claude. The Man Who Lit the Stars. Illustrated by
John Howe. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-14741-9. 32p. 6-10
(est.).
"He was a man with no belongings, no family, no hearth to
welcome him home, a vagabond from nowhere with no destina-
tion." Yet the stranger's mission was worthy. When confronted
by hulking, dice-throwing woodcutters, the vagabond explains,
"I polish the stars." Intrigued, perhaps half-believing, a home-
less ragged child watches the starlighter adjust his long ladder
and begin the climb. From this allegorical tale with its silky,
Rennaisance-era paintings comes fresh perspective on the
streaking comets of a clear night sky.
6.311 Green, Susan. Self-Portrait with Wings. Little, Brown, 1989.
ISBN 0-316-32677-1. 206p. 10-12 (est.).
Jennifer Rosen, almost twelve, loves to ice skate, but her twirls
and leaps and arabesques never quite match those of the natural
athlete Penelope, nor even those of the other girls at the rink. To
skate to adulation, Jennifer imagines she needs the lift of wings.
In a self-portrait she sketches the wings that she needs, and,
miraculously, the wings appear. As in Mail-Order Wings by Bea-
trice Gormley, the wings cause both Jennifer and her friend
Angela some embarrassments, some duplicity, and some grand
adventure.
6.312 Heller, Nicholas. A Troll Story, Illustrated by Nicholas Heller.
Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08971-2. 24p. 3-7 (est.).
Lewis can turn himself into a troll whenever he wants. Of
course, his family would never approve, so he only turns him-
self into a troll late at night. Nicholas Heller's whimsical, light-
hearted story allows readers and listeners to try on another
personality. Flat, bold patterns are achieved with bright water-
color paints and black ink against stark white backgrounds,
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Wiesner (see 6.328). C. 7770 Tub People by Pam Conrad; illustrated by Richard
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of the Supernatural by Patricia C. McKissack; illustrated by Brian Pinkney (see 6.283).
C. The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed; illustrated by Jim LaMarche (see 6.323).
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adding childlike simplicity in art to the appealing humor of the
story.
6313 Kehret, Peg. Sisters, Long Ago. Cobblehill Books, 1990. ISBN
0-525-65021-0. 149p. 10 and up.
Willow Paige nearly drowns on her thirteenth birthday. Her
near-death experience reveals a past life in ancient Egypt as well
as special powers. As she struggles to understand these revela-
tions, she tries to use her powers to help heal her sister, Sarah,
who suffers from leukemia. Although the loving energy that
Willow feels cannot save her sister, she comes to understand the
importance of love, joy, and kindness in her own life.
6314 Rawlins, Donna. Digging to China* Illustrated by Donna Rawl-
ins. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08414-0. 32p. 4-7.
Young Alexis learns a secret from her elderly neighbor Marj,
who has learned the secret from her mother: if you dig deep
enough into the earth, you will find yourself in China. Marj is
sure that China is an exotic place, but feels that she is too old to
go. So Alexis digs the hole alone to bring Marj a birthday sur-
prise. Donna Rawlins illustrates her friendship story with
warmly colored flat drawings bordered like well-framed photo-
graphs. A realistic counterpart is How to Dig a Hole to the Other
Side of the World by Faith McNulty.
6315 Woodruff, Elvira. The Wing Shop. Illustrated by Stephen Gam-
mell. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0825-6. 32p. 6-10 (est).
Matthew's new house doesn't suit him as well as the one back
on Main Street. If only he could fly, he would go back. A pigeon
leads Matthew to Featherman's Wing Shop, where wings of all
sizes, shapes, and colors can be taken for test flights. After some
faulty starts, Matthew glides over his old house to discover
changes. Stephen Gammell's feathery tones and billowy clouds
lend just the right imaginative flair to the flight and comfort to
the realization that home is wherever you live.
Make-Believe Characters
6.316 Barker, Cicely Mary. The Fairy Necklaces. Illustrated by Cicely
Mary Barker. Frederick Warne, 1991. ISBN 0-7232-4000-0. 62p.
All ages.
The delicate touch of Cicely Mary Barker's watercolor illustra-
tions, most often seen in her once-popular "Flower Fairies"
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books, sends readers back to a time when fairies and elves used
their magic to ease the burdens of poor children. In this tale,
young Jenny, a poor country girl, wishes for a necklace for each
day of the year. Much to her surprise, the fairies oblige. Now it's
up to Jenny and her family to use her newfound riches wisely
This small reprint of Barker's 1946 tale has been faithfully and
elegantly produced.
6.317 Brett, Jan. Trouble with Trolls. Illustrated by Jan Brett. G. P.
Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22336-3. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
The trouble with trolls all begins when fearless Treva decides to
visit her cousin across Mount Baldy. With her dog Tuffi, she sets
off, leaving her chalet far below. Meantime, underground, frol-
icking trolls make preparations for a dog of their own, gathering
collar and water bowl and making a basket bed. At each turn in
her path, Treva must rely on her quick wits to meet challenges
from these dognapping trolls. As usual, the details in Jan Brett's
paintings make re-viewing a mandate.
6.318 Conrad, Pam. The Tub People. Illustrated by Richard Egielski.
Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-021341-X. 29p. 2-8.
For all children who have stared with a combination of wonder
and terror at their disappearing bathwater and the swirling
drain, this story may introduce a little comfort. Tub Child, one
of a family of wooden tub toys, is pulled down the drain and
must be rescued by a "big people" plumber. Richard Egielski
manages to impart a static life to the rigid figures and a feeling
of peaceful resolution.
6.319 Dahl, Roald. The Minpins. Illustrated by Patrick Benson. Viking
Penguin, 1991. ISBN 0-670-84168-4. 42p. 3-8.
Bored little Billy disobeys his mother's warnings and ventures
beyond the garden gate to explore the allegorical Forest of Sin.
Chased by a terrible, smoke-blowing, fire-breathing Cruncher,
Billy escapes by climbing a tall tree where he discovers the
Lilliputian-like Minpins. The giant Billy devises a clever plan to
save the Minpins and himself. Published posthumously, the
story reflects Roald Dahl's glee in providing delicious scaries for
the young and exquisite language for reading aloud. The illus-
trations contrast size and power and offer magic in perfect
strokes.
6.320 Hutchins, Pat. Silly Billy! Illustrated by Pat Hutchins. Greenwil-
low Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10818-0. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
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A green monster named Hazel has a typical problem: her little
brother Billy constantly disrupts her toys and games. "SILLY
BILLY! You've spoiled my game!" shouts Hazel each time. Fi-
nally, Hazel decides to sleep in the toy box, which Billy naturally
wants to do, too Familiar subject matter, repetitive text, and
lively watercolor illustrations of lime green monsters in orange
vests and purple dresses make this a book which promises to
join its companions, The Very Worst Monster and Where's My
Baby?, as a favorite for young children.
6.321 Kehret, Peg. Horror at the Haunted House. Cobblehill Books,
1992. ISBN 0-525-65106-3. 132p. 8 and up (est).
Near Halloween, Ellen Streater and her brother Corey act in a
"haunted house" production to support the renovation of the
Clayton mansion. Ellen, always sensitive to the vibrations of
others, is visited by the ghost of Lydia Clayton, former mistress
of the mansion. The ghost wants Ellen's help in protecting her
Wedgwood china collection, but Ellen does not understand why
the china is in need of protection. When Ellen decides to inves-
tigate, she exposes herself both to danger and to a crime.
6.322 Le Guin, Ursula K. Fish Soup. Illustrated by Patrick Wynne.
Atheneum, 1992. ISBN 0-689-31733-6. 32p. 6-9 (est.).
The Thinking Man of Moha and the Writing Woman of Maho are
best friends, although completely different. When one day the
Thinking Man suggests that they need a child to run messages
between them, the result is a magical tale of expectations too
great and too small, as well as a parable on parenting and friend-
ships. Patrick Wynne's detailed pen-and-ink illustrations are
done on creamy paper, inhabited by flying mice and fish and
revealing the eccentricities of opposite characteristics in friends.
6.323 Melmed, Laura Krauss. The Rainbabies. Illustrated by Jim La-
Marche. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-
10756-7. 32p. 6 and up.
The luminous surrealistic illustrations on front and back covers
will draw readers into this magical tale of an old couple who
have everything in life except the one thing that they want
most — a child. Adventures abound after a magic moon shower
delivers twelve tiny moonbabies. With a happy ending and folk-
tale style, this story will be asked for again and again.
6.324 Nones, Eric Jon. Wendell. Illustrated by Eric Jon Nones. Farrar,
Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-38266-2. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
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Wendell is a cat who shares his house with his owners and a
troop of gnomic mischief-makers. Only Wendell can see the tiny
gnomes so he gets blamed for all their deeds — from cracked
plates to missing eyeglasses. Even when he is put outdoors, he
is blamed for all that goes wrong. Fortunately, Wendell is a good
mouser so he redeems himself and sends the gnomes packing.
The fun of being "in" on the invisible trouble-makers and Wen-
dell's innocence will appeal to anyone ever falsely accused. Il-
lustrations depict muted 1950s~style home furnishings and char-
acters spread edge to edge. Only the Muppet-like gnomes and
Wendell are vivid.
6325 Peck, Sylvia. Seal Child. Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker.
Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08682-9. 200p. 8-12.
Molly is fascinated by the seals on Ambrose Island when her
family takes a winter vacation to their Maine cottage. Although
her father is a zoologist, it is Ruby, an elderly, full-time island
resident, who teaches Molly about seals. After Molly has a
deeply moving experience looking into the eyes of an orphaned
seal pup, Ruby introduces her to Meara, a pale, odd girl who
suddenly and mysteriously appears on the island. The story is
inspired by the legends of selkies, seals in human form.
6.326 Steig, William. Shrek! Illustrated by William Steig. Farrar, Straus
and Giroux/Michael di Capua Books, 1990. ISBN 0-374-36877-5.
28p. 5-10.
Unabashedly proving that beauty is indeed in the eye of the
beholder, Shrek the monster, with his fumes, lice, repulsive man-
ners, and occasional nasty temper, pursues his true love, Apple
Streudel, "the most stunningly ugly princess on the surface of
the planet." Sprinkled with rhyme and elevated with William
Steig's lofty language, the tale will appeal more to middle grad-
ers and may even send them scrambling for dictionaries. Water-
color and ink illustrations are reminiscent of Steig's Sylvester and
the Magic Pebble.
6.327 Teague, Mark. Moog-Moog, Space Barber. Illustrated by Mark
Teague. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-43332-6.
32p. 6-9.
Elmo gets the most embarrassing, terrible haircut — it is so bad
that he and his cat, Leon, travel to the wondrous outer-space
barber, Moog-Moog, to have his hair fixed. The next day at
school it is comforting for Elmo to see his friend Buford also
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wearing a baseball hat to cover his haircut (and for the same
reason). Amicable space monsters and exhilarating full-color
illustrations round out the story.
6328 Wiesner, David. June 29, 1999. Illustrated by David Wiesner.
Clarion Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-59762-5. 32p. 6-12 (est).
Holly Ever's science experiment is extraordinary indeed for a
child of her age in 1999. To measure the effect of the ionosphere
on plant growth, Holly uses weather balloons to launch her
seedling cups. Not since Judith Barrett's Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs has such giant food fallen from the sky. But are these
vegetables really Holly's experiment gone awry? The fantasy is
enhanced by the realism of the landing sites, the perspective
shifts, and the incredulity of the observers — both earthbound
and extraterrestrial.
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Art is universal.
The barriers of
language,
time,
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Jan Greenberg and
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Performing Arts
7.1 Fonteyn, Margot, reteller. Swan Lake, Illustrated by Trina Schart
Hyman. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1989. ISBN
0-15-200600-1. 32p. All ages. Fiction.
Margot Fonteyn retells the story of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet
as a fairy tale. Prince Siegfried's love for the swan queen, Odette,
promises to break the spell that keeps her imprisoned as a bird.
But tricked by the wizard, Siegfried pledges his true love to the
disguised Odile, the wizard's daughter, and dooms his true love
through his innocent act of betrayal. Despairing, Siegfried fol-
lows Odette in death. Trina Schart Hyman's acrylic and pastel
paintings, edged with thin ink lines, are alternately romantic,
threatening, and moon-splashed.
7.2 Greaves, Margaret, reteller. The Magic Flute: The Story of
Mozart's Opera. Illustrated by Francesca Crespi. Henry Holt,
1989. ISBN 0-8050-0887-X. 32p. 5-8 (est.). Fiction.
The story of Prince Tamino and his rescue of the beautiful Prin-
cess Pamina is retold with rounded, childlike figures in Oriental
costumes, and set against stage flats or, alternately, against plain
white pages, each bordered and illuminated. The action of
Mozart's last opera follows both Tamino and his magic flute, as
well as the bird catcher, Papageno, with his magic bells. Scenes
are posed to represent their drama, while Papageno's cavorting
provides relief.
73 Haskins, James. Black Dance in America: A History through Its
People- Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04659-6. 232p. 12
and up. Nonfiction.
From jazz dancing to break dancing, many of the dances of
today descended from African dances that have been performed
for hundreds of years. This exploration of the evolution of black
dance in America includes insightful stories of the lives of some
of America's most famous African American dancers, such as
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Michael Jackson. Filled with fas-
cinating black-and-white photographs of African American
dancers at work, this book offers a unique perspective on the
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roots of modern dance. Coretta Scott King Honor Book (Writing),
1991.
7.4 Isadora, Rachel, adapter. Swan Lake. Illustrated by Rachel Isa-
dora. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21730-4. 32p. 6-12
(est.). Fiction.
Rachel Isadora's adaptation of the transformation tale that is
portrayed in Tchaikovsky's classical ballet about the prince who
falls in love with the swan queen sets light-bathed ballerinas
against watercolor-washed backdrops. Impressionistic scenes
vary from murky, swirling night skies to airy onion-dome
scenes. The illustrations beg for the music. Children may also
enjoy comparing Isadora's dancers with those created by Chris
Van Allsburg for Mark Helprin's version of Swan Lake or with
Trina Schart Hyman's illustrations for Margot Fonteyn's version.
7.5 Price, Leontyne, reteller. Aida. Illustrated by Leo and Diane
Dillon. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich /Gulliver Books, 1990. ISBN
0-15-200405-X. 32p. 8 and up (est.). Fiction.
When her homeland is invaded, Princess Aida of Ethiopia is
captured and enslaved to the Egyptian Princess Amneris. When
Aida falls in love with Radames, a captain in Egypt's great army,
she must choose between her love for country and her Egyptian
captain. In this retelling by soprano Leontyne Price, Verdi's
tragic opera is brought to life with rich prose and magnificent
artwork. The Dillons' exquisite marbleized paintings, enriched
with Egyptian architecture and gold-sculptured borders, help to
dramatize the conflicts of courage and honor. ALA Notable Chil-
dren's Books, 1991; Coretta Scott King Award (Illustration), 1991.
7.6 San Souci, Robert, reteller. The Firebird. Illustrated by Kris
Waldherr. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-
0800-9. 32p. 4-8. Fiction.
Robert San Souci retells the tale of Prince Ivan's love for the
beautiful Princess Elena and his efforts to save her from her
captor, an evil wizard. Using a magical talisman — a feather from
a grateful Firebird whom Prince Ivan has set free — the prince
and princess undertake a series of trials to bring about the wiz-
ard's demise. Oil paintings, applied over golden acrylic, offer
stylized medieval landscapes and castle scenes in this adapta-
tion of Stravinsky's ballet.
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7.7 Verdy, Violette. Of Swans, Sugarplums and Satin Slippers: Bal-
let Stories for Children. Illustrated by Marcia Brown. Scholastic
Hardcover Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-43484-5. 80p. 7-11. Fiction.
Violette Verdy a principal ballerina for the New York City Ballet
between 1958 and 1976, tells the stories of six ballets, The Firebird,
Coppelia, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty.
Each story begins with background information on the ballet,
including Verdy's response to her own role in the ballet. Some of
Marcia Brown's full-page paintings of the sets are painted in a
folk-art style, bright and flat; however, the Wilis of Giselle and
the Sugar Plum Fairy are diaphanous images.
7.8 Werner, Vivian, reteller. Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet.
Illustrated by John Collier. Viking Penguin /Bry on Preiss Books,
1992. ISBN 0-670-83607-9. 32p. 8 and up (est.). Fiction.
Vivian Werner gently tells the story of Stravinsky's ballet about
Petrouchka, the clown-puppet with a heart, who yearns for his
freedom from the Old Magician so that he can both dance freely
and love the beautiful Ballerina. Like Tomi dePaola's Clown of
God, Petrouchka is transformed in the final tragic scene, freed at
last to dance and to catch snowflakes on his tongue. John Col-
lier's pastel and gouache illustrations forebode tragedy, even
when the text describes festivity and color.
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7.9 Cummings, Pat, compiler and editor. Talking with Artists: Con-
versations with Victoria Chess, Pat Cummings, Leo and Diane
Dillon, Richard Egielski, Lois Ehlert, Lisa Campbell Ernst,
Tom Feelings, Steven Kellogg, Jerry Pinkney, Amy Schwartz,
Lane Smith, Chris Van Allsburg, and David Wiesner. Bradbury
Press, 1992. ISBN 0-02-724245-5. 96p. 9 and up. Nonfiction.
Preceding "conversations'' with fourteen prominent, contempo-
rary American illustrators of books for children is a page ad-
dressed "Dear Reader/' intended to enlighten and inspire bud-
ding artists. Each artist profile features the artist's signature,
photographs of the artist as child and adult, an autobiographical
sketch, answers to eight standard questions frequently asked by
children, and full-color reproductions of sample artwork. Con-
cluding is a glossary and a booklist composed of the artists' five
favorite books that they have illustrated. Boston Globe-Horn Book
Nonfiction Award, 1992.
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7.10 Day, David. Aska's Animals* Illustrated by Warabe Aska. Dou-
bleday Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-385-25315-X. 32p.
All ages. Nonfiction.
Imagining the beginnings of animals from around the world —
kangaroo, polar bear, musk ox, camel — Canadian artist Warabe
Aska created fourteen oil paintings as intriguing to adult as to
child. Each is large, brilliantly colored, and unique for its realis-
tic depiction of groups of animals which, through subtle grada-
tions, come to blend seamlessly into the landscape. For example,
lifelike deer that were once "tree spirits" bound in a marshy
foreground, and appear as a forest of antlers in the background.
David Day's interpretive poems keep readers in the spell.
7.11 Garza, Carmen Lomas, as told to Harriet Rohmer (translated by
Rosalma Zubizarreta). Family Pictures/Cuadros de familia. Il-
lustrated by Carmen Lomas Garza. Children's Book Press, 1990.
ISBN 0-89239-050-6. 32p. 4-8 (est.). Nonfiction.
Carmen Lomas Garza is a folk artist who painted more than a
dozen pictures of her memories of growing up in a Texas border
town. She was then interviewed to create the text which appears
first in English, then in Spanish. Oils, acrylics, gouache, and
paper cutouts are her media for depicting a trip to the fair,
harvesting oranges, hitting a pinata at a birthday party, making
tamales, and other important scenes of childhood. ALA Notable
Children's Books, 1990.
7.12 Greenberg, Jan, and Sandra Jordan. The Painter's Eye: Learning
to Look at Contemporary American Art. Delacorte Press, 1991.
ISBN 0-385-30319-X. 96p. 10 and up. Nonfiction.
"The Painter's Eye provides the necessary tools for young readers
to begin a lifetime appreciation of paintings and the work that
painters do— as well as the magic they create." It fully achieves
those objectives through conversations with the artists them-
selves, reproductions of postwar American paintings, photo-
graphs of the artists at work, interviews and quotes, an art
glossary, museum lists, a bibliography, an index, and a readable,
informative text.
7.13 Lattimore, Deborah Nourse. The Sailor Who Captured the Sea:
A Story of the Book of Kells. Illustrated by Deborah Nourse
Lattimore. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-023711-2. 30p. 7-10.
Fiction.
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Three Irish brothers find out, in turn, that circumstances call
forth their hidden creativity. In the end, their creative struggle
saves their monastery home. This fictive account of the making
of the magnificent Book of Kells personalizes distant historical
achievements; its theme concerns the individual's struggle to
find fulfilling work. The compelling watercolor illustrations are
lightly washed to simulate the look of ancient parchment, and
each page is bordered with intricate designs reminiscent of
manuscripts sumptuously illustrated by monks of old. Notable
1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
7.14 Micklethwait, Lucy I Spy: An Alphabet in Art. Greenwillow
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-116779-5. 64p. All ages. Nonfiction.
In this alphabet "I Spy" game, Lucy Micklethwait presents
twenty-six well-known paintings and invites their close inspec-
tion. On one page, simple text announces: "I spy / with my little
eye / something beginning with [a letter name]"; on the facing
page is a beautifully reproduced print. Finding a "B" object is as
simple as finding the ball in Henri Rousseau's Football Players.
Among the other artists whose works are represented are Ver-
meer, Miro, Renoir, Chagall, Seurat, Matisse, Goya, Steen,
Boticelli, and Picasso.
7.15 National Gallery of Canada and Anne Newlands. Meet Edgar
Degas. J. B. Lippincott, 1989. ISBN 0-397-32369-7. 30p. 6 and up
(est.). Nonfiction.
Letters, notebooks, and other archival records make possible a
first-person narrative in which Edgar Degas leads readers on a
tour through a gallery of his paintings, stopping before each to
describe what it represents, his reasons for choosing the subject,
and the technique that he has employed. Beautifully reproduced
on quality paper, the paintings make a delightful introduction to
Degas. Throughout the book the artist's times, attitudes, abili-
ties, and interests are revealed.
7.16 Peppin, Anthea. Nature in Art. People in Art. Places in Art.
Williams, Helen. Stories in Art. Millbrook Press, 1991-92. 48p.
7-12. Nonfiction.
Four companion volumes on people, places, nature, and stories
in the visual arts reach over time and place to spell out how
primitive and studied techniques combine with creativity to
capture the magic of art. Not only does the large-format, full-
color, profusely illustrated design of the Millbrook Arts Library
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introduce artists throughout history, but the specific questions
and instructions help readers to think about art and to become
involved in artistic experiences.
7.17 Roalf, Peggy. Families: Looking at Paintings. Horses: Looking
at Paintings. Landscapes: Looking at Paintings. Seascapes:
Looking at Paintings. Hyperion Books for Children, 1992. 48p.
8-12. Nonfiction.
Created to "inspire young readers to observe their world and to
use their imaginations to see like a painter/' these four paper-
bound volumes in the Jacques Lowe Visual Arts Projects series,
complete with glossary and index, demonstrate that great artists
have viewed the same subject in varied ways. Double-page
spreads feature an individual painting, with a color photograph
on the right and text discussing period, artist, and artistic tech-
nique on the left.
7.18 Willard, Nancy. Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch. Illustrated
by the Dillons. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. ISBN 0-15-
262210-1. 32p. All ages (est.). Fiction.
In elegant, whimsical, and accessible verse, Nancy Willard tells
of a housekeeper working for the famous Flemish painter Hi-
eronymus Bosch. But the bizarre creatures of Bosch's paint-
ings— including pickle-winged fish, three-legged thistles, and
human drainpipes — give her no rest. Magnificent illustrations
by Leo, Diane, and Lee Dillon include full-color paintings and
monochrome line drawings in imitative homage to the classical
painter. Readers of Willard's other books — such as A Visit to
William Blake's Inn — as well as new readers will be thrilled with
this masterpiece.
7.19 Yenawine, Philip. Color. Lines. Shapes. Stories. Museum of
Modern Art and Delacorte Press, 1991. 22p. 4-8. Nonfiction.
The Art Books for Children series presents basic artistic concepts
and vocabulary to young children through the use of full-color
reproductions of works from the collections of the Museum of
Modern Art in New York. Questions on each page invite readers
to look closely at works of art. Each book ends with a two-page
synopsis of the art presented, including the artist, the title, the
media used, and a brief description.
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The man without a past is fiction; even willful ignorance cannot erase
our history. Only in eternal night will man be shadowless, and the
past not follow the present into the future Knowledge of the
past — of history— gives perspective to our world.
Erik Christian Haugaard, The Rider and His Horse
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Prehistoric Times
8.1 Nolan, Dennis. Wolf Child. Illustrated by Dennis Nolan.
Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-768141-6. 40p. 7-10 (est.).
Nine-year-old Teo lived 18,000 years ago when humans first
used animals for companions. Though ill and weak, the boy
experiences love through the friendship of an orphaned wolf
cub and pride through his talent, learned as an apprentice, of
crafting stone tools. Photorealistic watercolor paintings are re-
markable in their detail and feeling. Notable 1989 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Medieval Times
8.2 Dana, Barbara. Young Joan. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021423-6. 371p. 10-13 (est.).
Born in France during the Hundred Years' War, young Joan of
Arc lives a simple life, surrounded by her loving family But she
soon discovers that her future involves the fulfillment of an old
prophecy that tells of a young maiden who saves France.
Guided by the voices of saints and strengthened by her faith in
God, Joan faces danger and eventual death in her struggle to
save her country in its battle with England. This fascinating
novel describes how a French heroine grows to understand and
fulfill her destiny.
Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries
8.3 Conrad, Pam. Pedro's Journal: A Voyage with Christopher Co-
lumbus, August 3, 1492-February 14, 1493. Illustrated by Peter
Koeppen. Boyds Mills Press/Caroline House, 1991. ISBN 1-
878093-17-7. 84p. 7-10 (est.).
Pedro de Salcedo was a cabin boy on the Santa Maria, not be-
cause he liked the sea or because he had nautical skills, but
because he could read and write. At the captain's behest, Pedro
kept a journal with dated entries which included not only de-
scriptions of the events during Columbus's first trans- Atlantic
voyage but also sketches of the sights. Pam Conrad's storytelling
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and Peter Koeppen's black-and-white line drawings are based
on the best guesses of historians about events and sights on the
journey.
8.4 Dorris, Michael. Morning Girl. Hyperion Books for Children,
1992. ISBN 1-56282-285-3. 74p. 8 and up.
In alternating chapters and from differing perspectives, twelve-
year-old Morning Girl, who loves the day, and her younger
brother, Star Boy, who loves the night, share imagery-filled inci-
dents from everyday Taino life. The year is 1492. Crises like a
tropical storm and their mother's miscarriage are surmounted.
All is well on their Caribbean island until the closing pages
when Morning Girl goes for a swim and encounters a canoeful
of 'Visitors/' The book ends with a disturbing passage from
Columbus's diary. Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, 1993,
8.5 Foreman, Michael, and Richard Seaver. The Boy Who Sailed
with Columbus. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. Little,
Brown/Arcade, 1992 . ISBN 1-55970-178-1. 71p. 8-13 (est).
The log of Christopher Columbus documents the wreck of one
of his ships on Christmas Day, 1492, when a ship's boy, left in
charge, fell asleep. In this fictionalized picture book in impres-
sionistic watercolor, the full story of Leif, the ship's boy, is spun
out — from his signing on through the historic voyage to the days
and years after the voyage. Left behind by Columbus, Leif is
captured by a native tribe and apprenticed to the tribal medicine
man. Years later, fully acculturated and a grandfather, he once
again sees European sailors, and in a telling gesture, he packs up
his family and moves westward.
8.6 Locker, Thomas. The Land of Gray Wolf. Illustrated by Thomas
Locker. Dial Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0937-4. 32p. All ages.
Thomas Locker illustrates this account of contact between Euro-
peans and Eastern Native Americans with oil paintings in a
semi-primitive, sweeping style that evokes the luminous, open
spaces of unsettled North America. Running Deer, an Indian
boy, is approaching adulthood at a time when his tribe's very
existence is threatened by the coming of the whites. In a straight-
forward style, the narrative presents the various problems that
tribal Americans faced and leaves the reader with a mixed hope
for a return to this natural way of life. Notable 1991 Children's
Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
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8.7 Smith, Barry. The First Voyage of Christopher Columbus, 1492.
Illustrated by Barry Smith. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-
84051-3. 30p. 4-8 (est.).
A young sailor in need of a job signs on, unknowingly, with
Christopher Columbus. Simple text tells the sailor's version of
the voyage and safe return. In addition, map details on each
page allow readers to locate the ships' positions en route, while
a fold-out map at the back of the book tracks the entire voyage.
Bordered watercolors give a sense of the action and attitudes,
including strident gray waves and both Columbus and his sailor
with upside-down smiles.
8.8 Stolz, Mary. Bartholomew Fair. Greenwillow Books/Beech Tree
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-11501-2. 160p. 11 and up (est).
Mary Stolz takes readers along to the "clamor and clatter and
color and confusion" of London's Bartholomew Fair in 1597.
Action follows six characters' ventures to the fair — two school-
boys of opposite social standing, a maligned apprentice, a
wealthy cloth merchant, a vegetable washer from the queen's
kitchens, and Queen Elizabeth herself. Each brings expectations,
all come together in logical ways, and each leaves with some
satisfaction. Stolz's text is beautifully crafted yet challenging,
with terms and speech reflective of the historical period.
8.9 Ventura, Piero. 1492: The Year of the New World. Illustrated by
Piero Ventura. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22332-0.
93p. All ages.
Piero Ventura provides "an imaginary journey through the
Europe of 1492" and a chance to sail with Columbus himself.
The time-frame is given social perspective by an imaginary citi-
zen of each old-world country, while detailed sketches and maps
help to interpret the history and geography of the regions. Read-
ers are also introduced to the civilizations of the New World —
the Tainos, Aztecs, Maya, Incas, and Buffalo Hunters. Succinct
concluding sections address "Europe After Columbus" and the
effect of the voyages on Native Americans.
8.10 Yolen, Jane. Encounter. Illustrated by David Shannon. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-225962-7. 32p. 6-12.
A threatening dream of three great-winged birds with voices like
thunder disturbs the sleep of a child of the Taino tribe on the
island of San Salvador. From his wary perspective, the boy tells
in cadence-like speech of the arrival of "three great sailing ca-
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noes" of Christopher Cohimbus: "We did not know them as
human beings, for they hid their bodies in colors, like parrots."
Despite the child's warnings, the tribe offers welcome, feasts,
and gifts, and in return receives beads, bells, and extinction.
Acrylic paintings, jungle-lush and eloquent, are based on writ-
ten descriptions.
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8.11 Cooney, Barbara. Island Boy. Illustrated by Barbara Cooney.
Viking Kestrel, 1988. ISBN 0-670-81749-X. 32p. 4^8 (est.).
Matthais's pa built the first house on Tibbets Island, and for the
rest of his long life, Matthais would find himself coming back to
that island again and again. This charming tale of a child's
growth into a father (and a grandfather) is enhanced by colorful
paintings in the tradition of old-world artists, paintings that
reflect a time when life in New England was dedicated to family,
community, and the land. Spanning Matthais's entire life, this
book recalls a forgotten way of life. Boston Globe-Horn Book
Honor Book, 1989.
8.12 Fleischman, Paul. Saturnalia. HarperKeypoint/Charlotte Zolo-
tow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-021913-0. 112p. 10-12 (est.).
In 1681, the working populace of Boston is composed of masters
and servants, journeymen and apprentices, shopkeepers and
tithingmen. Paul Fleischman weaves their lives together
through the story of William, a fourteen-year-old Narragansett
Indian who has been apprenticed for six years to kindly Mr.
Currie, the printer, after his tribe was slaughtered by the Eng-
lish. Although he has come to accept his new family, William
does not repress his longing for the old. Each night, he slips
through Boston's streets, playing his bone flute, desperately
searching for his twin brother and his past. Boston Globe-Horn
Book Honor Book, 1990.
8.13 Harness, Cheryl. Three Young Pilgrims. Illustrated by Cheryl
Harness. Bradbury Press, 1992. ISBN 0-02-74643-2. 32p. 5-10.
Cheryl Harness tells the fictionalized tale of the Allerton family
and their children, Mary, Remember, and Bartholomew, whose
travels and travails were representative of other Mayflower Pil-
grims who sailed for a new land. Although an author's note
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denies that the book is intended as a scholarly work, the water-
color, gouache, and pencil illustrations inform through labeled
maps, cutaways, time-lines, and both panoramic and detailed
views of the family's struggles, leading to the first Thanksgiving.
8.14 Hudson, Jan. Dawn Rider. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-
22178-6. 170p. 10 and up.
In syntax echoing the spirit of the Blackfoot, Jan Hudson tells the
story of sixteen-year-old Kit Fox, who questions the values and
traditions of her tribe, but who must nevertheless adhere to
them. Women are not to hunt, yet Kit yearns to develop those
skills. Only men may ride horses, yet Kit, with the help of her
cousin Found Arrow, tames a wild stallion. These new abilities
are tested when Kit must save her Blackfoot tribe from a raid by
their traditional enemy, the Snakes.
8.15 Keehn, Sally M. I Am Regina. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-
21797-5. 240p. 10 and up.
Regina, a ten-year-old Pennsylvania girl, is kidnapped by Na-
tive Americans in 1755 and is forced to live as a member of their
tribe. Based on a true story, the novel realistically portrays both
the cruelty and compassion that Regina experiences during her
nine years of captivity. When the French and Indian War ceases
and Regina is ultimately reunited with her mother, this mature,
indomitable young woman empathizes with the victims of both
sides of the war.
8.16 Luhrmann, Winifred Bruce. Only Brave Tomorrows. Houghton
Mifflin, 1989. ISBN 0-395-47983-5. 190p. 10 and up.
Leaving her comfortable life in England behind, Faith Ralston
comes to Massachusetts with her father to make a new home in
the colonies. When she is left alone after surviving an Indian
massacre, Faith's struggles lead to a discovery of her own
strengths and her future. Set during King Philip's War in the late
1600s, this poignant story chronicles a young girl's efforts to find
and establish her own place in the world.
8.17 Rinaldi, Ann. A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem
Witch Trials. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-15-200353-3. 256p. 10 and up.
Told in flashback, Ann Rinaldi's historically accurate novel re-
counts the hysteria and terror surrounding the Salem witch tri-
als of 1692. Fourteen-year-old Susanna English learns that ring-
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leader Ann Putnam is faking her "bewitched" state. But if
Susanna reveals Putnam's dissembling, she fears that her own
family will assuredly be accused of witchcraft and condemned
to death. Ultimately, the young teen's honesty and courage are
rewarded.
8.18 Turner, Ann. Katie's Trunk- Illustrated by Ron Himler. Macmil-
lan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-789512-2. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Katie's Trunk is based on a true incident in the life of one of the
author's ancestors at the beginning of the American Revolution.
Young Katie and her Tory family flee to the woods when a group
of colonists threatens their home. At the last minute, though,
Katie boldly returns to protect their property. Realizing the futil-
ity of her resistance, she climbs into a trunk filled with clothing,
and there discovers that goodness exists even in conflict. Water-
color paintings set graceful period scenes.
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8-19 Garfield, Leon. Young Nick and Jubilee, Illustrated by Ted Le-
win. Delacorte Press, 1989. ISBN 0-385-29777-7. 135p. 10 and up
(est.).
Leon Garfield, award-winning British author of juvenile histori-
cal fiction, once again sets his tale in eighteenth-century London.
Ten-year-old Nick and his younger sister, orphaned and desti-
tute, hope to attend the city's charity school. Needing a "father"
to sponsor them, they persuade Mr. Owen, bachelor and pick-
pocket extraordinaire, to perform the role. Thus begin the trio's
adventures as a family. Ted Lewin's black-and-white illustra-
tions provide readers with additional information about English
life in the 1700s.
8.20 O'Dell, Scott. My Name Is Not Angelica. Dell/Yearling Books,
1990. ISBN 0-440-40379-0. 130p. 8-12.
In Scott O'Dell's tragic last novel, sixteen-year-old Raisha and
her betrothed, Konje, an African tribal chief, are captured and
sold into slavery by members of a neighboring village. Descrip-
tive, fast-paced prose follows their arduous voyage on a stifling
slave ship to the West Indies of 1733. On St. Johns, Konje escapes,
becoming the leader of a band of runaway slaves who commu-
nicate with talking drums to plan revolt. Beautiful Raisha, called
Angelica by her planter-owner, knows her fate still lies with
Konje.
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8.21 Avi. The Man Who Was Poe. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-
08433-7. 208p. 11 and up.
When Edmund and his sister are seemingly abandoned in a
strange hotel room in nineteenth-century Rhode Island, Ed-
mund must finally disobey his aunt and leave to get food. But
he returns to find that his sister has disappeared! This ghostly
tale relates Edmund's search to unravel the mystery of his fam-
ily's disappearance, aided by the reluctantly helpful Auguste
EHipin (a.k.a. Edgar Allan Poe). Since fragments of the real Poe's
personality and tragic life are interwoven into the plot, the book
would enhance a literature unit on mysteries.
8.22 Beatty, Patricia. Sarah and Me and the Lady from the Sea.
Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08045-6. 182p. 9-12
(est).
The Flood of 1894 bankrupts twelve-year-old Marcella Abbott's
family. They are forced to sell their Portland, Oregon, home and
to live year-round in their summer home on the coast of Wash-
ington. Their pampered and privileged world is gone, and
Marcy has trouble adjusting to a new lifestyle. Through a shared
loss and a mysterious woman, Marcy becomes friends with
Sarah Kimball, whom Patricia Beatty's readers first met in The
Nickel-Plated Beauty. Marcy and Sarah share presents, confi-
dences, and the discovery of the identity of the lady from the
sea — a shipwrecked Russian. Beatty offers another lively charac-
terization in this suspenseful tale.
8.23 Beatty, Patricia. Who Comes with Cannons? Morrow Junior
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11028-2. 186p. 10 and up (est.).
Orphaned Tabitha Ruth (Truth) moves from Indiana to live with
her Quaker relatives in North Carolina. At the dawn of the Civil
War, Truth becomes part of her aunt and uncle's Underground
Railroad station, sending slaves northward. Shy and uncertain
of her place within her new family, Truth gains courage as story
events unfold. Threats to her pacifist family from slaveholders
and from the encroaching battlefront require courage. She must
even petition Mrs. Lincoln to gain her cousin's freedom from a
Yankee prison.
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A. Three Young Pilgrims by Cheryl Harness (see 8.13). B. Katie's Trunk by Ann
Turner; illustrated by Ron Himler (see 8.1 8). C. Grasshopper Summerby Ann Turner
(see 8.43). D. Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCuily (see 8.52).
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8.24 Beatty, Patricia, and Phillip Robbins. Eben Tyne, Powder-
monkey. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08884-8. 227p.
9-13 (est.).
Eben Tyne, almost fourteen, is separated from family and friends
when he is selected to be a powdermonkey (the boy who scur-
ries to the ship's hold and back to refill the powder supply for
the cannons) on the crew of the Merrimack, renamed the Virginia
by the Confederates during the Civil War. Through the ship's
preparation and then a furious, smoking, clanging battle, Eben
learns about loyalty and strength of purpose. The historical
novel is so rampant with detail that diagrams and maps will be
a necessary supplement.
8.25 Conrad, Pam. My Daniel. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-
021314-0. 137p. 10 and up.
Julia Creath Summerwaite sits at last in the natural history mu-
seum looking at the dinosaur bones that her brother found long
ago when they were children. The story that she begins to tell
her grandchildren is of the harshness of her Nebraska child-
hood, and how young Daniel Creath discovered the bones in the
river and lost his life trying to protect his find from dinosaur
grave robbers. The plot moves between the present day and the
memories of her brother's sacrifice. Notable 1989 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
8.26 Fleischman, Sid. Jim Ugly. Illustrated by Jos. A. Smith. Green-
willow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10886-5. 144p. 8 and up.
Jim Ugly is a very loyal but very ornery dog who is part mongrel
and part wolf. He belongs to an actor in the days of the Califor-
nia gold rush, and the owner's possession of forty pounds of
diamonds gets him "buried." But is he really dead? His son,
twelve-year-old Jake, and an irascible bounty hunter think not.
Their race to find him, with Jim Ugly's sense of smell as Jake's
only guide, takes the pair on a journey from Nevada to Califor-
nia and introduces a troupe of characters that enlivens the route.
8.27 Harvey, Brett. My Prairie Christmas. Illustrated by Deborah
Kogan Ray Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0827-2. 29p. 5S.
This is the Plaisted family's first Christmas season on the prairie,
away from their beloved Maine. When Christmas day arrives,
Papa, caught in a blizzard, still has not returned home. But
Mama, in true pioneer fashion, helps the children keep their
hopes and Christmas spirit alive. Papa finally arrives, bearing a
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"goodie-filled" barrel from Maine. Earth-tone sketches capture
the times and spirit of frontier America and help to set the tone
of a heartwarming story of family and the true meaning of
Christmas. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
8.28 Holland, Isabelle. The Journey Home. Scholastic Hardcover
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-43110-2. 192p. £-12.
When their mother dies, sisters Maggie and Annie are sent west
on the orphan train to be adopted by a pioneer family. Taken in
by the Russells, the two girls struggle to make a new life, over-
coming religious prejudice, illiteracy, and the fear of losing one
another. Set in the late 1800s, this story of two Irish Catholic
sisters' journey to find a new home captures the spirit of new
beginnings.
8.29 Hoobler, Dorothy, Thomas Hoobler, and Carey-Greenberg Asso-
ciates. A Promise at the Alamo: The Story of a Texas Girl.
Illustrated by Jennifer Hewitson. Silver Burdett Press, 1992.
ISBN 0-382-24147-9. 64p. 9-12.
As Santa Anna's troops gather outside the walls of the Alamo,
Maria and her family prepare to defend the newly forming
Republic of Texas. Set in 1836, this story of a girl's courage and
determination to keep a promise brings to life the heroic battle
of the Alamo, This book both recounts an important event and
celebrates the Hispanic culture.
8.30 Hooks, William H. The Ballad of Belle Dorcas. Illustrated by
Brian Pinkney. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-394-
84645-1. 32p. 6-10 (est).
In this conjure tale from North Carolina, the beautiful Belle
Dorcas gives up her freedom to marry her true love, the slave
Joshua. When the master forces them to be apart, Belle seeks a
powerful spell from Granny Lizard, the conjurer. Brian Pink-
ney's colorful, etching-like illustrations highlight this haunting
love story.
8.31 Karr, Kathleen. It Ain't Always Easy. Farrar, Straus and Giroux,
1990. ISBN 0-374-33645-8. 229p. 10 and up (est.).
Plucky orphans, eleven-year-old Jack and eight-year-old Mandy,
travel from New York City to the Pennsylvania countryside in
1882, looking for love and a family. Eventually they find both,
with help from Miss Blackman of the Children's Aid Society and
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a burly Nebraska rancher named Redbeard. With crisp dialogue
and effective characterization, Kathleen Karr has produced an
engrossing story of survival in a society which neglects and even
abuses its homeless children, reminiscent of (but superior to) the
"rags-to-respectability" novels of Horatio Alger, Jr.
832 Kimmel, Eric A. Four Dollars and Fifty Cents. Illustrated by
Glen Rounds. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0817-5. 32p.
6-10 (est).
Here's a tale for reading aloud both for its cowboy lingo and its
surprise ending. Although "it's a terrible thing to call a cowboy
a deadbeat, ... in Shorty Long's case it was true." Shorty owed
Widow Macrae a walloping four dollars and fifty cents, and she
was determined to collect — even if she had to "lay him out
flatter 'n the bottom of a skillet." To escape his creditor, Shorty,
fakes his death, and the widow kindly offers to bury him. Line-
and-crayon drawings are trail dust-spewing images of an un-
kempt West.
833 Levin, Betty. Brother Moose. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN
0-688-09266-7. 210p. 10 and up (est.).
Nell and Louisa, two orphan girls being delivered to separate
families in Canada in the late 1800s, have their plans disrupted.
First Nell's prospective family suddenly leaves for Maine with-
out her. Then Nell rescues Louisa from the abusive home in
which she's been placed. Together they head for Maine to find
Nell's new family. With Indian Joe and his grandson, the girls
encounter blizzards, illness, a train wreck, and a friendly moose
before reaching their new home.
8.34 Lyon, George Ella. Cecil's Story. Illustrated by Peter
Catalanotto. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08512-0. 32p. 4-8
(est.).
With great poignancy, a child's concerns and imaginings merge
during the Civil War: "If your papa went off to war, / he might
get hurt / and your mama might go to fetch him." As he stays
with the neighbors, waiting, helping, hiding tears, time passes,
beautifully illustrated across one spread by the development
and hatching of a chick. The scene shifts to the campfires at the
front and the child's imagining what life would be like "if . . .
papa should not come home." Muted colors allow the merger of
fears and hopes.
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835 Lyons, Mary E. Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet
Jacobs. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-684-19446-5. 146p.
10-13.
In a fictionalized account told entirely through letters "written"
by Harriet Jacobs (1813-97), an African American child born into
slavery, Mary Lyons portrays a life of courage, hope, and great
injustice. As a twelve-year-old, Harriet writes to her dead Mama,
describing her loneliness, expressing her grief, and confessing
the sexual harassment that she is experiencing. As an adult, she
chooses the life of a runaway, spending seven years in an attic
crawlspace, separated from her two children. Although the con-
tent of the book is heartrending, Harriet's saucy spirit shines
through.
836 Meyer, Carolyn. Where the Broken Heart Still Beats: The Story
of Cynthia Ann Parker Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-15-200639-7. 192p. 8-12.
When Cynthia Ann Parker (18277-1864) was "rescued" from her
Comanche captors, the Texas legislature voted her a state hero.
But "Sinty Ann" yearned to return to her Comanche husband
and two sons, and she struggled throughout her captivity by her
pioneer relatives to pass her Indian ways on to her young
daughter. In finely wrought chapters that alternately tell the
story from the points of view of Cynthia Ann and her cousin
Lucy, the cultural conflict between Native Americans and pio-
neers is honestly and evenly discussed.
837 Myers, Walter Dean. The Righteous Revenge of Artemis Bon-
ner. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020846-5. 140p. 10 and up.
With rolling good humor masquerading in the cadences of for-
mal speech, Artemis Bonner, a fifteen-year-old African American
boy, writes his journal of planned revenge against Catfish
Grimes: Catfish, it seems, shot dead Artemis's uncle, Ugly Ned,
in the streets of Tombstone. As Catfish and his unladylike com-
panion, Miss Lucy Featherdip, move from site to site in search
of Uncle Ugly's stowed fortune, Artemis must skirmish repeat-
edly with his nemesis, dealing with such woes as cactus needles,
ant beds, and hungry bears — "all for that treasure."
838 Paterson, Katherine. Lyddie. Lodestar Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-
67338-5. 182p. 9 and up (est.).
Set in New England in the mid 1840s, this novel depicts the life
of Lyddie Worthen, a destitute Vermont farm girl who must
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leave her home and support herself as a factory worker in Low-
ell, Massachusetts. In the mill, she endures illness from exhaus-
tion, unsanitary conditions, low pay, sexual advances from her
manager, and isolation from her family. Like other young female
protagonists in Katherine Paterson's award-winning novels,
Lyddie not only survives but actually improves her lot in life
through her resourcefulness, industry, and indomitable courage.
Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies;
ALA Notable Children's Books, 1992.
8.39 Reeder, Carolyn. Shades of Gray. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-
775810-9. 152p. 10-12 (est).
Orphaned by the Civil War and its aftermath, twelve-year-old
Will Page is forced to live with his uncle's family. Because Uncle
Jed refused to fight the Yankees, Will considers him a traitor. But
as Will works alongside his uncle on the farm, he learns to
appreciate both the older man's strengths and the many faces of
loss. Topics, themes, and style of this book easily blend into an
intermediate curriculum. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1990;
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, 1990; Virginia Library
Association Children's Book Award.
8.40 Rounds, Glen. Cowboys. Illustrated by Glen Rounds. Holiday
House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0867-1. 32p. 3-7 (est).
When a rancher hires a cowboy to ride the range, the work day
is long and hard. Glen Rounds's brief text and scratchy illustra-
tions take the cowboy from sunup to sundown in a kind of
"bunkhouse to bunkhouse" saga that demonstrates saddling
and breaking a horse, looking for strays, rescuing steers, meet-
ing snakes and storms head on, and even conquering a stam-
pede. Line and color work together for lanky, scruffy cowboy
images.
8.41 Sanders, Scott Russell. Aurora Means Dawn. Illustrated by Jill
Kastner. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-778270-0. 30p. 6-9.
This picture-book account of early pioneer life in Ohio is based
on fact, but it is embellished to help young readers imagine the
difficult lives of American settlers. In this story, the Sheldons
travel from Connecticut to Ohio in 1800 to join the settlement of
Aurora, only to realize that they are the first settlers in the
community. Watercolor paintings are accurately detailed, giving
life to the print and suggesting strongly the beauty of this chal-
lenging new land. A short afterword explains the factual basis in
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this story of a real Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and their seven chil-
dren. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
SA2 Sanders, Scott Russell. Warm as Wool* Illustrated by Helen
Cogancherry. Bradbury Press, 1992. ISBN 0-02-778139-9. 32p.
6-10 (est.).
In an author's note, Scott Russell Sanders writes that "Children
enter the past . . . not through names and dates, but through the
feelings of those who lived in the past." Drawing from a nine-
teenth-century record book, he re-creates the story of the Ward
family, focusing particularly on Betsy Ward, the first pioneer to
own sheep in Randolph Township, Ohio. Because of her chil-
dren's desperate need for warm wool clothes, Betsy purchased
the sheep in 1805 with saved coins. Watercolor and pencil illus-
trations inform readers of time and place and convey the Wards'
determination.
8.43 Turner, Ann. Grasshopper Summer* Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-
02-789511-4. 166p. 9-12 (est.).
Eleven-year-old Sam White and his family move from bucolic
Kentucky to the raw southern Dakota Territory of 1874. The
journey itself is challenging, and the land that they settle is vast
and harsh. Coupled with the external tension of the landscape is
Sam's struggle to adjust, as compared with his younger brother
Billy's natural optimism. After their sod house is built, crops are
planted, only to be destroyed by a terrifying grasshopper
plague. Determined to persevere, the family remains on the
land. Ann Turner's dialogue-filled saga of a pioneer family that
triumphs would make for a good read-aloud. Notable 1989 CM-
dren's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
8.44 Van Leeuwen, Jean. Going West Illustrated by Thomas B. Allen.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1028-3. 32p.
5-9.
Illustrated with earth-tone chalks on roughly textured brown
paper, the story of a pioneer family's westward journey and
settlement is told through the eyes of seven-year-old Hannah.
Hannah's voice is both childlike and lyrical: "Here is what was
in our wagon . . . "; "Rebecca caught a cold. At night she
coughed and coughed. Mama looked worried, but still we rode
on. Going West." Brutal weather, deprivation, and isolation are
evident, as are steadfastness, ingenuity, and hope.
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8.45 Wisler, G. Clifton. Piper's Ferry: A Tale of the Texas Revolution*
Lodestar Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-67303-2. 144p. 10 and up.
Leaving his home in New Orleans, young Tim Piper heads to
Texas to help his uncle run a ferry across the Brazos River. As
Tim tries to find his place in this new land, he builds strong
friendships and faces danger and personal conflict. Told through
the eyes and voice of Tim, this historically based novel, rich with
the characters and events of the Texas revolution, tells a story of
a young teen's struggle to become a man.
8.46 Wisler, G. Clifton. Red Cap- Lodestar Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-
67337-7. 160p. 10-13 (est.).
Set during the Civil War and based on a real boy's exploits, this
novel portrays thirteen-year-old Ransom Powell as he copes
with his duties as a drummer boy in the Union army. Then
Ransom is captured and sent to the notorious Andersonville
prison camp. Ultimately, the young boy's wit, stoicism, and
bravery make him a hero to his fellow prisoners and allow him
to escape to the North.
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8.47 Avi. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Avon/Flare
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-380-71475-2. 232p. 10 and up.
"Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought
to trial, and found guilty. . . . For my part I intend to tell the truth
as I lived it." So begins the unexpectedly terrifying tale told by
Charlotte Doyle, the only female passenger aboard the Seahawk
on a Liverpool-to-Providence voyage with vicious sailors and a
tyrannical captain during the summer of 1832. Readers willing
to tear themselves away from rapidly unfolding action will ap-
preciate an appendix naming ship locations and equipment and
explaining ship's time. ALA Notable Book, 1990; Boston Globe-
Horn Book Fiction Award, 1991; Newbery Honor Book, 1991.
8.48 Crofford, Emily. Born in the Year of Courage* Carolrhoda
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-87614-679-5. 160p. 10 and up.
Manjiro, a fifteen-year-old Japanese fisherman living in the mid
nineteenth century, becomes shipwrecked and stranded on a
deserted island. Based on actual events, the story describes Man-
jiro's rescue by American whalers, his subsequent training at sea
and education in the United States, and his great success as a
courageous, talented navigator. Since at that time Japan's policy
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of isolationism meant virtually no trade with Western countries,
Manjiro became a key negotiator in opening up trade relations
between the United States and Japan in the 1850s.
8.49 Hautzig, Esther Riches, Illustrated by Donna Diamond. Harper-
Collins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-022260-3.
43p. 8 and up (est.).
Successful, hard-working shop owners Samuel and Chaya-
Rivka grow old and desire a more restful life. Wanting most of
all to find a way to please the Almighty, Samuel seeks guidance
from a wise rabbi. In following his advice, the couple learns that
the giving of oneself can be more important than the giving of
material things. Black-and-white drawings capture devotion
and humility.
8.50 Hudson, Jan. Sweetgrass. Philomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-
21721-5. 157p. 8-12.
This is a well-researched novel about Sweetgrass, a fifteen-year-
old Blackfoot Indian girl living on the prairies of Alberta in
western Canada in the nineteenth century. Told in first person, it
chronicles the daily life, dreams, and courage of Sweetgrass as
she experiences awakening emotions of love and battles a dev-
astating smallpox epidemic which threatens to annihilate her
tribe. Through a suspenseful plot and abundant dialogue, the
book subtly but skillfully educates the young reader in the ways
of the Blackfoot. Canada Council Children's Literature Prize; CLA
Book of the Year for Children; ALA Booklist Children's Editors'
Choices, 1989; ALA Notable Children's Books, 1990.
8.51 Lutzeier, Elizabeth. The Coldest Winter. Holiday House, 1991.
ISBN 0-8234-0899-X. 153p. 10 and up.
In this fictional account of the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s,
Eamonn and his family are evicted from their farm in the dead
of winter by British troops because their landlord wants more
pasture land. They walk to a city in search of work and famine
relief, then begin to die of starvation and yellow fever. Author
Elizabeth Lutzeier does an exceptional job of dramatizing the
political and economic dynamics of social disintegration.
8.52 McCully, Emily Arnold. Mirette on the High Wire. Illustrated
by Emily Arnold McCully. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-
399-22130-1. 32p. 4-8.
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In 1890s Paris, the best place to stay if you are an acrobat, juggler,
or mime is at the widow Gateau's boardinghouse. There, guests
receive superb treatment from the widow and her daughter,
Mirette. One retiring guest, though, fascinates Mirette above all
others, and she begs the high-wire artist, the Great Bellini, for
instruction. Mirette's determination both to learn tightrope
walking and to help the Great Bellini, who has become fearful of
the wire, is charmingly interpreted through Emily Arnold
McCully's watercolors. Caldecott Medal, 1993.
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8.53 Allen, Thomas B. On Granddadd/s Farm. Illustrated by
Thomas B. Allen. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN
0-394-99613-5. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
While Granddaddy works as a train brakeman on the Nashville
to Montgomery run four days a week, three cousins help
Granny run the farm. The children water the plants, tend the
animals, haul coal and water from the well, as well as ride the
mule and play in the haystacks. Soft, textured pastels depict
pastoral scenes from a 1930s Tennes^e farm,
8.54 Cooney, Barbara. Hattie and the Wild Waves: A Story from
Brooklyn. Illustrated by Barbara Cooney Viking Penguin, 1990.
ISBN 0-670-83056-9. 40p. 3^8.
Growing up in Brooklyn at the turn of the century, Hattie,
daughter of German immigrants, enjoys sketching river boats
and ocean waves. As the years go by and Hattie's brother and
sister make their way in the world, her family worries about
what will become of their youngest daughter. But Hattie knows
her own mind and, with the help of a fortune-teller, finally
realizes her dream of becoming an artist. Barbara Cooney's
primitive-style illustrations, painted with acrylics and accented
with pencils, help to capture the story of an American era that
was spirited with independence and strength of family
8.55 Corcoran, Barbara. The Private War of Lillian Adams.
Atheneum/Jean Karl Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31443-4. 166p. 9-
12.
It's 1917, World War I is raging, and Lillian's family has just
moved to a small New England town. The fifth grader, eager to
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be noticed and make friends, convinces her classmates that their
town is harboring a spy. In the end, Lillian learns that rumors
can be a dangerous thing.
8*56 Cross, Verda. Great-Grandma Tells of Threshing Day. Illus-
trated by Gail Owens. Albert Whitman, 1992. ISBN 0-8075-3042-
5. 38p. 6-11.
"Threshing day is the best day of the year. ... I'll remember it all
the days of my life And I did just that "At age seventy-
eight, Verda Cross, a.k.a. Great-Grandma, transports us to a June
day in the early 1900s and reminisces about the winter wheat
harvest on a Missouri farm. Through her words and through
Gail Owens's masterful pastel illustrations, we are reminded of
the sense of community, of pitching in to accomplish a task, so
commonplace in an earlier day.
8.57 Fleischman, Paul. Shadow Play. Illustrated by Eric Beddows.
Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-06-
021865-7. 34p. 4-8.
At a county fair in the early 1900s, the silhouetted "LeGrand
Family" introduces the shadow puppet play of "Beauty and the
Beast." As the play progresses, the bull Stupendo from a neigh-
boring tent crashes the stage and terrorizes the LeGrands. At
last, Stupendo is tamed by the gentle, youngest LeGrand. When
the audience is invited backstage, they are amazed to discover
that the shadows, including the bull, were all made by a master
puppeteer, echoing the moral of the fairy tale itself: "Appear-
ances are as thin and deceptive — as shadows."
8.58 Gregory, Kristiana. Earthquake at Dawn. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1992. ISBN 0-15-200446-7. 187p. 10
In a fictionalized account, two young women, photographer
Edith Irvine and her assistant, witness the San Francisco earth-
quake of 1906. In the aftermath, the pair becomes involved with
a family of Irish immigrants, meets Jack London, and, against
the wishes of civic leaders, manages to photograph the dimen-
sions of the disaster. This is first-rate historical fiction, and it
would have been a real treat to have the text accompanied by
surviving photographs by the real Edith Irvine.
8.59 Houston, Gloria. Littlejim. Illustrated by Thomas B. Allen. Phi-
lomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22222-0. 172p. 8-12.
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Living in rural North Carolina in the early 1900s, twelve-year-
old Littlejim Houston is happy being the best student in his
class. But Papa thinks that Littlejim is wasting time on "book
learning" and should instead be learning to live off the land.
Through a newspaper's essay contest, Littlejim struggles with
his need to become a scholar and his desire to please his father,
and in the process he proves what it means to be a man. Full-
page black-line sketches illustrate this sensitive story of a fa-
ther's acceptance and a young boy's coming of age in Ap-
palachia. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
8.60 Leighton, Maxinne Rhea. An Ellis Island Christmas. Illustrated
by Dennis Nolan. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-83182-4.
32p. 3-8.
Six-year-old Krysia and her family leave Poland to join Papa in
America. Although sad to leave behind friends and her doll,
Yola, Krysia is excited about the reunion. Arriving in the forbid-
ding immigration hall on Christmas Eve, Mama retrieves Yola
from a wicker basket to ease the strangeness that surrounds
Krysia. The story is told in detailed retrospect, with paintings
adding a chimerical quality to remembered scenes from the
Polish village to Ellis Island.
8.61 Leonard, Laura. Saving Damaris. Atheneum/Jean Karl Books,
1989. ISBN 0-689-31553-8. 198p. 8-12.
Through an engaging diary, twelve-year-old Abby tells how she,
her brother Joel, and her sister Damaris struggle to hold their
family together after the sudden death of their mother. It is early
twentieth-century America, and sixteen-year-old Damaris goes
to work at Mr. Buttchenbacher's emporium. Abby and Joel try
to prevent their beautiful sister from trying to aid the family by
accepting marriage to the wealthy but ill-tempered widower.
The wedding seems unstoppable until the children discover that
there is no room for them in Mr. B's plans.
8.62 McDonald, Megan. The Great Pumpkin Switch. Illustrated by
Ted Lewin. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992. ISBN
0-531-08600-3. 32p. 4-7.
"Sit close now, and Til tell you/' In a chair by a window, a
grandfather begins a tale about a time when he and his friend
Otto were boys, and Grandpa's sister, Rosie, had grown Big
Max — the biggest pumpkin ever — for her Sunflower Girls
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patches. But the boys inadvertently cut the pumpkin vine, and
Big Max rolled, bounced, and smashed into the street below. Ted
Lewin's knicker-clad characters with their Radio Flyer create
nostalgia for a time past.
8.63 Precek, Katharine Wilson. Penny in the Road. Illustrated by
Patricia Cullen-Clark. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-774970-3. 32p.
4-8.
A sense of wonder and respect permeate Katharine Wilson Pre-
cek's story that a grandfather tells of himself as a country boy in
1913 who, after finding a 1793 penny, imagines what life must
have been like for the boy who dropped it. In the present, the
grandchildren can imagine the boyhood of the grandfather who
wondered. Patricia Cullen-Clark's soft pastel illustrations add to
the sense of a gently faded past which lingers.
8.64 Shefelman, Janice. A Peddler's Dream. Illustrated by Tom She-
felman. Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-60904-6. 32p. 6-10
(est).
A Lebanese immigrant pursues his dream of becoming a mer-
chant in the New World. The realistic historical tale, set at the
turn of the century, tells of the hopes, frustrations, and eventual
successes of Soloman Joseph Azar in his climb from peddler to
clerk to partner and, finally, to owner of the clothing store of his
dreams. The author-illustrator team capture both the feeling and
setting of the Old World, as well as the fictionalized American
town of Arcadia.
8.65 Wallace, Bill. Buffalo Gal. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-
0943-0. 185p. 11 and up (est.).
In this romantic adventure story set in 1904, the Guthridge
women participate in efforts to save the buffalo from extinction.
Amanda Guthridge and her mother travel to Oklahoma and
then Texas to help round up a herd of buffalo that will be sent to
safety on a ranch. During the trip's adventures, Amanda meets
David Talltree, a Native American soldier who escorts them on
their journey. At first, Amanda and David have little use for each
other, but their slowly developing respect turns to love.
8.66 Wyman, Andrea. Red Sky at Morning. Holiday House, 1991.
ISBN 0-8234-0903-1. 225p. 10 and up.
While her father seeks a new farm in Oregon, Callie is left alone
in Indiana with her Grandfather Opa to tend the farm and Cal-
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lie's sick mother. Friendships, love, and the simple pleasures of
early twentieth-century prairie life enable Callie and Opa to
endure the disease and death that strike her family and town
during her father's absence. An enriching novel to accompany a
history unit, this book would also make a captivating read-
aloud.
8.67 Yep, Laurence. The Star Fisher. Morrow Junior Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-688-09365-5. 160p. 8 and up.
Loosely based on Laurence Yep's own family background, this
novel examines the struggles and triumphs of a Chinese Ameri-
can family moving from Ohio to West Virginia in the 1920s. The
protagonist, fifteen-year-old Joan Lee, is dismayed by the preju-
dice that her family encounters from several townspeople when
her father tries to establish a laundry business. Aided by ancient
Miss Lucy and her friend Bernice, Joan Lee and her mother's
delicious apple pies ultimately win over the hearts of their
small-town neighbors.
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8.68 Green, Connie Jordan. Emmy. Margaret K. McElderry Books,
1992. ISBN 0-689-50556-6. 152p. 10-13 (est.).
Nothing has been the same since Emmy's father was disabled in
the mine accident. Pa has become reclusive; for Emmy, there is
never-ending work to be done and no time for herself. Nonethe-
less, the family is determined to overcome the odds and stay
together. Then Emmy's brother is in a mining accident, and even
this resolve appears threatened. But the strength of family ties
proves strong enough to hold the family together and to bring
back the Pa that everyone loves.
8.69 Morris, Linda Lowe. Morning Milking. Illustrated by David
DeRan. Picture Book Studio, 1991. ISBN 0-88708-173-8. 34p. 6-8
(est).
This account of a farm girl helping her father with milking the
cows, though simple, is entrancing and profound. The water-
color illustrations are warm and serene, rendering farm life with
loving care. The text, plain in language and rich in detail, reso-
nates with the love between parent and child, the human yearn-
ing to freeze happiness in time, the beauty of land and animals,
and the power of storytelling.
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8.70 Skurzynski, Gloria. Good-bye, Billy Radish. Bradbury Press,
1992. ISBN 0-02-782921-9. 138p. 10 and up.
Against the backdrop of the United States entering World War I,
two young boys entering adolescence develop a deep friend-
ship. The characters of Hank Kerner, an "all- American" boy who
aspires to be a doctor, and Bazyli Radichevych, a Ukrainian
immigrant who accepts his destiny as a steel worker in the small
Pennsylvania town, are complex and appealing. Within the con-
text of several focal incidents, the characters face career deci-
sions, crises of personal and cultural identity, and death. Black-
and-white photos illuminate the era.
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8.71 Avi. "Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?" Orchard
Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08607-0. 176p.
9 and up.
Franklin D. Wattleson and Mario Calvino are next-door neigh-
bors and best friends, even though Frankie's radio adventure
shows — the Green Hornet, the Lone Ranger, the Shadow — spill
into his ordinary 1945 life and out through his imaginary per-
sona, Chet Barker (with his faithful sidekick, Skipper O'Malley).
Meanwhile, Frankie's brother Tom, wounded in the war, is un-
communicative; Miss Gomez isn't happy with Frankie's school
behavior; and the roomer, Dr. Smerdlow, just could be a spy. Told
entirely in dialogue, Avi's story and its characters are great fun.
8.72 Cormier, Robert. Other Bells for Us to Ring. Illustrated by De-
borah Kogan Ray. Delacorte Press, 1990. ISBN 0-385-30245-2.
136p. 9-12.
Just prior to the outbreak of World War II, eleven-year-old Darcy
Webster has at last found a friend in the irrepressible Kathleen
Mary O'Hara. With her flaming orange hair, an adventurous
soul, and a firm religious faith, Kathleen Mary's spirit lifts
Darcy's own, even through Kathleen Mary must deal with an
abusive father. But then the war begins, Darcy's father is
shipped overseas, and her precious friend disappears. Darcy is
left to consider the place of miracles in her life — and how prom-
ises are almost always kept.
8.73 Dillon, Eilis. Children of Bach. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1992.
ISBN 0-684-19440-6. 164p. 10 and up (est).
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All of Pali's family are Jewish musicians living in Hungary dur-
ing World War II. He comes home one day to find that his
parents have been taken by the Nazis controlling their city.
Smuggled in a van, Pali, his two siblings, his aunt, a neighbor,
and a friend embark on a dangerous journey to Italy to escape
their parents7 fate. Along the way, the troupe receives the help of
strangers and overcomes their sorrows with the power of music.
8.74 Hahn, Mary Downing. Stepping on the Cracks. Clarion Books,
1991. ISBN 0-395-58507-4. 216p. 10 and up (est.).
Eleven-year-old Margaret, the narrator, and Elizabeth are best
friends. They are preoccupied with World War n, each having a
brother in the military. But they have also had a war since kin-
dergarten with the sixth-grade bully, mean Gordy Smith. In the
process of getting even for his misdeeds, they discover that in a
hut in the woods Gordy is hiding an army deserter — his own
brother Stuart. The result is a questioning of their attitudes to-
ward Gordy and toward war, but never their status as best
friends. Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, 1992.
8.75 Hartling, Peter (translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford). Crutches.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1988. ISBN 0-688-07991-1.
163p. 9 and up.
In the harrowing final days of World War II, Thomas finds him-
self alone in Vienna, his last hope of finding a living relative
dashed in the rubble of his aunt's abandoned home. Then comes
hope in the form of the one-legged man who calls himself
Crutches. With Crutches, Thomas believes he can triumph over
the tragedies that surround him and find his missing mother
and the life he left behind. Mildred L. Batchelder Award, 1989.
8.76 Heide, Florence Parry, and Judith Heide Gilliland. Sami and the
Time of the Troubles. Illustrated by Ted Lewin. Clarion Books,
1992. ISBN 0-395-55964-2. 32p. 8-12.
Sami, a ten-year-old Lebanese boy, ''lives in the time of the
troubles/' a time of gunfire and bombs that has lasted all his life.
Bombed-out Beruit is Sami's playground. When fighting occurs,
Sami's family must live in a basement. Even so, his mother
insists that there be things of beauty to remind them of days
before the troubles. Through his grandfather's stories, Sami
comes to understand that children must demand peace. Ted
Lewin's watercolors reflect the light play and shadows of streets
and cavern.
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8.77 Hest, Amy. Fancy Aunt Jess* Illustrated by Amy Schwartz. Mor-
row Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08097-9. 32p. 5-7 (est).
Aunt Jess wears spiky high heels, dresses oh-so-stylishly, lives in
New York City, and is single at a time when being single makes
the butcher's wife grunt. She'll get married, she says, when she
meets someone special. Amy Schwartz's paintings set a 1950s
scene for a Jewish aunt and her glamorous lifestyle as viewed
through the adoring eyes of her young niece. Then, through the
efforts of two look-aliKe nieces, Aunt Jess meets Uncle Harry at
Friday services and there's a "special wedding."
8*78 Houston, Gloria. But No Candy. Illustrated by Lloyd Bloom.
Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22142-5. 32p. 4 and up.
Afternoons were the favorite part of Lee's day. With a chocolate
bar from the candy counter in her daddy's store, she escaped to
her special tree, where she slowly peeled the paper, savored each
nibble, and made the chocolate last as long as possible. But when
war came, there was no more chocolate. Despite all the sacri-
fices, and even while missing Uncle Ted, Lee desperately missed
chocolate. At war's end, with Uncle Ted safely home, favorite
things taste different, and little girls know when they have
grown.
8.79 Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie. The Canada Geese Quilt Illustrated
by Leslie W. Bowman. Cobblehill Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-65004-
0. 60p. 9 and up.
Spring always brings the geese back to Vermont, but this spring
brings changes to ten-year-old Ariel's life as well: her mother
announces that she is expecting another baby, and her grand-
mother suffers a stroke. Ariel now faces uncertainty and must
learn to give of herself. Later, a special quilt from her grand-
mother helps Ariel to feel safe and secure once again. Black-and-
white sketches illustrate this touching story of family and per-
sonal growth set in the 1940s. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
8.80 Levitin, Sonia. Silver Days. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31563-
5. 186p. 10 and up (est.).
This sequel to Journey to America continues the Piatt family's
story of escape from Nazi Germany to freedom in the United
States. Told through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Lisa Piatt, the
novel describes the hardships that Jewish immigrants encoun-
tered in the early 1940s as they struggled with the English lan-
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guage, American customs, and financial constraints. Readers
will also enjoy the poignant portrayal of family love, sibling
relationships, and a young girl's dream to dance. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
8.81 Nelson, Theresa. And One for AIL Orchard Books/Richard
Jackson Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08404-3. 182p. 11 and up (est.).
Theresa Nelson's award-winning novel poignantly examines
young Geraldine's loving relationships with her older brother
Wing and his best friend, Sam, during the years 1966-68. Wing,
a good athlete but poor student, drops out of high school to fight
in Vietnam. In contrast, Sam becomes a conscientious objector
and peace activist. Ultimately, Geraldine realizes that patriotism
can take many different forms. Realistic characterizations ana
sensitive depictions of conflicting viewpoints make this a touch-
ing story. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
8.82 Paulsen, Gary. The Cookcamp. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08527-9. 128p. 10-12.
In 1944, a five-year-old boy living in Chicago is sent by his
mother to join his Norwegian grandmother in northern Minne-
sota. His grandmother is a camp cook for a road-construction
crew, and the men with whom she works fill the boy's summer
days with good food, ample love, and helpful lessons about life.
Lacking in fast-paced plot action, the novel nevertheless offers
simple, straightforward prose, making the book a quick read.
8.83 Ray, Deborah Kogan. My Daddy Was a Soldier: A World War II
Story. Dlustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray. Holiday House, 1990.
ISBN 0-8234-0795-0. 37p. 8-12 (est.).
In 1943, eight-year-old Jeannie's father leaves to fight in World
War II. "You'll always be with me, Jeannie-O" are his last words
as he departs for army camp. This is the story of victory gardens,
scrap drives, food rations, Betty Grable hairdos, and families left
behind. Through the shaded grays of pencil drawings and un-
adorned text, both children and adults will better understand
the universality of feelings that accompany separation. Notable
1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
8.84 Smucker, Anna Egan. No Star Nights. Illustrated by Steve
Johnson. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-
99925-8. 38p. 7-10 (est.).
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With great clarity and glowing color, the beauty and grit of
ordinary daily life in a West Virginia steel-mill town are cap-
tured in Steve Johnson's paintings — family dinner, a baseball
game, and millworkers against rust-colored skies and billowing
stacks. In a text that reflects memories of the author's childhood,
young readers will experience the powerful mood of 1950s
America. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies; IRA Children's Book Award, 1990.
8.85 Taylor, Mildred D. Mississippi Bridge. Illustrated by Max
Ginsburg. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-
0427-5. 64p. 8-12.
During a heavy rainstorm in 1930s rural Mississippi, an
astonished Jeremy Simms — white, ten years old, and a neighbor
of the Logan family — watches a bus driver order black passen-
gers off the bus to make room for white riders. Just outside of
town the bus crosses a raging creek at high speed, smashes
through the railing of the old bridge, and tumbles into the water.
Jeremy joins others in an attempt to rescue survivors, but there
are none. Black-and-white pencil drawings heighten the drama
of another Mildred Taylor retelling of tales from her father's
boyhood. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
8.86 Taylor, Mildred. The Road to Memphis. Dial Books, 1990. ISBN
0-8037-0340-6. 288p. 12 and up.
Mildred Taylor's story of the Logan family of rural Mississippi
continues in this novel about three harrowing days in December
1941. Cassie, now sixteen, describes an action-packed road trip
to Memphis incited by an African American friend who is flee-
ing white tormentors after an altercation. Prejudice, death, a
touch of romance, and reconciliation all take center stage in this
high drama. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies; Coretta Scott King Award (Writing), 1991.
8.87 Yolen, Jane. Letting Swift Rn ?r Go. Illustrated by Barbara
Cooney. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-9689-4. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Accompanied by Barbara Cooney's primitive watercolor,
gouache, and pencil illustrations, Jane Yolen's poignant story
tells of the flooding of the Swift River Valley of western Massa-
chusetts to create the Quabbin Reservoir. As recalled by Sally
Jane, a child of six when the changes began, trout fishing, grave-
yard picnics, and sugaring time were exchanged for "a long,
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gray wilderness" of concrete. Boston's "thirst'' meant relocation
of graves, deforestation, and demolition of houses. Visiting the
beautiful waterway as an adult, Sally remembers and lets go.
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8.88 Hesse, Karen. Letters from Rifka. Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-
8050-1964-2. 148p. 11 and up.
It is 1919 when twelve-year-old Rifka and her family flee the
oppression against Jews in Russia. They are bound for America,
where Rifka imagines that she will be safe from the Russian
soldiers she so fears. Carrying only her treasured volume of
poetry by Alexander Pushkin, Rifka begins an odyssey that will
take her from the Polish border to Ellis Island, an odyssey of
hope and courage detailed in her letters to Tovah, a cousin
whom she has left behind. IRA Children's Book Award, 1993,
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8.89 Hill, Susan. The Glass Angels. Illustrated by Valerie Littlewood.
Candlewick Press, 1991. ISBN 1-56402-111-4. 92p. 9 and up (est.).
In post-World War II London, Tillie lives with her widowed
mother, who barely makes ends meet through her sewing. Near
Christmas, Tillie's mother becomes ill, and the wedding dress
that she has been making is ruined when the ceiling collapses.
Tillie must take charge, learning that the meaning of Christmas
is often revealed unexpectedly by a gift of glass angels or the
help of friends. Valerie Littlewood's illustrations, including both
ink drawings and color paintings, make this a beautifully
crafted book.
8.90 Kordon, Klaus (translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford). Brothers
Like Friends. Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22137-9. 206p.
10 and up.
Seven-year-old Frank idolizes Burkie, his fourteen-year-old half-
brother, and shares his distress when their widowed mother
marries a lazy bully. Set in 1950s East Germany, the daily hard-
ships aggravate the family situation. All Frank's happiness rests
in Burkie's friendship and sharing his success on the soccer
team. When a secret confession, seemingly about a soccer injury,
leads to Burkie's death, Frank senses his own responsibility, and
his shattered life is hard to put together. German Youth Literature
Award, Runner-uv.
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8.91 Laird, Christa. Shadow of the Wall. Greenwillow Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-688-09336-1. 192p. 12 and up.
Misha lives with his sisters in an orphanage in the Warsaw
ghetto in 1942 and begs for food for their widowed mother.
Christa Laird writes with calculated restraint about the depriva-
tion, the terror, and the bravery of thirteen-year-old Misha and
the thousands like him who lost their childhoods or lives during
the war. Central to this novel is one of Poland's true heroes of
the war, Dr. Janusz Korczak.
8.92 Lingard, Joan. Between Two Worlds. Lodestar Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-525-67360-1. 186p. 12 and up.
This sequel to Tug of War continues the saga of the Petersons, a
family of Latvian refugees who immigrate to Toronto after
World War II. Their story is told through the family's teenage
daughter, Astra. Through hard work, the family struggles to
make a new life in the postwar world. Joan Lingard simplifies
and romanticizes the trials of immigrant life, uniting all her
subplots with multiple happy endings. Late 1940s popular cul-
ture is well represented, however, as are the anachronisms of the
Cold War.
8.93 Lowry, Lois. Number the Stars. Houghton Mifflin, 1989. ISBN
0-395-51060-0. 137p. 10 and up (est.).
"Halie\" The first encounter that Danish Annemarie and her
Jewish friend Ellen have with German soldiers is while racing
each other home from school. As the Nazis attempt to "relocate"
all Jews from Copenhagen in 1943, Annemarie's family "adopts"
Ellen as their daughter and through a clever scheme attempts to
help her family to safety. As the plot builds to an exciting climax,
Annemarie displays the extraordinary courage which became
common in wartime Europe. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies; Newbery Medal, 1990.
8.94 Morpurgo, Michael. Waiting for Anya. Viking Penguin, 1991.
ISBN 0-670-83735-0. 172p. 10 and up.
Set in the French village of Lescun during World War II, the
novel recounts the daring exploits of twelve-year-old Jo as he
and his adult friend Benjamin plan the escape of twelve Jewish
children into adjacent Spain. With the help of the village priest
and a sympathetic German soldier, eleven of the children suc-
ceed. Although Benjamin, who also is Jewish, and one girl are
captured and eventually die at Auschwitz, the story nonetheless
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offers a generally optimistic ending: Anya, the daughter for
whom Benjamin was waiting, rather than fleeing to safety in
Spain himself, arrives safely in Lescun at the end of the war. ALA
Best Books for Young Adults, 1992.
8.95 Orlev, Uri (translated by Hillel Halkin). The Man from the
Other Side. Houghton Mifflin, 1991. ISBN 0-395-53808-4. 186p.
10 and up.
Fourteen-year-old Marek and his stepfather wade through the
Warsaw sewers to bring food to Jews beseiged in the ghetto
during World War II. Marek takes further risks by hiding Pan
Jozek, a young man who has escaped from the ghetto. The two
young men return to fight in the horrifying uprising, and the
story culminates with Marek's escape. This extraordinarily mov-
ing book, an actual account translated from Hebrew, is written
in a dispassionate tone that intensifies the emotional reality.
Mildred L. Batchelder Award, 1992.
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Language is at the center of human existence. Without language there
is no human society, no medicine, no politics, no war. It is at the root
of our existence. Our language permits us to think, to understand
complicated things, the nuances of our existence [W]riters assist
children in learning how to manipulate language.
James Collier, "Profile: James and Christopher
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Easy-Reading Books
9.1 Ahlberg, Allan. The Black Cat. Dinosaur Dreams. Mystery
Tour. The Pet Shop. Illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Greenwillow
Books, 1990. 32p. 4-8 (est.). Fiction.
The Funnybones Easy Reading series cleverly follows the ad-
ventures of a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton,
who make up the trio called Funnybones. The three skeletons
sled in the snow, are chased by dinosaurs in their dreams, un-
cover several mysteries by shining a light on some suspicious
objects, and swap a parrot for a hippopotamus.
9.2 Anholt, Catherine. Good Days, Bad Days. Illustrated by Cath-
erine Anholt G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22283-9. 26p.
2-6 (est.). Fiction.
With minimal text, Catherine Anholt celebrates ordinary family
activities through her lively illustrations, tracing the days —
good, bad, sunny, sad, snpwy, fun— of a family's life together.
Illustrations show a family at play on "healthy days/' but Mom
ironing and Dad vacuuming on "home days." The color-patch
pen-and-ink drawings filled in with bright watercolors are true
to children's days, and are sure to stimulate comparisons.
9.3 Barton, Byron. Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones. Illustrated by
Byron Barton. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04827-0.
32p. 3-6 (est.). Fiction.
Six small paleontologists, painted with bold lines and crayon-
box colors, set out to look for the bones of dinosaurs. Young
dinosaur lovers will be able to read almost instantly the minimal
text, cued by full-page pictures: "We find them," reads one page;
"We dig them up," reads the next. From discovery to shipment
to the National History Museum, the steps are clear. Best of all
is the reassembly. A "dry bones" rhythm follows attachment of
claw bones to foot bones to leg bones, and so on. Outstanding
Science Trade Books, 1990.
9.4 Barton, Byron. Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs. Illustrated by Byron Bar-
ton. Thomas Y Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04768-1. 31p. 3-6. Fic-
tion.
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"A long time ago there were dinosaurs!" Through simple text
and brightly colored illustrations, Byron Barton takes young
children on a short tour through prehistoric times when dino-
saurs big and small, horned and spiked, fierce and scared,
roamed the earth.
9.5 Florian, Douglas. At the Zoo. Illustrated by Douglas Florian.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09629-8. 32p. 3-5 (est.).
Fiction.
Only two words of text appear on each double-page spread of
this rhythmic text recounting animals and activities at the zoo,
such as "Zoo guide" on one, "Camel ride" on another. Large,
simple drawings are flatly childlike, achieved with colored pen-
cil and strong sepia outlines.
9.6 Ginsburg, Mirra. Asleep, Asleep. Illustrated by Nancy Tafuri.
Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09154-7. 24p. 2-6 (est.).
Fiction.
The author/illustrator team of Mirra Ginsburg and Nancy
Tafuri, inspired by a verse by A. Vvedensky, produce a gentle
lullaby text that rhythmically asks if nature's creatures are
asleep. The answer for each simple question (such as "And the
bees?") is always the same: "Asleep." At last, the cuddled child
is told: "Only you and the wind are awake." Bordered art picks
up the quiet nighttime colors of nature at rest.
9.7 Guy, Ginger Foglesong. Black Crow, Black Crow. Illustrated by
Nancy Winslow Parker. Greenwillow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-
08957-7. 24p. 4 and up. Fiction.
In the spirit of Bill Martin's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Wlwt Did You
See?, this book uses rhythmic language to tell the story of a busy
mother crow who wakes, feeds, and plays with her children,
until finally, back in their nest at the end of a busy day, she sings
her brood to sleep. Flat, oversized images in pastel colors, bold
type, and repetitive text combine to create a readable and useful
book for young children.
9.8 Hoban, Julia. Buzby. Illustrated by John Himmelman. Harper
and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-022398-7. 64p. S-8(est). Fiction.
Buzby the cat is grown, and he's ready to get a job. He has all
the right qualifications — he's a good mouser, he's clean, and he's
polite. When he gets work as a hotel busboy, he finds himself
doing all the wrong things. But as Buzby and the others dis-
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cover, he is good at making the guests feel at home, and so he is
given the appropriate job of hotel cat. Ink and watercolor illus-
trations complement this I Can Read Book about a cat who finds
his place in tire world.
9.9 King, Bob. Sitting on the Farm* Illustrated by Bill Slavin. Or-
chard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08585-6. 32p. 3-6. Fiction.
"Sitting on the farm, happy as can be, / I had a little bug on my
knee." To get rid of the bug, the farm child invites a frog to lunch.
But when the frog arrives, it's "MUNCH! MUNCH! MUNCH!"
on the lunch. So the girl invites a snake to get rid of the frog. The
predictable story line with accumulating lunch guests can be
sung in repetitive verse. Words and music appear at the end of
the book.
9.10 LeTord, Bijou. A Brown Cow. Illustrated by Bijou LeTord. Little.
Brown, 1989. ISBN 0-316-52166-3. 29p. 4-7 (est.). Fiction.
In simple, warm text, a little girl describes the "little brown cow
with no spots on her back that lives in my backyard." When they
are inside the house, the child and her cat admire the cow from
a window, which is, in turn, framed by the artist in an ink and
watercolor border. In childlike, minimalist style, the art matches
the winsome language: "I know she likes trees and the sky. I see
her look up and moo, moo/'
9.11 Lewis, Thomas P. Frida's Office Day. Illustrated by Doug Cush-
man. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-023844-5. 64p. 5-8 (est.).
Fiction.
Frida Cat looks forward to a day with her father at his office.
After the train ride to the city, Frida takes phone messages,
delivers mail, and enjoys using the copy machine at the office of
Flying Cat Airline, Lunch and a movie complete a special day.
This I Can Read Book features large print and bright pictures.
9.12 Marshall, James. Fox Outfoxed. Illustrated by James Marshall.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1037-2. 48p.
6-8 (est). Fiction.
In three chapter-length stories, Fox is outfoxed by his own foi-
bles. First, he convinces little sister Louise to provide some extra
engine power for his vehicle so that he can win the Big Race.
Next, Fox is tricked out of his ten favorite comic books by foxy
Lulu. Finally, Louise turns the tables when Fox and his friends
park her on a bench so that they can trick-or-treat without her.
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Fox is perfectly smug, perplexed, and discombobulated as the
funny situations shift in this Easy-to-Read Book.
9.13 Marshall, James. Rats on the Roof, and Other Stories. Illus-
trated by James Marshall. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991.
ISBN 0-8037-0835-1. 79p. 6-10. Fiction.
The animal characters in these seven fable-like tales for young
readers reflect both James Marshall's droll humor at its best and
sufficient cleverness to wiggle out of various scrapes. Mrs.
Goose manages not to be Christmas dinner for a couple of
wolves passing themselves off as canaries. Two sheep who can-
not read warning signs nearly end up in a wolf's pot, but even-
tually bore the wolf to sleep with their bland conversation.
Black-and-white drawings offer perplexed, and sometimes
thwarted, characters.
9.14 Oxenbury, Helen. Pippo Gets Lost Tom and Pippo and the
Dog. Tom and Pippo in the Snow. Tom and Pippo Make a
Friend. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Macmillan/Aladdin
Books, 1989. lip. 3-5. Fiction.
Tom and his toy monkey Pippo go sledding, make a new friend,
get separated, and play with a dog in four of twelve brief adven-
tures written by Helen Oxenbury, a well-known writer of books
for the very young. Pippo Books have a simple, clear text, sturdy
pages, and reassuring black-and-white and watercolor illustra-
tions.
9.15 Paterson, Katherine. The Smallest Cow in the World. Illustrated
by Jane Clark Brown. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-024691-X.
64p. 5-8 (est.). Fiction.
Marvin's favorite cow at Brock's Dairy Farm, where his dad
works, is Rosie. To Marvin, she is the most wonderful cow in the
world. But when Mr. Brock sells his farm and Rosie, Marvin's
family must move. Marvin is heartbroken. To cope, he creates an
imaginary tiny Rosie who does naughty things in the family.
Marvin's parents are models of understanding, and his sister
helps to reassure as well. A child's feelings of frustration and
separation reach across the format of this I Can Read Book.
9.16 Rose, Agatha. Hide and Seek in the Yellow House. Illustrated
by Kate Spohn. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-84383-0. 26p.
4-8 (est). Fiction.
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"In the yellow house, Mother Cat is searching for her kitten. . . ."
As the kitten plays a game of hide-and-seek, young listeners will
play along. Because the text is so simple and the art so inviting,
young listeners will soon become young "readers" with this one.
The repetitive text commands engagement: "Now he isn't
there!" Kate Spohn's brush gives stylized texture and pattern to
walls and rugs in the yellow house.
9.17 Stadler, John. Cat Is Back at Bat Illustrated by John Stadler.
Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44762-8. 30p. 3-7.
Fiction.
Fourteen verses about unusual animal behaviors give readers an
opportunity to learn about rhythm and rhyme, as well as a
chance to use their imaginations. Sentences such as "A goat in a
coat sails a boat" and "A big pig wears a wig" are illustrated
with watercolor and ink drawings that take the plight of each
animal as seriously as possible. After reading this book, children
will want to write and illustrate their own silly sentences.
9.18 Van Leeuwen, Jean. Oliver Pig at School. Illustrated by Ann
Schweninger. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-
0813-0. 48p. 4-8. Fiction.
Whimsically depicted in colored pencil and watercolor washes
in this Easty-to-Read Book, Oliver Pig puts up a brave front as
he says good-bye to his toys and his parents and heads for
school. School itself is a bit scary, though manageable — until
mischief-maker Bernard gets Oliver into trouble. But the two
pigs end up friends, and when Oliver returns home from his first
day at school, he reports happily to his family that "school is
fun."
9.19 Weiss, Nicki. Dog, Boy, Cap, Skate. Sun, Sand, Sea, Sail. Illus-
trated by Nicki Weiss. Greenwillow Books, 1989. 32p. 2-6 (est.).
Fiction.
Two books by Nicki Weiss demonstrate how much story can be
conveyed with so few words. Across each spread, only four
words march, each matched with the object or action directly
above it. As a child and his dog prepare to go outdoors, Mom
hands over the cap and skates. The text? "Dog / Boy / Cap /
Skate." The next page rhymes with the first, thus a family's day
at the beach means "Sun / Sand / Sea / Sail" as well as "Um-
brella / Towel / Shovel / Pail."
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9.20 Wiseman, B. Morris and Boris at the Circus. Illustrated by B.
Wiseman. Harper and Row/Harper Trophy Books, 1990. ISBN
0-06-444143-1. 64p. 4rS. Fiction.
Morris and Boris, entertaining and goofy as ever, approach the
circus in their own predictable styles. Morris, the eternally opti-
mistic moose, is ready to accept every challenge in the ring.
Boris the bear is more cautious. When Boris explains that the
circus tent is called the Big Top, Morris cheerfully surmises that
the elephant's rear must be the Big Bottom. Even the caged lions
chuckle at Morris as the action skips from page to page in this I
Can Read Book.
9.21 Ziefert, Harriet. Who Can Boo the Loudest? Illustrated by
Claire Schumacher. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-026899-9.
32p. 3-6 (est.). Fiction.
When two ghosts meet in the moonlight, they disagree over who
can boo louder. To settle the matter, they engage in a booing
contest, agreeing that the winner will be the ghost who can scare
the moon. Even though both ghosts huff and puff and shake
their sheets, neither can scare the moon by itself. Perhaps if they
worked together? Cartoon illustrations provide simple accom-
paniment for an easy-to-read, repetitive text.
Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
9.22 Beisner, Monika. Catch That Cat! A Picture Book of Rhymes
and Puzzles. Illustrated by Monika Beisner. Farrar, Straus and
Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-31226-5. 28p. 4-8 (est.). Nonfiction.
Hidden calicoes, vain tabbies, and mysterious Siamese frolic on
the pages of this collection of cat verses, riddles, games, and
puzzles. Jewel-toned paintings with the feel of tapestries add to
the complexity and detail of a book that will invite a variety of
responses from cat fanciers of all ages.
9.23 Bierhorst, John, editor. Lightning inside You, and Other Native
American Riddles. Illustrated by Louise Brierley. William Mor-
row, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09582-8. 104p. 6 and up (est.). Nonfiction.
"Riddling, like fever, is contagious." Native Americans caught
riddling fever long ago, but not until now have their riddles
been gathered and widely circulated. Many of the riddles have
several possible answers, but only one Native American one,
thus these puzzles indirectly provide a glimpse into Native
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American culture. The location and tribal origin of each riddle is
meticulously attributed, supplemented by instructive beginning
notes and endnotes. Black-and-white pastel drawings are sprin-
kled throughout.
9.24 Calmenson, Stephanie. What Am I? Very First Riddles. Illus-
trated by Karen Gundersheimer. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN
0-06-020998-4. 32p. 4-7. Nonfiction.
Here are riddles for children who are just beginning riddling —
puzzles that don't depend upon wordplay or pun — as well as a
book for emerging readers. Each rhyming riddle appears on a
page of its own, sprinkled with small children offering clues,
and ends with a boldfaced question: "What Am I?" 'Tm sweet
and cold, so take a lick. But watch me melt if you're not quick!"
Turn the page for a full-color picture answer with the word
beneath.
9.25 Gomi, Taro. Who Ate It? Who Hid It? Illustrated by Taro Gomi.
Millbrook Press, 1991. 22p. 2-6 (est.) Fiction.
In a pair of simple, riddle picture books, children search the
artwork to answer Who ate it? or Who hid it? At first glance, it
seems almost impossible for readers of the first book to know
which of four innocent-appearing Holsteins ate the fried eggs.
At second glance, young children will discover the yellow yolks
in the middle of one Holstein's white markings. Readers of the
second book will need to rely on picture play to determine
which giraffe hid the birthday candles. There they are, looking
like a pair of giraffe horns! Other familiar objects are camou-
flaged in the artwork in this simple, riddle picture book.
9.26 Gordon, Jeffie Ross. Hide and Shriek: Riddles about Ghosts
and Goblins. Walton, Rick, and Ann Walton. Ho Ho Ho! Rid-
dles about Santa Claus. Illustrated by Susan Slattery Burke.
Lerner, 1991. 32p. 6-10. Nonfiction.
Know what goes, "Ho, ho, ho OOPS"? It's Santa Claus falling
out of his sled. Know how the reindeer can tell that Santa has
fallen out? "They feel a rein drop." Could you have guessed that
"Elves" Presley is Santa's favorite singer? Santa Claus groaners
fill Ho, Ho, Ho!, while Hide and Shriek maintains the pattern, but
changes the source for the puns: "Who is the most famous
French skeleton?" "Napoleon Bone-aparte," of course. Susan
Slattery Burke's two-color illustrations keep the spirits light in
these You Must Be Joking Riddle Books.
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A. Black and White by David Macaulay (see 9.45). B. Bones, Bones, Dinosaur
Bones by Byron Barton (see 9.3). C. Baby-O by Nancy White Carlstrom; illustrated
by Sugie Stevenson (see 9.36).
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A. Asleep, Asleep by Mirra Ginsburg; illustrated by Nancy Tafuri (see 9.6).
B. Lightning inside You and Other Native American Riddles edited by John Biertiorst;
illustrated by Louise Brieriey (see 9.23). C. We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael
Rosen; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury (see 9.50).
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9.27 Hall, Katy, and Lisa Eisenberg. Spacey Riddles. Illustrated by
Simms Taback. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-
8037-0815-7. 48p. 4-8. Nonfiction.
What is the astronaut's favorite meal? Launch! Why couldn't the
astronaut land on the moon? Because it was already full! Here
are forty-two riddles with space as their theme in an easy-to-
read format. Clues are generous (and humorously misleading)
in these full-color illustrations of space travelers, heavenly bod-
ies, and aliens.
9.28 Koontz, Robin Michal. I See Something You Don't See: A Rid-
dle-me Picture Book. Illustrated by Robin Michal Koontz. Cob-
blehill Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-65077-6. 32p. 4-8 (est.). Nonfic-
tion.
Clues to thirteen rhyming "riddle-me-rees" can be found in the
pictures that accompany the riddles. From morning wake-up to
tuck-in time, two smiling children participate in ordinary family
events that become the fodder for riddle clues. For example,
toothbrushing time: "When you look at my face it's easy to see,
you're looking at you when you're looking at me." The accom-
panying illustration shows the children looking in a mirror. Line
drawings done in sunny pastel shades make the answers achiev-
able by the youngest children.
9.29 Livingston, Myra Cohn. My Head Is Red, and Other Riddle
Rhymes. Illustrated by Tere LoPrete. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN
0-8234-0806-X. 32p. 6-9. Nonfiction.
"My head is red. My back is white. You'll find me near the
candlelight. But once I make a shining flame, I never, ever look
the same." Turn the pages upside down to discover the answers
to this and twenty-six other rhyming, readable riddles. Bold
abstract illustrations give visual clues to the shapes and the
colors of the answer.
9.30 Maestro, Giulio. Riddle Roundup: A Wild Bunch to Beef Up
Your Word Power. Illustrated by Giulio Maestro. Clarion Books,
1989. ISBN 0-89919-508-3. 64p. 7-10 (est.). Nonfiction.
"Why did the runner put a net over her head? She wanted to
catch her breath." "What happened when the pink flower grew?
The rose rose rose." The sixty-two riddles in this collection are
based on different kinds of wordplay, including puns, homo-
nyms, and homographs. Each riddle is separated from its an-
swer by a full-page, two-color illustration.
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9.31 Marzollo, Jean. I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles. Photographs
by Walter Wick. Scholastic/Cartwheel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-590-
45087-5. 32p. 2-7 (est.). Nonfiction.
Thirteen double-page picture riddles are created by pairing
boldly colored photographs of collections of related objects —
such as beach items or old toys — with a rhyming text, which
begins with the words "I spy . . . " and then names items to be
located. For example, the riddle in the nature collection begins:
"I spy an arrowhead, a little white goose, / A horse's shadow, a
snake on the loose. ..." The author closes with "Extra Credit
Riddles'7 and an invitation for children to write their own pic-
ture riddles.
9.32 Nims, Bonnie Larkin. Where Is the Bear at School? Illustrated
by Madelaine Gill. Albert Whitman, 1989. ISBN 0-8075-8935-7.
24p. 2-6. Fiction.
At school, children are busy hanging up their coats, listening to
a story, painting pictures, and playing on the playground. But
within the bustle of classroom activity, there's a teddy bear loose.
Readers are invited through rhyming text and repetitive refrain
to find the bear hiding on each page: "But I am looking for a
bear. Can you show me — where is the bear?" No matter where
bear hides, he does what the children do. The watercolor paint-
ings are of multicultural children thoroughly engaged with
school.
933 Stevenson, James. Quick! Turn the Page! Illustrated by James
Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09309-4. 32p.
4-7 (est.). Fiction.
Here's an innovative way in which readers can help characters
out of scrapes just by turning the page. If Sarah is sick of winter,
turn the page and give her spring. If Arthur can't get to the
movies until his room is cleaned, turn the page and it's clean as
a bean. But if you ignore the warning and turn the last page, it's
''the end." As always, young readers will find James Stevenson's
illustrations and text simple and appealing.
9.34 Yektai, Niki. What's Silly? Illustrated by Susannah Ryan. Clar-
ion Books, 1989. ISBN 0-89919-746-9. 32p. 2-8 (est.). Fiction.
In a book suited for interaction with the youngest of listeners,
the children's task is always the same: find what's silly in the
pictures. Cartoon-like illustrations provide the kind of silliness
that makes three- and four-year-old children scream with de-
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light: Mother lathers up to shave her face. Daughter wears her
skirt on her head, then swings from an upside-down tree.
There's even a toilet in the living room. No bother, though, if the
answer eludes — just turn the page to set everything right.
Language Play
9.35 Baer, Gene. Thump, Thump, Rat-a-Tat-Tat Illustrated by Lois
Ehlert. Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1989. ISBN
0-06-020362-5. 30p. 2-7. Fiction.
On the opening spread, the marching band unloads from the bus
with the rat-a-tat-tat of snare drums, the thump, thump of bass
drums, and the warmup sounds of chirping horns. Marching
boldly toward the reader, band and text enlarge to fill the pages.
Flags, plumes, "piping flutes/' and "flashing brass" are vibrant
cut-paper against Lois Ehlert's bold background colors. Text and
art are perfect complements: the rhythmic cadence of the ono-
matopoeic text thunders past and then fades.
9.36 Carlstrom, Nancy White. Baby-O. Illustrated by Sugie Steven-
son. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-12851-1. 32p. 3-6 (est.). Fic-
tion.
All the generations of an island family (from Baby-O to Granny-
O) board a jitney to take their wares to market. Festive Carib-
bean colors are a perfect match for the cadence of the text, its
singsong rhythms punctuated by onomatopoeic refrains. As
Baby-O chases the chickens in the garden patch, "Sing a song of
Baby-O, / Sing it soft, now, sing it slow. / Chucka Chucka."
Mama-O's cloth goes "Wusha Wusha" in the big tin tub, and
Papa-O's fishnets "dippa dippa" off the sandy shores.
9.37 Catalanotto, Peter. Mr. Mumble. Illustrated by Peter
Catalanotto. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN
0-531-08480-9. 32p. 4-7. Fiction.
Mr. Mumble wakes up with a cough one Saturday morning, and
as he sets out on a shopping trip, he discovers how much a little
cough can interfere with a person's routine. At the bakery he
asks for a dozen bagels; what he gets is a dozing beagle. At the
fruit stand, a request for a pound of pears gets Mr. Mumble a
panda bear. And a mention to the tailor of a light tan coat lands
Mr. Mumble a white goat. Peter Catalanotto's book is chock-full
of wonderful language play.
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9.38 Cauley, Lorinda Bryan. Clap Your Hands. Illustrated by Lorinda
Bryan Cauley G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22118-2.
32p. 3-6. Fiction.
"Reach for the sky, wiggle your toes. Stick out your tongue and
touch your nose." Smiling animals and children in a frenzy of
activity spill across double-page spreads in this spirited book for
which participation is a must. Colorful illustrations capture the
happy expressions of the playmates as they jump and twirl and
finally wave "Bye-bye!"
9.39 Falwell, Cathryn. Clowning Around. Illustrated by Cathryn Fal-
well. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08552-X. 32p. 3-6. Fic-
tion.
A red and white polka-dot clown juggles and rearranges over-
size letters against stark white backgrounds to make words and
fun for the youngest readers. As he pushes, pulls, reshapes, and
moves letters and their parts, the art magically follows, taking
shape and then transforming to match the print. Beginners may
want to try juggling and "clowning around" on paper with some
letters of their own.
9.40 Florian, Douglas. A Beach Day. Illustrated by Douglas Florian.
Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09105-9. 32p. 3 and up.
Fiction.
"Feet splash / Waves crash / Kites sail / Sand pail." With rhym-
ing, minimalist text, a family's day at the beach is revealed
through gestural bold line drawings in crayon, colored pencils,
and watercolors in sunny hues of yellow and gold. When the
day draws to a close, the foursome enjoys a shimmering fire-
works display. The last page lists and illustrates several shells
that can be found on coastal beaches.
9.41 Fox, Mem. Shoes from Grandpa. Illustrated by Patricia Mullins.
Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08448-5. 32p. 3-6 (est.). Fiction.
In cumulative fashion, Jessie is clothed by all the members of her
family. First, Grandpa gets shoes for Jessie. Then Dad decides,
"I'll buy you some socks from the local shops, / to go with the
shoes from Grandpa." Next, it's Mom who buys Jessie a skirt
"that won't show the dirt, / to go with the socks from the local
shops/' and on and on until Jessie asks politely for just "some
jeans." Torn paper and fabric scraps give the large-scale illustra-
tions pleasing textures.
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9.42 Gordon, Jeffie Ross. Six Sleepy Sheep. Illustrated by John
O'Brien. Caroline House, 1991. ISBN 1-878093-06-1. 32p. 2-6.
Fiction.
In a curly iron bed, six sleepy sheep slumber on six soft pil-
lows— until one sheep snores and the whole crew is awake. In
alliterative prose, the sleepy sheep try to regain repose through
slurping celery soup, telling spooky stories, singing silly songs,
and sipping simmered milk until, one by one, they snooze. At
last, when all six are asleep, one snores Sheep made curly
and textured with fine pen lines are distinguishable by human
accoutrements — necktie, eyeglasses, slippers, or a nightcap.
9.43 Heller, Ruth. Merry-Go-Round: A Book about Nouns. Illus-
trated by Ruth Heller. Grorset and Dunlap, 1990. ISBN 0-448-
40085-5. 46p, 6 and up. Nonfiction.
Ruth Heller adds another title to her series on language in this
rhyming, color-rich tribute to nouns. Opening with every
schoolchild's definition, "Nouns name a person, place or thing/'
the artist wraps a green-scaled, fuschia-tongued dragon around
birches, through which a determined maiden trots, and the text
labels: "a damsel, a forest, a dragon, ... a king." Children meet
nouns common and proper, abstract and concrete, compound
and collective/ singular and plural, all accompanied by dramatic
designs.
9.44 Hilton, Nette. Prince Lachlan. Illustrated by Ann James. Or-
chard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08463-9. 32p. 3-6 (est.). Fiction.
In kilt and a jaunty tam-o'-shanter, Prince Lachlan announces his
comings and goings about the castle with sounds like "smash/7
"crash," and "thud." "Prince Lachlan is home," his mother un-
derstates. "I know," sighs his laconic father, the king. Nothing in
the castle is quite safe from the Prince's energy. But this irritation
becomes an asset when the Great One threatens the kingdom —
and Prince Lachlan sets off to "see about that." Repetitive
phrases and onomatopoeia add to the appeal.
9.45 Macaulay, David. Black and White. Illustrated by David Macau-
lay. Houghton Mifflin, 1990. ISBN 0-395-552151-3. 32p. All ages
(est.). Fiction.
Not without warning, readers are faced with double-page
spreads divided into four seemingly dissimilar segments. How
do they proceed? Once through the book in conventional fash-
ion? Four times through, reading corresponding quadrants? Or
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should readers visit and revisit, each time shuffling and reshuf-
fling these elements: a boy returning by train to his parents, a
row of newspaper-reading commuters, a pair of wacky parents,
and a herd of Holstein cows. David Macaulay leaves it to readers
to decide if he has written four stories or one. Caldecott Medal
1991.
9.46 MacCarthy, Patricia. Herds of Words. Illustrated by Patricia
MacCarthy. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-
0892-0. 32p. 3-6. Nonfiction.
In batik paintings on silk, groups and families of "things" are
gathered into scenes and labeled with their collective nouns.
Near a bright blue watering hole, a stand of flamingos, a bask of
crocodiles, and a clutch of eggs share a habitat; under a galaxy of
stars, a coven of witches stirs the brew, while a parliament of owls
keeps watch. Such unusual nomenclature as a wedge of swans, a
leap of leopards, and an exaltation of larks fills the pages.
9.47 McMillan, Bruce. One Sun: A Book of Terse Verse. Play Day: A
Book of Terse Verse. Photographs by Bruce McMillan. Holiday
House, 1990. 32p. 4-6 (est.). Nonfiction.
Terse verse is an adjective-noun combination that rhymes. Bruce
McMillan's two books of terse verse are inspired by the seashore
and backyard, with full-page color photographs of such verses
as "sand hand," "wet pet," "fun run," and "fat bat." Warm skin
shades of photogenic children and royal blues and brilliant
greens of sky water, and grass are set opposite the boldly out-
lined words. In classrooms in which teachers cover the words,
children use the book as puzzles to be solved. Best fest!
9.48 Merriam, Eve. Fighting Words. Illustrated by David Small. Mor-
row Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09677-8. 32p. 5 and up.
Fiction.
In her author's note, Eve Merriam acknowledges that all the
fighting words in her book "live happily, harmoniously together
in the Oxford English Dictionary and in Webster's Unabridged/'
Within the story, the fighting words are hurled and blasted and
growled and howled between two friends, who admire each
other so much that it calls for a fight. Fighting words appear in
giant type (Lummox, Ignoramus, Ninny, Lout) while the children
clamor over and through their remarkably undersized world to
be friends again.
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9.49 Most, Bernard. Zoodles. Illustrated by Bernard Most. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-299969-8. 32p. 3-8. Nonfic-
tion.
"What do you call a kangaroo that wakes you up every day?"
Answer: "A kangarooster!" In this animal riddle book, Bernard
Most creates name-blended imaginary beasts. Unlike other
imaginary animal books, however, Most doesn't produce a new
body design merging the two animals. Instead, he lets each
animal retain its recognizable shape and form on the answer
page. As with the author /illustrator's dinosaur books, these
animal drawings are large, simple, and cheerful.
9.50 Rosen, Michael, reteller. We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Illus-
trated by Helen Oxenbury. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-689-50476-4. 32p. 4-S. Fiction.
On expansive pages, alternately black-and-white and color, a
father and four children set forth on the traditional bear hunt,
complete with its predictable challenges of long grass, deep
river, oozy mud, and dark forest — all of which must be negoti-
ated: "We can't go over it. / We can't go under it. / Oh, no! /
We've got to go through it!" Most fun of all are the full-color
sound pages, on which "splash splosh" the river, "squelch
squerch" the mud, and "swishy swashy" the grass. Boston Globe-
Horn Book Honor Book, 1990.
9.51 Shaw, Nancy Sheep in a Shop. Illustrated by Margot Apple.
Houghton Mifflin, 1991. ISBN 0-395-53681-2. 32p. 2-5. Fiction.
It's a rollicking shopping trip wilh five comical sheep. The goal:
to find the perfect birthday present for a friend. These enthusi-
astic customers try on jackets, play with rackets, fly planes, try
trains, and dismantle a display of beach balls along the way.
Rhyming text and colored-pencil drawings that offer just the
right sheepish expressions are a perfect combination for a suc-
cessful read. Nancy Shaw's Sheep in a Jeep and Sheep on a Ship add
more sheep adventures.
9.52 Shaw, Nancy. Sheep on a Ship. Illustrated by Margot Apple.
Houghton Mifflin, 1989. ISBN 0-395-48160-0. 26p. 2-6 (est.). Fic-
tion.
The silly sheep from Nancy Shaw's Sheep in a Jeep and Sheep in a
Shop are having another tongue-tripping adventure. This time,
in rhyming text, they are pirates on a deep-sea trip. When a
storm arises, they are comically unprepared: "Waves slosh.
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Sheep slip. Decks tip. Sheep slide. Sheep trip. Sheep collide."
Colored pencil drawings add action to the storm and mild des-
peration to their sheep-overboard faces.
9.53 Shaw, Nancy. Sheep Out to Eat- Illustrated by Margot Apple.
Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-61128-8. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Dining out for tea is a disaster for the sheep whose rhyming
adventures have populated Sheep in a Jeep and Sheep in a Shop.
This time, they can't read the menus, so they neither know what
to order nor how to eat it. They add sugar, salt, and mustard to
their lovdy spinach custard. Adding pepper to their teacakes is
even worse. Sneezes turn the teashop upside down. Ejected,
they find the lawn is just what sheep need to munch for lunch.
9.54 Steig, Jeanne. Alpha Beta Chowder. Illustrated by William Steig.
HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-205007-9. 32p. 4-10 (est.). Fic-
tion.
A collaboration of Steigs has cooked up an alphabet chowder of
twenty-six rhymes and seasoned them with spirited, witty char-
acters. For the letter H, there is the "Heebie-jeebies," which is
what a harpy with the hiccups hurls upon the hag who hexes
her. In alliterative verse with the bite of Ogden Nash or the sting
of Roald Dahl, Jeanne Steig succeeds with such unexpected sub-
jects as "Ken, the killer kangaroo," and Daphne, who dresses
divinely.
9.55 Ziefert, Harriet. Parade. Illustrated by Saul Mandel. Ban-
tam/Little Rooster Books, 1990. ISBN 0-553-05862-2. 32p. 2-6
(est.). Fiction.
"A parade! A parade! I know a parade by the sound of the drum,
A-rum-a-tee-tum! A-rum-a-tee-tum!" In rhythmic, easy-to-read
text that evokes a cadence, Harriet Ziefert describes a circus
parade as it marches jauntily down the street, accompanied by
clowns and elephants, jugglers and twirlers, and popcorn and
candy Saul Mandel's loose, cartoon-like drawings complement
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"J," says the poem matter-of-factly,
"J am a cloud,
lama tree,
lama city,
1 am the sea,
lama golden
mystery."
But, adds the poem silently,
I cannot speak until you come.
Reader, come, come with me.
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10 Poetry
Anthologies
10.1 Bennett, Jill, compiler. The Animal Fair, Illustrated by Susie
Jenkin-Pearce. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-670-82691-X. 32p.
This collection of twenty-two rhymes in celebration of animals
includes works by Aileen Fisher, Langston Hughes, and Eleanor
Farjeon, as well as humorous verse by anonymous poets, such
as the title poem, " Animal Fair." Watercolor and ink combine on
generously spaced page layouts to achieve a whimsy that sits
lightly with the verse.
10.2 Big Bear's Treasury: A Children's Anthology. Candlewick
Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-113-0. 80p. 4-8 (est).
Dozens of poems and very short stories to match every mood are
woven together with excerpts from well-known fairy tales and
nonsense rhymes in this second volume of Big Bear's favorites.
The anthology is enriched by the inclusion of original illustra-
tions and features works by Anthony Browne, Charlotte Voake,
Helen Oxenbury, and Jan Ormerod. The pages take only minutes
to read aloud, but are distinctive and sufficiently illustrated for
the youngest to find and "read" alone.
10.3 Booth, David, compiler. Voices on the Wind: Poems for All
Seasons. Illustrated by Mich&e Lemieux. Morrow Junior Books,
1990. ISBN 0-688-09555-0. 48p. All ages.
Poems from favorite poets celebrating the sights and sounds of
the seasons are combined with artistic impressions of the poems'
moods. Included are Mary Ann Hoberman's "Spiders," Robert
Louis Stevenson's "Autumn Fires," Beatrix Potter's "Fishes
Come Bite!" and William Blake's "The Lamb."
10.4 Bruchac, Joseph, and Jonathan London. Thirteen Moons on Tur-
tle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons. Illustrated by
Thomas Locker. Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22141-7. 28p.
All ages.
Many North American Indian tribes used the scales of the tur-
tle's shell to represent the "months" of the year. From traditions
of the Sioux, Lakota, and Cherokee, to name a few, this collection
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of seasonal poems represents an anthology of native beliefs.
Each "moon" includes both a legend and a dramatic, brilliantly
hued oil painting. Together, they provide a unique orientation to
time, the Earth, and humanity's role within each.
10.5 Cameo Cats. Illustrated by Isabelle Brent. Little, Brown, 1992.
ISBN 0-316-10836-7. 22p. 6 and up (est.).
This ornate anthology features bordered mosaics in royal colors
and snippets from literature celebrating felines. Contributors
range from Edward Lear to Chaucer to Mother Goose. The
cameo portraits represent cats of various types and in varying
poses. "Even the smallest of the felines is a masterpiece," said
Da Vinci, and this tiny jewel of a book demonstrates that mas-
tery.
10.6 Cassedy, Sylvia, and Kunihiro Suetake, translators. Red Drag-
onfly on My Shoulder. Illustrated by Molly Bang. HarperCol-
lins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-022625-0. 32p. 6-10 (est).
Turn the collection sideways to read, scroll-like, these thirteen
haiku, the ancient Japanese form of poetry. The translations offer
inspired images, but Molly Bang's clever and playful collages
demand close attention as well. Throughout, she uses common
materials — from a yam to a crab leg — in inspired ways. Jet-black
crickets constructed of safety pins, screws, wires, and hairpins
climb blades of grass toward a golden cricket to accompany the
lines "Above the chorus, / listen! A single cricket / shakes a
golden bell."
10.7 Cole, Joanna, and Stephanie Calmenson, compilers. The Eentsy,
Weentsy Spider: Fingerplays and Action Rhymes. Illustrated
by Alan Tiegreen. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-
09439-2. 64p. 3 and up.
This cheery collection of action rhymes brings together some of
the most popular rhymes ("This Old Man," "I'm a Little Tea-
pot") as well as less familiar pieces. "How-to" illustrations dem-
onstrate how to act out the rhymes, gesture by gesture. An index
to first lines, bibliography, and some musical arrangements are
also included.
10.8 Cole, Joanna, and Stephanie Calmenson, compilers. Miss Mary
Mack, and Other Children's Street Rhymes. Illustrated by Alan
Tiegreen. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08330-7. 64p.
7 and up.
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Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson have collected five chap-
ters of rhymes for street games and jumping rope — not the
rhymes read to kids in school or at home, but those that children
experience while playing independently Topical chapters in-
clude "Hand-Clapping/' "Ball-Bouncing/' and "Teases and
Comebacks/' with introductory paragraphs instructing readers
on hand-clapping and ball-bouncing techniques. The compilers
go to the line in this collection and include street rhymes to
which some parents might object, but which kids often chant
among themselves.
10.9 Cole, William, compiler. A Zooful of Animals. Illustrated by
Lynn Munsinger. Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-52278-1.
88p. 4-9.
A trip to the zoo is the organizing theme for this wide-ranging
collection of whimsical poetry. Humorous poems and illustra-
tions are gracefully balanced and vividly formatted. Both fa-
mous poets (such as John Ciardi, Rudyard Kipling, and Carolyn
Wells) and little-known authors contribute poems about the
funny, wry, and often-touching plights of a variety of animals.
Personified inhabitants of this eccentric world range from a
lonely platypus to a dancing giraffe. Comical paintings are care-
fully drawn, colorful, and engaging.
10.10 Daniel, Mark, compiler. A Child's Treasury of Seaside Verse.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0889-0. 130p.
All ages.
In this collection of verses inspired by the sea, works by nine-
teenth-century and early twentieth-century British and Ameri-
can poets predominate. Accompanying poems by Byron, Whit-
man, Longfellow, Rossetti, Poe, and Dickinson are full-color
reproductions of oil paintings from the Edwardian and Victorian
eras, as well as black-and-white prints.
10.11 Demi, compiler. In the Eyes of the Cat: Japanese Poetry for All
Seasons. Illustrated by Demi. Henry Holt, 1992. ISBN 0-8050-
1955-3. 77p. All ages (est.).
Classic Japanese poetry is organized around the seasons of the
year, with animals and their activities depicted in ink and water-
color paintings which capture both the subject and the mood of
each poem. This collection exemplifies simple, elegant imagery
for students of all ages — from a mother hen at a pond pecking
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her image into bits to the monkey in winter who wants a warm
snowsuit
10.12 Frank, Josette, compiler. Snow toward Evening: A Year in a
River Valley. Illustrated by Thomas Locker. Dial Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-8037-0811-4. 32p. 5 and up (est.).
The rich combination of poems and paintings makes Snow to-
ward Evening a picture book to be appreciated by readers of all
ages. Poets such as Langston Hughes, William Wordsworth, and
John Updike describe the diversity of the seasons. Thomas
Locker's lush, detailed oil paintings of the Hudson River Valley
allow the reader to experience the grandeur of nature. Teachers
could use the book to introduce younger children to close obser-
vation and reflection on the seasons, or older readers to the
exquisite imagery of language.
10.13 Goldstein, Bobbye S., compiler. Inner Chimes: Poems on Poetry.
Illustrated by Jane Breskin Zalben. Boyds Mills Press/Word-
song, 1992. ISBN 1-56397-040-6. 24p. All ages.
Delicate and engaging illustrations help word lovers of all ages
to enjoy again the familiar works of Eleanor Farjeon ("Poetry"),
Eve Merriam ("Inside a Poem"), and Beatrice Schenk de Reg-
niers ("Keep a Poem in Your Pocket") in this twenty-poem col-
lection which celebrates the wonder of poetry. Young poets will
be reminded of the nature of poetry ("It doesn't always have to
rhyme") and the comforts and challenges of writing it ("Where
do you get the idea for a poem?").
10.14 Goldstein, Bobbye S., compiler. What's on the Menu? Illustrated
by Chris L. Demarest. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-83031-3.
32p. 3-8.
From animal crackers to chocolate cake, Italian noodles to cod-
fish, Bobbye Goldstein gathers poems with food as their subject
and organizes them into a day's bill of fare. For the opening
section titled "From Sleepyhead to Breakfast Spread," there is
"Breakfast Talk" by Bobbi Katz, John Ciardi's "Mummy Slept
Late ..." and Karla Kuskin's "The Meal." Throughout the day,
readers are offered tastes of the works of Eve Merriam, Arnold
Adoff, X. J. Kennedy, Aileen Fisher, Jack Prelutsky, and Ogden
Nash. Watercolor washes over ink-line cartoons make for sim-
ple, cheery pages.
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10-15 Harvey, Anne, compiler. Shades of Green, Illustrated by John
Lawrence. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-10890-3. 192p.
12 and up.
Selecting works by Walt Whitman, William Blake, and Chaucer,
Anne Harvey shows a historical concern about the environment
in this collection of poems celebrating nature. Grouped into ten
chapters ranging from "A Green Hope" through "So They Are
Felled" to 'Tor Those Born Later/' the cumulative message of
this anthology is that humanity should look upon itself as one
with, not superior to, the natural world.
10-16 Hopkins, Lee Bennett, compiler. Good Books, Good Times! Il-
lustrated by Harvey Stevenson. Harper and Row/Charlotte
Zolotow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-06-022528-9. 32p. 5-8.
For book fans of all stripes, for teachers and librarians who wish
to grow book lovers, and for the sheer joy of reading about
reading, Lee Bennett Hopkins has selectea fourteen celebratory
poems, and Harvey Stevenson has painted readers' worlds to
accompany each. For Arnold Lobel's "Books to the Ceiling/' a
child sits atop a mile-high stack wearing the beard he'll have
before he reads them all. Poets such as Aileen Fisher, X. J. Ken-
nedy, Jack Prelutsky, and David McCord share their imagina-
tions and sunny reading days.
10-17 Hopkins, Lee Bennett, compiler. Happy Birthday. Illustrated by
Hilary Knight. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1991. ISBN 0-671-70973-9. 30p. 5-9 (est).
This collection of sixteen birthday poems is cleverly arranged
and illustrated to follow a birthday boy awakening on "A Spe-
cial Day" (by Sandra Liatsos) to the tucked-in star blessing of
William Shakespeare. Along the way, the preparation, festivities,
and traditions are exuberantly engaged in by children. Poets
include Myra Cohn Livingston, Rose Fyleman, Aileen Fisher,
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, and Dr. Seuss.
10*18 Hopkins, Lee Bennett, compiler. On the Farm. Illustrated by
Laurel Molk. Little, Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-37274-9. 32p. 4-10
(est).
Superimposed on homey illustrations in colors of the seasons
are sixteen poems by a roster of award-winning poets. Subjects
for Aileen Fisher, Valerie Worth, David McCord, Lilian Moore,
William Carlos Williams, and others include farm animals
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(cows, foals, pigs, roosters), farm activities (berry picking, hay-
ing), and farm equipment (wheelbarrow, lawn mower).
10.19 Hopkins, Lee Bennett, compiler. Questions. Illustrated by Caro-
lyn CrolL HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1992. ISBN
0-06-022413-4. 64p. 4-7 (est.).
In sections tided "Who?" "What?" "Where?" "When?" "How?"
and "Why?" Lee Bennett Hopkins collects poetry and simple
rhymes that ask questions. Poets Eve Merriam, Karla Kuskin,
AQeen Fisher, Sandra Liatsos, Dorothy Aldis, Leland Jacobs, and
Hopkins himself are represented. Best of all, young readers (and
questioners) can manage for themselves the poems in this I Can
Read Book. From Margaret Wise Brown, Hopkins selected "The
Secret Song": "Who saw the petals / drop from the rose? / 1, said
the spider, / But nobody knows." Carolyn Croll's illustrations
are rounded forms in warm colors.
10.20 Hopkins, Lee Bennett, compiler. Side by Side: Poems to Read
Together. Illustrated by Hilary Knight. Simon and Schuster
Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-73622-1. 96p. 4 and
up.
Favorite poems, classic and contemporary, are spread across
oversize pages and encircled by jubilant children and animals.
Poems with a similar setting or theme are illustrated within a
single double-page spread. For example, "The Picnic," "Munch-
ing Peaches," "Seaweed," and "Sea Wave" are all illustrated by
a sandy beach scene with playful splashers. Hilary Knight's
watercolors are muted, but her subjects are consistently joyous
and animated.
10.21 Hopkins, Lee Bennett, compiler. To the Zoo: Animal Poems*
Illustrated by John Wallner. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-
37273-0. 32p. 4-9 (est).
Here is a collection of poems, short and long, in testimony to the
zoo and its inhabitants. Included are works by Myra Cohn Liv-
ingston, Dorothy Aldis, Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, Maxine
Kumin, and Lee Bennett Hopkins himself. Tribute is offered to
zebras, camels, hippos, and monkeys. The dappled paintings
give texture to the animals, depth to the pages, and bring light
to the faces of the children.
10*22 I Love You: Verses and Sweet Sayings* Nursery Poems and
Prayers* Nursery Songs and Lullabies* Illustrated by Bessie
Pease Gutman. Grosset and Dunlap, 1990-91. 30p. All ages.
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Full-page reproductions of Bessie Pease Gutmann's rosy early
twentieth-century paintings of babies and toddlers grace these
nostalgic anthologies. Songs and Lullabies prints musical arrange-
ments for each of its tunes, including "Where is Thumbkin?"
and "The Mulberry Bush." Verses and Sweet Sayings features
poems about friendship and love. Poems and Prayers collects
tradiHonal nursery rhymes ("One, Two, Buckle My Shoe") as
well as other cherished verses.
10.23 Kennedy, X. J., and Dorothy M. Kennedy, compilers. Talking
like the Rain: A First Book of Poems. Illustrated by Jane Dyer.
Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-48889-5. 95p. All ages.
Luminescent watercolors reflect the varied tones of favorite po-
ems, old and new. Works of Christina Rossetti, Edward Lear,
Robert Frost, and Robert Louis Stevenson are set beside those of
Myra Cohn Livingston, David McCord, Dennis Lee, and Karla
Kuskin. Poems are gathered into sections of play, family, magic
and wonder, and calendars and clocks. The compilers link the
inspiration for their title to Isak Dinesen, who wrote of young
field workers who, enchanted with the sound of rhymes, begged
Dinesen to "speak like the rain."
10.24 Larrick, Nancy, compiler. Mice Are Nice. Illustrated by Ed
Young. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21495-X. 45p. All ages.
"Mice are whiskers, mice like rice, mice are tiny, mice are nice."
In gathering this collection of poems about mice by such re-
nowned poets as John Ciardi, A. A. Milne, Patricia Hubbell, and
others, Nancy Larrick has captured the innocence and playful-
ness of these tiny creatures. Ed Young's full-page, dark-toned
charcoal and pastel sketches illustrate the celebrated verses and
help to convey the mysterious nature of these gentle friends.
10.25 Larrick, Nancy, compiler. The Night of the Whippoorwill. Illus-
trated by David Ray. Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-21874-2.
71p. All ages.
In her foreword to The Night of the Whippoorwill, Nancy Larrick
writes that "Through the ages, musicians, poets, and storytellers
have been caught up in . . . nighttime magic." These thirty-four
selections from both ancient and modern poets were collected in
tribute to the night and its continuing enchantment. Each is
accompanied by the night colors of David Ray's acrylic paint-
ings. Included are selections from Langston Hughes, David
McCord, Jane Yolen, Carl Sandburg, and Patricia Hubbell, as
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well as from Hopi and Papago Indians, Estonians, and Society
Islanders.
10.26 Larrick, Nancy, compiler. To the Moon and Back: A Collection
of Poems. Illustrated by Catharine O'Neill Delacorte Press,
1991. ISBN 0-385-30159-6. 84p. 6-9.
Forty-eight English and American poets and sixty-six poems are
represented in this collection that covers topics, ideas, and
moods that range "to the moon and back." Title credit belongs
to Rowena Bennett's "From the Witch of Willowby Wood."
Nancy Larrick's organizational sections include "I'll Tell You a
Story," "To the Edge of the Dashing Sea," "Casting Their Nets
for Stars," "How Nice to Be a Speckled Frog," "Someone Small
but a Piece of It All," and others.
10.27 Larrick, Nancy, and Wendy Lamb, editors. To Ride a Butterfly:
Original Pictures, Stories, Poems, and Songs for Children by
Fifty-two Distinguished Authors and Illustrators. Bantam
Doubleday Dell, 1991. ISBN 0-440-50402-3. 96p. All ages.
To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Reading Is Funda-
mental, fifty-two highly regarded authors and illustrators of
books for children contributed original drawings, paintings,
photographs, stories, poems, songs, and nonfiction to this mag-
nificent full-color collection. Joining in as donors were suppliers
of materials (paper and cartons) and services (printers, binders,
separators, strippers, typesetters). The purchase of this book
means a contribution to RIF, a fifty-state nonprofit organization
devoted to bringing books to children.
10.28 Livingston, Myra Cohn, compiler. Dog Poems. Illustrated by
Leslie Morrill. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0776-4. 32p.
5-12 (est).
Fourteen poems are collected here for all dog-loving readers.
Poems range in scope from Ann Whitford Paul's description of
the "Newborn Puppy" to John Ciardi's loving account of his
"Dollar Dog" to Beverly McLoughland's playful look at the
always-brave "Chihuahua." This varied group of traditional
and contemporary poems is illustrated with pencil sketches.
10.29 Livingston, Myra Cohn, compiler. If You Ever Meet a Whale.
Illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher. Holiday House, 1992.
ISBN 0-8234-0940-6. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
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If you ever meet a whale outside of its ocean home, try to
arrange to meet the whales in this volume, experiencing them
through the poetry of John Ciardi, X. J. Kennedy, or Elizabeth
Coatsworth, as well as through poetry by Native Americans and
Greenland Inuits. The poetry itself ranges from the wrenching
pain of a harpooned whale in its last confused moments of life
to the lighthearted anonymous title poem. Leonard Everett
Fisher's paintings are equal to the range of feelings.
1030 Livingston, Myra Cohn, compiler. Poems for Grandmothers.
Illustrated by Patricia Cullen-Clark. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN
0-8234-0830-2. 32p. 5-8.
Grandmothers across time and representing all kinds of life-
styles— from those who work at the department store to those
who wear wool shawls and rock in a chair — are celebrated by
poets such as David McCord, X. J. Kennedy, Lucille Clifton, and
Valerie Worth. Black-and-white pencil drawings find a child's
link to each grandmother.
10.31 Livingston, Myra Cohn, compiler. A Time to Talk: Poems of
Friendship. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1992. ISBN 0-689-
50558-2. 115p. 12 and up.
The title of this collection is taken from Robert Frost's "Time to
Talk/7 a poem of testimony to leaving work undone to walk to
the stone wall "for a friendly visit." Five sections divide the
poetry into "Friends in Company/7 "Strange Friends," "False
Friends/7 "Lost Friends," and "Friends Remembered." Among
the poets whose works are included are Paul Lawrence Dunbar,
e. e. cummings, Gwendolyn Brooks, Bertolt Brecht, Christina
Rossetti, and Emily Dickinson.
10.32 Marzollo, Jean, adapter. The Teddy Bear Book. Illustrated by
Ann Schweninger. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN
0-8037-0633-2. 32p. 2-7.
For those who love their teddies, here is a collection of jump-
rope jingles, songs, and traditional rhymes adapted to yield a
teddy bear flair. In "Eenie, meenie, minie, mo," it's a teddy, not
a tiger, that gets caught by the toe. In "Down by the Station,"
teddy bears are all in a row. Other rhymes have teddy where it
has always been — in bear hunts and in jumping rhymes turning
around and touching the ground. Illustrations are bear-filled
and sunny.
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Verses by James Marsh (see 1 0.65). C. Northern Lullaby by Nancy White Carlstrom;
illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon (see 1 0.82). D. Neighborhood Odes by Gary Soto;
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1033 Milnes, Gerald, compiler. Granny Will Your Dog Bite, and
Other Mountain Rhymes. Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken
Root. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-394-94749-5.
45p. 4-10.
Every nation must pass on its traditional art to its children, and
this collection of Appalachian folk poetry does exactly that. The
pages include riddles, spelling rhymes, nonsense rhymes, and
stories; rhyme, dialect, and humor combine to make them irre-
sistable introductions to a culture. Full-color Rockwell-like illus-
trations of mountain life help explain and dramatize the lan-
guage. A foot-tapping audio tape is available.
10.34 Moore, Lilian, compiler. Sunflakes: Poems for Children. Illus-
trated by Jan Ormerod. Clarion Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-58833-2.
96p. All ages.
Lilian Moore believes that poems in the lives of young children
can help them "to stay in touch with the poets they . . . are/'
Primarily for this audience she has drawn together forty poems
for sharing and enjoying, for remembering sensory pleasures,
for comforting, for playing with ideas and language, and for
stretching the imagination. Jan Ormerod's gently washed
sketches edge works by Valerie Worth, Eve Merriarn, David
McCord, Karla Kuskin, Mary Ann Hoberman, John Ciardi, Jack
Prelutsky, and others.
10.35 Nye, Naomi Shihab, compiler. This Same Sky: A Collection of
Poems from around the World. Four Winds Press, 1992. ISBN
0-02-768440-7. 212p. All ages (est.).
Naomi Shihab Nye has collected poems from all around the
world that are "accessible to younger readers/' Poets from Mex-
ico, Paraguay, Kuwait, Syria, El Salvador, Bangladesh, and sixty-
two other countries are grouped in three sections labeled
"Dreams and Dreamers," "Families," and "Human Mysteries."
A noted poet herself, Nye believes that "those of us living in the
United States suffer from a particular literary provinciality,
imagining ourselves to be the primary readers and writers of the
planet." The voices of similar struggles attest to our connections
to those in foreign lands.
10.36 Osborne, Mary Pope, compiler Bears, Bears, Bears: A Treasury
of Stories, Songs, and Poems about Bears. Illustrated by Karen
Lee Schmidt. Silver Press, 1990. ISBN 0-671-69631-9. 96p. 3-7.
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Bears, bears everywhere star in a bear revue of poems, legends,
fables, rhymes, and songs. Included are excerpts from Maurice
Sendak's Little Bear and from A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. Ar-
nold Lobel's "The Bear and the Crow" from his Fables is here, as
well as poems by Jane Yolen, Margaret Wise Brown, Ogden
Nash, and Dennis Lee. Folktales and fables are included from
the Inuit, Native Americans, and the American South. Bear tales
are also translated from the Norse and German.
10.37 Prelutsky, Jack, compiler. Poems of A, Nonny Mouse. Illus-
trated by Henrik Drescher. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-394-98711-X. 44p. 5-9 (est).
Thanks to an unexpected letter from a rodent poet, Ms. A.
Nonny Mouse, Jack Prelutsky has been able to correct the typo-
graphical errors that, over the years, credited Ms. Mouse's many
poems to "Anonymous." With her works now (at last) collected
in a book of her own, Ms. Mouse invited Mr. Prelutsky to tuck
in a few of his own poems as well, which he did, anonymously
of course. Funny, bouncing rhymes abound with zany color
illustrations to boot.
10.38 Rosen, Michael, editor. Home. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolo-
tow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-021789-8. 32p. 6-12 (est.).
In support of Share Our Strength, an organization to aid the
homeless, Michael Rosen has gathered the contributions of thir-
teen authors and seventeen illustrators who, in turn, waived
their royalties in support of hunger relief. The pieces explore the
theme of home as a special place of belonging from the vantage
points of varying genres, cultures, and art styles. For Fritz Bran-
denberg and Aliki, home is "My Bed" and all the roles that a
child plays out there. Also included are works by Karla Kuskin
and Myra Cohn Livingston and artwork by Leo and Diane Dil-
lon and Jerry Pinkney.
1039 Rosen, Michael, compiler. Itsy-Bitsy Beasties: Poems from
around the World- Illustrated by Alan Baker. Carolrhoda Books,
1992. ISBN 0-87614-747-3. 32p. 5-8.
From the playground version of "Little Miss Muffet" (in which
Miss Muffet eats the spider) to Lilian Moore's "Hey Bug!" to
Japanese and aboriginal poems, Michael Rosen has produced a
collection of tributes to nature's smallest creatures — bees and
fleas, worms and wasps. Some of the poems are humorous, some
are thoughtful, but each is very short, easy to read, and accom-
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parried by Alan Baker's sharp-line, realistic interpretations of the
subjects.
10.40 Schwartz, Alvin, compiler. And the Green Grass Grew All
Around: Folk Poetry from Everyone. Illustrated by Sue Trues-
dell. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-022758-3. 195p. All ages.
On the cover flap of Alvin Schwartz's collection, folk poetry is
equated with "autograph and street rhymes, parodies, riddles,
and nonsense" — the verse of ordinary people that begs to be
chanted, sung, shared, and created. Here, three hundred rarely
written-down verses that children teach children are collected
along with source information. Among the sections are "Peo-
ple," "Food," "School," "Teases and Taunts," and "Wishes and
Warnings." Remember "Liar, liar, pants on fire?" In a classroom
library, this book will never get reshelved.
10.41 Schwartz, Alvin, compiler. I Saw You in the Bathtub, and Other
Folk Rhymes. Illustrated by Syd Hoff. Harper and Row, 1989.
ISBN 0-06-025299-5. 64p. 5-8 (est.).
Children's humorist Alvin Schwartz has gathered forty folk
rhymes (jingles, jump-rope rhymes, and even playground
taunts) from eleven states and three countries into an I Can Read
Book; for example: "Tattle tale, ginger ale, Stick your head in a
garbage pail." Each rhyme, illustrated with Syd Hoff 's familiar
artwork, covers only one or two pages and offers beginners
predictable print. The real appeal, however, is the element of
silly humor in each rhyme, which is bound to entertain children.
10.42 Whipple, Laura, compiler. Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons, and
Other Creatures That Never Were. Illustrated by Eric Carle.
Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22105-0. 69p. 5-9 (est.).
If you were asked to choose only one illustrator to produce a
picture poetry book of dragons and other imaginary beasts, you
might say without hesitiation, "Eric Carle!" Imagine a wildly
sprawling, clawing Chinese dragon that requires two fold-out
pages just to contain it. Imagine Pegasus, Anansi, and centaurs,
or a unicorn, griffin, and phoenix from Carle's unbridled fancy.
Included are poems about fantasy creatures by such poets as
Karla Kuskin, Rainer Maria Rilke, Paul Fleischman, and Myra
Cohn Livingston in this companion book to Carle's Animals
Animals. Bring out the paint and colored tissue, because both
books beg for response.
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10.43 Adoff, Arnold. Chocolate Dreams. Illustrated by Turi MacCom-
bie. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-06823-5.
63p. 8-12 (est).
Chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate stew, macaroni and choco-
late, sweet milk-chocolate-covered cherries, and a steamy cup of
hot chocolate with melting marshmallows are all inspirations for
these forty-eight original poems. Wordplay, story poems, and
even labels for chocolate products are included in this tempt-
ingly illustrated anthology for chocolate devotees. The poet
warns, "We will be watching very lovingly to make sure no one
licks any of these pages, bites the binding, or chews the covers
of this chocolate book."
10.44 Barker, Cicely Mary. A Treasury of Flower Fairies. Illustrated by
Cicely Mary Barker. Federick Warne, 1991. ISBN 0-7232-3796-4.
126p. All ages.
This handsome volume, collected from Cicely Mary Barker's
many flower fairy books, gives the reader an introduction to the
grace of her illustrations and the charming poetry that she cre-
ated to share her love of wildflowers. The poems combine fanci-
ful fairy songs and accurate descriptions of each flower, includ-
ing occasional warnings not to eat them. The illustrations are
enlarged and reprinted from her original watercolors begun in
1923 in which she faithfully depicts each flower and the fairy
who sings its song.
10.45 Bryan, Ashley. Sing to the Sun. Illustrated by Ashley Bryan.
HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020833-3. 32p. All ages (est.).
Twenty-three original poems "sing to the sun" in the rhythms
and voice of the Caribbean, accompanied by the poet/illustra-
tor's patterns of shapes and colors in primitive representations
of the songs. There's the swooshing poem of "The Hurricane":
"I blow as I wish / I wish / I wish / I crush and / I splash and
/ I rush and / I swish." Then at last: "Ah, now the wind listens
/ It brushes my hair / Chases clouds slowly / Sings in my ear,
'Whooree, whooree!' " Ashley Bryan invites participation in nature
and family.
10.46 Ciardi, John. The Hopeful Trout, and Other Limericks. Illus-
trated by Susan Meddaugh. Houghton Mifflin, 1989. ISBN 0-395-
43606-0. 52p. 6 and up.
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Lively limericks by John Ciardi, winner of the 1982 NCTE
Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, are arranged by
topic headings such as "It Came from Outer Space" and "Some-
times Even Parents Win." The rhymes are funny, silly yet clever,
and many recount full narrative stories in the course of their five
short lines about such characters as the silly old skinflint named
Quince. Susan Meddaugh's quirky pen-and-ink illustrations
add depth to the text, sometimes leading the reader down unex-
pected paths of interpretation.
10.47 de Gasztold, Carmen Bernos (translated by Rumer Godden).
Prayers from the Ark: Selected Poems. Illustrated by Barry
Moser. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN 0-670-84496-9. 32p. 8 and up
(est.).
First published within a French abbey, the manuscript from
which these prayers were selected was discovered by Rumer
Godden, who translated them because she believed in their
economy, sense, and truthfulness. Godden explains in the fore-
word to these thirteen prayers of the ark animals that they are
not wishes, pleas, or cries, but rather convey acceptance of one's
state. Noah's pensive prayer is to reach the shore of "Your cove-
nant." The pig harrumphs that he won't thank them "for fatten-
ing me up to make bacon." Barry Moser's paintings are lumi-
nous portraits of each supplicant.
10.48 de la Mare, Walter. Peacock Pie: A Book of Rhymes. Illustrated
by Louise Brierley. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-1124-2. lllp.
5 and up (est.).
First published in 1913, this collection offers ninety-two rhymed
poems, interspersed with softly shadowed black-and-white
etchings and pastel color plates prepared for this edition. Al-
though young readers may not understand some of the vocabu-
lary (darnel, fray, dree, cullie), they will still delight in the rhymes
and rhythms of Walter de la Mare's verse. The poems, ranging
in length from eight lines to five pages, touch on such varied
topics as castle thieves, mistletoe, ships, mad princes, witches,
and fairies.
10.49 Dickinson, Emily (selected by Karen Ackerman). A Brighter
Garden. Illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN
0-399-21490-9. 63p. 6-12 (est.).
To commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of the first
publication of Emily Dickinson's poetry, Karen Ackerman has
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selected twenty-three poems that revel in the relationships be-
tween human beings and their natural world. In her introduc-
tion, Ackerman writes that Emily Dickinson "intended to touch
the child within us all . . . because she believed . . . that the child
who sees each season of the year as a new and uncomplicated
miracle never really grows old/' Tasha Tudor 's cameo-shaped
watercolors exquisitely capture Dickinson's garden world.
10.50 Fisher, Aileen. Always Wondering: Some Favorite Poems of
Aileen Fisher, Illustrated by Joan Sandin. HarperCollins/Char-
lotte Zolotow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-06-022858-X. 86p. 7-12.
This collection of poems by Aileen Fisher, winner of the 1978
NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, has been
selected by the poet herself. Four sections organize the book:
"Think About People," "Suddenly," "Such Things as These,"
and "Whoever Planned the World." Fisher's love of nature and
keenly observant eye are evident throughout. Joan Sandin's
black-and-white illustrations announce the units.
10.51 Fleischman, Paul. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices. Illus-
trated by Eric Beddows. Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow
Books, 1988. ISBN 0-06-021853-3. 46p. All ages.
In the manner of his / Am Phoenix: Poems for Two Voices, Paul
Fleischman presents fourteen poems intended to be read aloud
by two readers (or two groups of readers), with one reader's text
appearing in a left column and the other's on the right. The
joyful noises are those of insects: grasshoppers, fireflies, wasps,
beetles, and more. Black-and-white drawings of musical critters
show hints of realism. Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, 1988;
Newbery Medal, 1989.
10.52 Greenfield, Eloise. Night on Neighborhood Street. Illustrated
by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991.
ISBN 0-8037-0778-9. 32p. 6 and up (est.).
The strengths and fears of the African Americans living on
Neighborhood Street are explored through this collection of po-
ems by award-winning author Eloise Greenfield: Karen is sung
to sleep by her older sister while Mama works a late-night job;
the Robinsons have "fambly time"; and little Darnell listens
anxiously to night noises. Jan Spivey Gilchrist's gouache paint-
ings lend a warm, ha^y character to the city sights at nighttime.
Coretta Scott King Honor Book (Writing), 1992.
10.53 Hague, Kathleen. Bear Hugs. Illustrated by Michael Hague.
Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-0512-9. 28p. 2-7.
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"I like to talk to teddy bears; / They always have the time / To
listen till I'm really through / With stories that are mine/' This
warm and fuzzy set of nine teddy bear poems identifies some of
the enchanting virtues of everyone's favorite friend. Big ones,
small ones, old ones, sleepy-eyed ones — teddy bears are always
there for a big bear hug. Michael Hague's charming illustrations
contain lots of details and a folk-art-stenciled border on every
page.
10.54 Heide, Florence Parry. Grim and Ghastly Goings-on. Illustrated
by Victoria Chess. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN
0-688-08322-6. 32p. 6-12 (est.).
Twenty-one "grim and ghastly" monster poems are moderated
by illustrations of children who are only mildly frightened and
by comic monsters. A funny twist on motherhood is offered by
"Monster Mothers/' who brag about their babies in strange
ways: "Mine is ugly." / "Mine is mean." / "Mine is turning nice
and green." A poem reminiscent of Shel Silverstein's poetry is
"Before You Fix Your Next Peanut Butter Sandwich — Read
This/' while a highly original fear is reflected in "Beware of
Rubber Bands."
10.55 Hoberman, Mary Ann. A Fine Fat Pig, and Other Animal Po-
ems. Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN
0-06-022426-6. 28p. 6-11 (est.).
"So many kinds of animals / So many shapes and sizes / So
many funny spots and dots / So many strange disguises." Bold
folk-art paintings created by the highly acclaimed Malcah
Zeldis colorfully complement Mary Ann Hoberman's fourteen
witty and rhythmic animal verses. The music and ingenuity of
the poems and illustrations are certain to enlist close observa-
tions and, perhaps, to inspire some well-chosen animal de-
scriptors and interpretations from young language (and art)
lovers.
10.56 Kennedy, X. J. The Beasts of Bethlehem. Illustrated by Michael
McCurdy. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1992. ISBN 0-689-
50561-2. 39p. 6 and up.
All creatures great and small in attendance within the humble
stable at the birth of Jesus gain voice through X. J. Kennedy's
concise poems. Each, in its turn, responds to the birth, bids the
babe welcome, and lives in momentary truce. This sentiment
from the cow: "To warm Him in his stall, / I breathe my clover
breath." The bat's simple gift is a promise to hunt the mosqui-
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toes in the mows. Illustrations are scratchboard and colored
pencils, achieving dark backgrounds for moonlit celebrants.
10.57 Kennedy, X. J. Ghastlies, Goops and Pincushions. Illustrated by
Ron Barrett. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-
50477-2. 57p. 8-12 (est).
A collection of nonsense rhymes from the pen of X. J. Kennedy
could be just the ticket for teasing a reluctant reader, the right
ingredient for the bulletin board, or the invitation to extend to
the young writer. No topic is too outlandish to be turned into
verse: Guinevere Ghastly baby-sits her brother by tying him to
a parking meter and feeding him dimes; a pincushion is stuffed
with pins for rolling or bowling. While Kennedy plays with
language, Ron Barrett offers Dr. Seuss-like black-and-white
drawings.
10.58 Kuskin, Karla. Soap Soup, and Other Verses. Illustrated by
Karla Kuskin. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-06-023572-1. 63p. 5-8 (est.).
Karla Kuskin, winner of the NCTE Award for Excellence in
Poetry for Children in 1979, doubles as illustrator for this collec-
tion of easy-reading poems that explore everyday wonders of
our world: "In winter there is too much ice; / In summer, ice is
very nice." Happy, childlike drawings with an adult's eye for
detail make vibrant use of color in this I Can Read Book.
10.59 Lear, Edward. Of Pelicans and Pussycats: Poems and Limer-
icks. Illustrated by Jill Newton. Dial Books for Young Readers,
1990. ISBN 0-8037-0728-2. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
This collection of Edward Lear's nonsense poetry is filled with
clever ink and watercolor illustrations, executed in an appealing
flat, primitive style. The oversize pages are colorfully bordered
and the poems surrounded by madcap scenes and creatures —
birds in a beard, the Quangle Wangle, chorusing pelicans, and,
of course, an owl and a pussycat. Thirteen poems are included,
both long and short, in a setting sure to add to the glee of those
who enter Lear's Moppsikon Floppsikon world.
10.60 Lewis, J. Patrick. A Hippopotamusn't, and Other Animal
Verses. Illustrated by Victoria Chess. Dial Books for Young
Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0519-0. 40p. 3-8.
"A hippopotamusn't sit on lawn chairs, stools, and rockers. A
hippopotamusn't yawn directly under tightrope walkers/7 J.
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Patrick Lewis's animal verses are lighthearted, playful experi-
ments with language and provide fresh ways of seeing the natu-
ral world. Here are poems of luggage-beaked pelicans, a song of
the snake, rules for following a fellow-phant in an elephant
parade, and speculation over whether a boy oyster is a "boys-
ter." Victoria Chess interprets the poems with ink, colored pen-
cils, tempera paint, and wit.
10.61 Little, Jean. Hey World, Here I Am! Illustrated by Sue Truesdell.
Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-024006-7. 89p. 8-12.
Kate Bloomfield, a precocious character from Jean Little's Look
through My Window and Kate, muses about school, family, writ-
ing, friendship, and the world in this lively volume of poems,
essays, and vignettes. Sometimes humorous, such as 'Today/'
the school poem about potential, and sometimes poignant, such
as "Mrs. Thurstone/' the story of Kate's ninety-year-old friend,
this collection praises life and change. Black-and-white draw-
ings illustrate each selection. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
10*62 Livingston, Myra Cohn. Light and Shadow* Photographs by
Barbara Rogasky. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0931-7.
32p. 6-10 (est.).
Poet and photographer work as one to produce fourteen extraor-
dinary examples of the play of light and shadow through the
day, heralded both in color photography and metaphoric lan-
guage. The photographer, for example, catches the light through
beads of water on the outline of a grape leaf, and the poet
describes "a shiny necklace of / dew drops." Light and shadow
are in constant play off oceans, carnival mirrors, and campfires,
but these artists help us to see the "silver pathways" across our
days.
10*63 Livingston, Myra Cohn. Remembering, and Other Poems* Mar-
garet K. McElderry Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-50489-6. 54p. 5 and
up.
The forty-five poems comprising this slim book all focus upon
childhood memories and emotions. From popcorn to poison ivy,
Christmas trees to coyotes, ladybugs to Lincoln, poet Myra
Cohn Livingston reveals universal truths about life in her some-
times light, sometimes serious poems.
10*64 Mado, Michio (translated by the Empress Michiko of Japan).
The Animals: Selected Poems* Illustrated by Mitsumasa Anno.
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Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1992. ISBN 0-689-50574-4. 48p. 6
and up (est.).
Michio Mado, considered by some to be the foremost contempo-
rary Japanese children's poet, presents this collection on facing
pages, first in Japanese and then in English. Twenty poems that
reflect the poet's unabashed joy in his universe are printed on
taupe pages, edged in white, with an intricate cut-paper lower
border of delicately intertwined animal shapes. Translated by
the Empress Michiko, the poems are simple and concise,
whether considering the sleep of butterflies or reflecting on a
zebra's self-made cage.
10.65 Marsh, James. Bizarre Birds and Beasts. Illustrated by James
Marsh. Dial Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1046-1. 30p. 7-11 (est).
Readers must be prepared to pay attention to detail in James
Marsh's elaborate illustrations; otherwise, they will miss some
fun. From the dust jacket, where the wise owl's eyeglasses actu-
ally spell "hoot," to the string of pearls of the "jewelled parrot,"
the bizarre beasts and birds are a visual treat as well as some
poetic fun. A thematic concluding poem, "Future Ark," reminds
readers of the precarious state of the world's wildlife. Notable
1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
10.66 Merriam, Eve. A Poem for a Pickle: Funnybone Verse. Illus-
trated by Sheila Hamanaka. Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN
0-688-08138-X. 34p. 4-8 (est).
This poetry collection by the late Eve Merriam ranges in subject
from spectacles to junk to a talking dog, and each is offered to
"tickle the funnybone." Included are poems that play with lan-
guage; for example, there is naming play — of apples (Jonathan,
Macintosh, Granny Smith) and of boats (liner, schooner, cutter,
cruiser), as well as play with the music of language — of rain, of
dance, and of the city. Colored pencil drawings lend a light and
airy touch.
10.67 Merriam, Eve. The Singing Green: New and Selected Poems
for All Seasons. Illustrated by Kathleen Collins Howell. Mor-
row Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11025-8. 102p. 6-12 (est.).
Some of Eve Merriam's poems in The Singing Green have an
unwritten melody; others march, hum, or dance. In all, her char-
acteristic sensitivity to the natural world, her poet's eye, and her
ear for language have produced a collection of out-of-print
verses and new favorites with something for every classroom.
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Within the section labeled "Sallies and Saunters/' there is the
"dume-m-able" "A Vote for Vanilla": "Vanilla, vanilla, vanilla
for me, that's the flavor I savor particularly."
10.68 Moore, Lilian. Adam Mouse's Book of Poems. Illustrated by
Kathleen Garry McCord. Atheneum/Jean Karl Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-689-31765-4. 53p. 6 and up (est.).
In this third book of poetry, some of Adam Mouse's earlier
works — poems of reflection on the country and the city — are
reprinted along with new ones. Adam's quiet observations of
nature ponder 'Turtle Tune," the "cold gold glow" of fireflies,
the moment before a baby wren takes flight, and the silence of
the garden as it grows. Kathleen Garry McCord's black-and-
white drawings edge the pages.
10.69 Moss, Jeff. The Butterfly Jar. Illustrated by Chris Demarest.
Bantam Books, 1989. ISBN 0-553-05704-9. 115p. 7 and up (est.).
The lively poems in this collection offer witty, sometimes silly,
portraits of kids' lives, most often from a child's perspective. As
in the "butterfly jar" image that opens the collection, Jeff Moss
opens the jar of his imagination to let ideas take flight. Chris
Demarest's ink drawings, improvisational and informal, suit the
whimsy of the poems — from "ice cream pain" to disgusting "Mr.
Bogardus," who "talks while he's chewing his meatballs/'
10.70 Prelutsky, Jack. Beneath a Blue Umbrella. Illustrated by Garth
Williams. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-06429-9. 64p.
All ages (est.).
From a hippo that swallows melons beneath a blue umbrella to
four goats that swallow coats on a boat, a colorful cast of char-
acters comes to life in Jack Prelutsky's lively and humorous
poems. Garth Williams's brightly colored, full-page illustrations
beautifully embellish the rhyming and lyrical language found in
the poetry. This collection is an appropriate companion to
Prelutsky and Williams's earlier collaboration, Ride a Purple Peli-
can.
10.71 Prelutsky, Jack. Something BIG Has Been Here. Illustrated by
James Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-06434-5.
160p. 5 and up.
The lively poems juxtapose sane ideas to produce ridiculous
ones, and introduce improbable creatures and people involved
in absurd activities. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate
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such silly subjects as a tough grandmother carrying her grand-
son, who in turn is carrying an elephant, in "Super Samson
Simpson/' Jack Prelutsky chooses words which match the action
and enchant the poetic ear.
10.72 Ryder, Joanne. Mockingbird Morning. Illustrated by Dennis
Nolan. Four Winds Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-777961-0. 32p. 6-9
(est.).
In praise of a summer day, a mockingbird sings outside a child's
window, "borrowing his song from a hundred different birds,
calling ... in a hundred different ways." Out goes the child into
the scents and tastes and textures of the day, exploring nature's
offerings, touching, observing closely and wondering. Joanne
Ryder's poetry is lyrical and evocative, while Dennis Nolan's
paintings catch the sunlight and capture the child's feelings of
appreciation of a turtle's shell, a brown goose feather, dragonfly
wings, and the slow mystery of cloud shapes.
10.73 Rylant, Cynthia. Soda Jerk. Illustrated by Peter Catalanotto.
Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08464-
7. 48p. 12 and up.
Twenty-eight poems contemplate the world through the eyes of
an earnest boy who serves up the cheeseburgers and sodas at
Maywell's Drugstore. Although worried that he'll be mired in
Cheston, West Virginia, forever ("we've never learned a thing
about making dreams come true"), the soda jerk secretly dreams
of becoming an actor. These reflective, insightful poems about
small-town life and a boy's growing restlessness with it are
periodically interrupted with kaleidoscopic watercolors in mot-
tled hues depicting the scenes at Maywell's.
10.74 Seabrooke, Brenda. Judy Scuppernong. Illustrated by Ted Le-
win. Cobblehill Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-65038-5. 64p. 10 and up.
Life seems simpler in a Georgia childhood of the 1950s. Girls had
time to hang from their knees to contemplate important things
and to ponder a strong, self-aware new girl whom they call Judy
Scuppernong. In a revelation of character through unrhymed
poetry, Judy's life is unveiled through three friends' observa-
tions and accounts until she is no longer larger-than-life, and no
longer so enviable. Ted Lewin's watercolors, reproduced in
black-and-white, are barefoot, soda-fountain-days cool.
10.75 Singer, Marilyn. Turtle in July. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-782881-6. 29p. All ages.
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In this collection of sixteen poems, the twelve months of the year
and the four seasons are celebrated. Speaking in first person,
nature's creatures, including a deer, a barn owl, a cow, and a
bullhead, praise their special time of year. Jerry Pinkney's full-
page watercolor, pen, and pencil portrait-like paintings of each
animal complement the varied songs of the animals. Notable
Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
10.76 Soto, Gary. Neighborhood Odes* Illustrated by David Diaz.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-256879-4. 80p. 8-12.
This collection of twenty-one odes celebrates the delights of
children eating snow cones, romping with puppies, and picnick-
ing with family in neighborhood parks. Though focusing spe-
cifically on his own Hispanic neighborhood in Los Angeles,
Gary Sioto's poems will remind readers of the sights and sounds
of their own childhoods. David Diaz's black-and-white wood-
block illustrations capture Soto's images in the straightforward
manner of the children who speak through his poems. A glos-
sary translates Spanish words and phrases.
10.77 Steele, Mary Q. Anna's Garden Songs. Illustrated by Lena An-
derson. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08218-1. 31p. 4-7
(est.).
Anna, a bespectacled towhead, has written fourteen poems in
appreciation of the beet, potato, rhubarb, radish, and other
plants in her garden. On each two-page spread, the text appears
along with a full-page watercolor illustration of the plant. The
verse is light to match: "I do not think I'll eat / This beet. / Too
much of it is red, / Too much of it is head."
10.78 Wilson, Sarah. June Is a Tune That Jumps on a Stair. Illustrated
by Sarah Wilson. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1992. ISBN 0-671-73919-0. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
Thirty-one poems for young children are illustrated with
rounded, cheery figures and smiling pets. Topics include pre-
tending, spiders, the rabbit in the moon, toothpaste wiggles,
playing, and friends. Bound to be a child's favorite is "In and out
/ the back door. SLAM! / In and out / again. BAM BAM!"
10.79 Yolen, Jane. Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry. Illustrated by Ted
Lewin. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21616-X. 38p. All ages.
Jane Yolen's reflections, born of keen observations of fourteen
species of birds from cardinals to kildeer, are beautifully woven
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into a book of poetry that highlights each species' unique char-
acteristics and fosters an appreciation for them all. Realistic wa-
tercolor washes use closeups and unusual perspectives to cap-
ture the spirit of each poem. The final page contains additional
factual information about the habits and habitats of each species.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990; ALA Notable
Children's Books, 1991.
10.80 Yolen, Jane. Dinosaur Dances. Illustrated by Bruce Degen. G. P.
Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21629-4. 39p. 7-11.
The rhythms of waltzes, tangos, and reels lift the feet of the
dancing dinosaurs in this collection of seventeen poems. Ms.
Allosaurus hulas off the Richter scale. Vain Tyrannosaurus, in
white suit and gold chains, glides onto the floor. Courting ptero-
dactyls dance on the wing. Only homely Brontosaurus is a wall-
flower. The last poem, "And After/' assures that when the danc-
ing is through and the footprints are washed away, memories of
the music and the steps will be felt in the bones of die children —
who will also dance.
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10.81 Allingham, William. The Fairies. Illustrated by Michael Hague.
Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-1003-3. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Under moss-covered roots and in a red-capped mushroom,
bramble-bush world, the wee folk from an 1850s Irish poem are
reawakened in Michael Hague's newly illustrated edition. By
today's standards, the wee folks' mischief seems severe — steal-
ing little Bridget from her bed and keeping her "for seven long
years" until she died of sorrow. Hague must have been discom-
fited, too, because the endpiece illustration shows an awakening
Bridget — not dead, just sleeping.
10.82 Carlstrom, Nancy White. Northern Lullaby. Illustrated by Leo
and Diane Dillon. Philomel Books, *992. ISBN 0-399-21806-8.
32p. 3-8.
"Goodnight Papa Star / Goodnight Mama Moon / Bending
your silver arms down / through the darkness." A snug snow-
covered cabin nestles against the winter night, forming the back-
drop for this Alaskan lullaby Good-night wishes are chanted to
Grandpa Mountain, Grandma River, Great Moose Uncle, Auntie
Willow, and Cousin Beaver, as stylized human-faced winter in-
habitants register sweet repose. At last, Mama Moon and Papa
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Star, in native costumes, spread the soft, majestic quilt of night-
time stillness.
10.83 Carryl, Charles E. The Walloping Window-Blind. Illustrated bv
Ted Rand. Arcade, 1992. ISBN 1-55970-154-4. 32p. 5-8 (est.).
Christopher Award-winner Ted Rand confesses that he always
felt Charles Carryl's rollicking poem would make a wonderful
children's book. This nonsensical sailor's chant of the brave
crew of the ship the Walloping Window-Blind was originally pub-
lished in 1885 as a part of a larger work; it was later adapted as
a song (music and lyrics are included in this version). Crisp in
biack-and-white, sailors and ship roll and pitch with the waves
beneath the Union Jack in paintings that offer just the right
perspectives on the quirky antics.
10.84 Coltman, Paul. Witch Watch. Illustrated by Gillian McClure.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0-374-38461-4. 30p. 6-10
(est).
A suspicious boy observes a lonely old woman with a black cat,
sure that she is a witch. In a colloquial British dialect, the child
describes being pulled into the "witch's house" to help with the
chores. On each spread, verse is illustrated with paintings,
edged with eerie shapes, that reflect both the boy's fears as well
as the innocent reality of the two at work gathering sticks,
sweeping the chickens off the porch, and feeding the pig.
10.85 cummings, e. e. hist whist. Illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray
Crown, 1989. ISBN 0-517-57258-3. 32p. 5 and up (est.).
When little ghost-things tiptoe, twinkle-toe out under the moon-
lit sky, they are joined by twitchy witches, tingling goblins, and
little itchy mousies. The precise word choice of e. e. cummings
is given misty, murky interpretation through Deborah Kogan
Ray's illustrations. All perception of threat comes to an end,
however, when tiny trick-or-treaters gleefully unmask on Hal-
loween.
10.86 Edwards, Roland. Tigers. Illustrated by Judith Riches. Tambou-
rine Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-11686-8. 32p. 3-8 (est.).
Watercolor illustrations almost overwhelm this rhyming tale of
imaginary tigers roaming the house at night and talking in
"whispered roars." Striped in a joyful array of unlikely colors,
the tigers prowl and gambol in nooks and corners so that the
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child, hearing nighttime creaks, can picture them at play and can
sleep without nightmares.
10.87 Farjeon, Eleanor. Cats Sleep Anywhere. Ilustrated by Mary
Price Jenkins. J. B. Lippincott, 1990. ISBN 0-397-32464-2. 23p.
4-7.
Cats sleep on tables, chairs, and tops of pianos — "they don't
care, cats sleep anywhere/' Eleanor Farjeon's simple verse about
the unique sleeping habits of felines is humorously reinterpreted
and made predictable for young readers by Welsh artist Mary
Price Jenkins. Her full-color illustrations depict cats in a variety
of reposes — in drawers, shoes, laps, boxes, garbage cans, and
even on the toilet seat!
10.88 Field, Eugene. The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat. Illus-
trated by Janet Street. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22151-4
32p. 4^8.
Janet Street's illustrations for Eugene Field's well-known poem
place the dueling pair in an antique shop with price tags affixed
to their ears. Narrated by a wise old bear, the poem's nonsensical
characters (the Chinese plate and the old Dutch clock) take on
new purpose as items for sale that are observing the ging-
ham/ calico war. The melee of fighting animals and flying fabric
contrasts with the staid shop scenes.
10.89 Field, Rachel. A Road Might Lead to Anywhere, Illustrated by
Giles Laroche. Little, Brown, 1990. ISBN 0-316-28178-6. 32p. 4-8.
Rachel Field's poem is the inspiration for paper-sculpture illus-
trations that draw the reader into the pages' depths. On a coun-
try porch swing, a young girl nods off while reading. In her
"daydream," she follows a winding pathway across the pages
and, with two companions she meets along the way, visits har-
bor towns, treasure caves, and foreign shores before the road
leads her back home again. The illustrator's technique will in-
vite children to try their own paper sculpture or three-dimen-
sional collage.
10.90 Lear, Edward. The Jumblies. Illustrated by Ted Rand. G. P. Put-
nam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-216324. 32p. 3-8.
Not just "The Owl and the Pussycat" went to sea. Edward Lear's
imagination also launched "The Jumblies" on a voyage; their sail
was pea-green, and their boat a sieve: "Far and few, far and few,
/ Are the lands where the Jumblies live: / Their heads are green,
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A. Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons by Joseph
Bruchac and Jonathan London; illustrated by Thomas Locker (see 10.4). B. Eric
Carle's Dragons, Dragons & Other Creatures That Never Were compiled by Laura
Whipple (see 10.42). C. Heartlandby Diane Siebert; illustrated by Wendell Minor (see
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A. Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; illustrated by Ted Rand (see
10.94). B. The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear; illustrated by Jan Brett (see
10.91). C. The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver by Edna St. Vincent Millay; illustrated by
Beth Peck (see 10.97). D. Poems of A. Nonny Mouse selected by Jack Prelutsky;
illustrated by Henrik Drescher (see 10.37).
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and their hands are blue; / And they went to sea in a sieve/' Ted
Rand's sieve is a tea strainer, and the Jumblies are joily, tumbling
characters with curling-toed slippers whose "souvenirs" bear a
closer look.
10.91 Lear, Edward. The Owl and the Pussycat. Illustrated by Jan
Brett. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21925-0. 28p. 4-8
(est.).
In this newly illustrated edition, the Owl woos and weds the
Pussycat in a jewel-tone Caribbean setting. Jan Brett's hallmark
bordered spreads are lavish with tropical flowers, woven rat-
tans, and an intricately detailed sea floor. As the couple sails
their richly laden vessel to "the land where the bong tree
grows," a second love story — this one of fish — unfolds in the
illustrations beneath the crystal sea.
10.92 Lear, Edward. The Owl and the Pussycat. Illustrated by Helen
Cooper. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1044-
5. 20p. 3-6 (est.).
In a tiny version that is only four inches high, the feathered owl
and his gray ladylove sail across delicate endpapers to the land
where the bong-tree grows. Each illustration and verse are en-
cased in patterned borders that reflect an element of the poem.
Each miniature painting is perfectly detailed.
10.93 Lear, Edward. The Owl and the Pussy-Cat. Illustrated by Louise
Voce. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09537-
2. 32p. 3 and up.
In stylized illustrations reminiscent of New Yorker cartoons, sau-
cer-eyed Owl and Pussy-cat undertake yet another voyage.
Never, however, has their boat been more "pea-green" and
never have they looked more pleased to be in one another's
company — they're downright dotty over one another. Thick
rope sets Edward Lear's verses apart from Louise Voce's water-
color paintings. The wealth of reissues of this work provide
plenty of opportunity for comparison. For example, Jan Brett's
lavish illustrations markedly contrast with the simplicity of
Voce's scenes.
10.94 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. Paul Revere's Ride. Illustrated
by Ted Rand. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44610-
9. 40p. 5-9.
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"Listen my children and you shall hear. ..." Longfellow's 1861
epic-length poem has helped countless schoolchildren recall the
significance of April 18, 1775, and Paul Revere's frenzied ride
through Boston and the nearby countryside to announce the
route that the British troops were taking to the American arsenal
at Concord. With watercolors evocative of the intensity of the
historical moment, Ted Rand interprets the poem in paintings
that are also likely to endure — capturing the splashes of light
from moon, candles, and window lanterns against the dark
nighfs journey. Teacher's Choices for 1991.
10.95 Lyon, George Ella. Together. Illustrated by Vera Rosenberry. Or-
chard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08431-0. 32p. 4-6.
"Let's put our heads together and dream the same dream" is the
repeated refrain as two best friends build a house, crank ice
cream, sail, fish, and eat a giant sundae together. Sunny water-
color illustrations bordered in warm shades spreading across the
pages bring the actions (and imaginations) of this cross-cultural
pair to life. The text is rhyming, lyrical, and appropriate for
young readers.
10.96 Marshak, Samuel (translated by Richard Pevear). The Pup Grew
Up! Illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN
0-8050-0952-3. 32p. 4^8.
The pan is the same, as are the divan, the basin, the box with
three locks, and the valise. But at the end of a train trip a
woman's Pekingese pup is now a Great Dane. Could it be that
the pup grew up? American children will delight in this hilari-
ous, boldly illustrated, new translation of a 1926 poem by best-
loved Russian children's author Samuel Marshak.
10.97 Millay, Edna St. Vincent. The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver. Illus-
trated by Beth Peck. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21611-1.
32p. 5 and up.
Edna St. Vincent Millay dedicated this poem to her mother at the
turn of the century, yet the theme and expression are just as
effective today. A destitute mother is driven to burn furniture in
order to heat her home against the harsh winter. In final despera-
tion, she weaves warm clothing for her son from an old "harp
with a woman's head / Nobody will buy." Beth Peck's loose, yet
intimate, illustrations are painted in warm colors, adding an
eerie, mystical glow to the poem.
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10.98 Nash, Ogden. The Adventures of Isabel. Illustrated by James
Marshall. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1991. ISBN 0-316-
59874-7. 32p. 4-8.
When Ogden Nash created Isabel, he gave her spunk and der-
ring-do. As interpreted by James Marshall's artistry, Isabel has
pluck and savvy — a girl with puffy red hair, bright nail polish,
glasses, and a pink bow that stands straight up. She's a match
for a hungry bear, a gruesome witch, a wicked giant, and even a
bad dream. So, read along: "Whenever you meet a bugaboo, /
Remember what Isabel used to do. / Don't scream when the
bugaboo says, "Boo!" / Just look it in the eye and say, 'Boo to
you!' "
10.99 Siebert, Diane. Heartland. Illustrated by Wendell Minor.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04732-0. 27p. AH ages.
In a poetic tribute to the Midwest region of the United States,
vibrant illustrations reveal the beauty of patchwork-quilt fields,
the strength of sun-lined faces of farmers, the pleasures of the
seasons, and the awe-inspiring brushes with nature. The repeti-
tion of the phrase "I am the Heartland" throughout the poem
rumbles with pride and trembles with feeling. Adults and chil-
dren who savor the landscapes of the Midwest will enjoy the
similarly lyrical Mojave, also by Diane Siebert and Wendell Mi-
nor.
10.100 Siebert, Diane. Sierra. Illustrated by Wendell Minor. HarperCol-
lins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021640-9. 26p. 6-12 (est.).
Formed millions of years ago, the Sierra Nevadas stand "like a
sentinel" to America's western frontier. The natural history of
these magnificent mountains is told through Diane Siebert's
lyrical, rhyming text and Wendell Minor's animal portraits and
haunting landscapes. Another in a series celebrating the beauty
of North America, this book parallels Siebert's Mojave and Heart-
land in style. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
10.101 Siebert, Diane. Train Song. Illustrated by Mike Wimmer.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04728-2. 32p. 3-7.
Mesmerizing text subconsciously evokes the constant rhythm of
a train moving along a track, while stunning, mixed-medium
illustrations allow the reader to watch a train journey from
unique perspectives. Together, text and illustrations take the
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reader along on a transcontinental ride. Notable 1990 Children's
Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
10.102 Stafford, William. The Animal That Drank Up Sound, Illus-
trated by Debra Frasier. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN
0-15-203563-X. 32p. 3-$ (est.).
William Stafford's 1964 story poem captures the deep, empty
silence and solitude of northern winters. A shadowy bear drinks
up all sound from the lake where echoes gather, from the
rustling leaves and grasses, and from the whole world, until it
lies silent, disregarded by sun and warmth. But deep in the
ground, a cricket wakes to make a soft, hopeful sound. Debra
Frasier 's wide, dramatic landscapes are flour-paste paper col-
lages, painted with thick acrylics and then wiped off to achieve
textured stripes.
10.103 Stevenson, Robert Louis. My Shadow, Illustrated by Ted Rand.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22216-2. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Robert Louis Stevenson's poem of wonder at one's own shadow
is beautifully elaborated by Ted Rand's paintings of children
from around the world blowing bubbles, swinging on an old tire
swing, dancing, and playing with kites, all accompanied by their
shadows.
10.104 Titherington, Jeanne. A Child's Prayer, Illustrated by Jeanne
Titherington. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08318-8.
19p. 2-6 (est).
A young boy kneels at bedtime to say his evening prayer, sur-
rounded by four plush friends: lion, cow, clown, and eagle. As
the child recites the simple rhyming prayer, he acts out each
verse with his toys. When the prayer is concluded, the boy's
father gives him a big hug and tucks him into bed. Soft colored
pencil illustrations enhance the warmth and tenderness of the
text.
10.105 Treece, Henry. The Magic Wood, Illustrated by Barry Moser.
HarperCollins/Willa Perlman Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020803-1.
32p. 4-8 (est).
Henry Treece's Halloween poem, first published in 1945, is one
with evocative language and images: "The wood is full of shin-
ing eyes, / The wood is full of creeping feet." Barry Moser's
foliage is shadow black against a jade-deep night, executed in
ink and transparent watercolor on glossy handmade paper, with
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flecks of starlight, moonlight, and "shining eyes/' And just when
things are the spookiest comes the reassurance: "And found
myself safe on my father's land."
10.106 Turner, Ann. Rainflowers. Illustrated by Robert J. Blake. Har-
perCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-026042-4.
32p. 3-8 (est).
As the corn stalks dried and the pumpkins ripened on the vine,
"a thunderstorm swept the field." Jagged streaks of lightning
and long drops of cold rain send "mice chittering to their grass
nests," 'Thirds skittering to the line of trees," and "woodchucks
lumbering to their deep, dry holes." As winds bend the grasses
and tear leaves from the trees, animals seek shelter until, at last,
the sun bursts through. A lyrical, quiet mood offsets the violent
storm.
10.107 Turner, Ethel. Walking to School. Illustrated by Peter
Gouldthorpe. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08399-3. 32p.
4-7.
Ethel Turner, a nineteenth-century Australian poet, wrote
"Walking to School" when her own five-year-old son left for
school for the very first time. Now a full-length picture book, the
poem's lines and verses are set against the perceived threats and
challenges of a solitary walk to school (fighting boys, trampling
cows, and plunging, rearing horses), which nearly burst from
the pages. Peter Gouldthorpe used black crayons and watercol-
ors to give his illustrations "the soft, grainy look of old photo-
graphs."
10.108 Whitman, Walt. I Hear America Singing. Illustrated by Robert
Sabuda. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-21808-4. 32p. 4-8.
One of America's most celebrated poets, Walt Whitman traveled
across America to preserve America — the rich, the poor, the
women, children, and minorities. In a newly illustrated version
of this best-known poem from Leaves of Grass, Whitman's elo-
quence is captured by Robert Sabuda's textured linoleum cuts.
Historical, cultural, and geographical details of the poem sing to
the child of this country's diversity and richness.
10.109 Whittier, John Greenleaf. Barbara Frietchie. Illustrated by
Nancy Winslow Parker. Greenwillow Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-
09830-4. 32p. 6 and up.
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Over 130 years ago in Maryland, as the story goes, ninety-five-
year-old Barbara Frietchie, a brave Union loyalist, waved her
flag from the attic window toward General Stonewall Jackson,
who was riding through town with his Confederate troops. Her
courage was preserved in John Greenleaf Whittier's famous
poem. Now, Nancy Winslow Parker's fresh, simple illustrations
for the poem are accompanied by maps, period flags, historical
notes, and biographical sketches, providing a text for apprecia-
tion and scrutiny.
Poetry Writing
10.110 Livingston, Myra Cohn. Poem-Making: Ways to Begin Writing
Poetry. HarperCollins/ Charlotte Zolotow Books, 1991. ISBN 0-
06-024020-2. 162p. 9-12 (est.).
Myra Cohn Livingston shares her observant eye and love of
language with those who would "experience the joy of making
a poem/' Across short, readable chapters overflowing with po-
etic examples of her points, she introduces the voices of poetry,
its sounds and rhymes, rhythms and metrics, its figures of
speech, and its forms. Although the text is aimed toward chil-
dren and will find an audience in intermediate-grade writing
centers, teachers will also find it a valuable reference for their
own libraries.
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A good book on the seashore should move ttie reader to go out and
examine .the wonderful life at the edge of the sea. An astronomy
book should turn the reader's eye to the sky. .. . A good nature book
should stimulate a young person to hear, see, smell, and taste
things — to use all... senses to observe.
Millicent Selsam, "Writing about Science for Children/'
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Aeronautics and Space
11.1 Asimov, Isaac. The Asteroids, Space Garbage, Dell/Yearling
Books, 1991. 30p. 7-12 (est).
Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe series introduces young
readers to space with excellent graphics, readable text, and a
wealth of information. Asimov's narrative ranges from the infor-
mative ("Ceres is the largest asteroid") to the speculative ("We
may some day use black holes for trash disposal!"). Helping to
keep the pace quick and the contents lively are maps and pho-
tographs. Special sections include a glossary, reference lists, and
boxes of fascinating facts.
11.2 Branley, Franklyn M. Shooting Stars. Illustrated by Holly Keller.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04703-7. 32p. 4-6.
Look up at the sky at night and you might see a shooting star.
Look through the pages of this addition to the Let's-Read-and-
Find-Out Science Books series, and you'll find information
about the origin and travels of meteors and what happens when
they land on Earth. Colorful illustrations, detailed diagrams,
and authentic photographs support this easy-to-understand in-
troduction to shooting stars.
11.3 Branley, Franklyn M. Superstar: The Supernova of 1987. Illus-
trations by True Kelley. Thomas Y Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-
04841-6. 58p. 8-12.
Supernovas, explains author Franklyn Branley in clear prose, are
not really "new" stars, but rather stars new to star observers
because they suddenly become very bright. The brightest such
supernova in the past 383 years was spotted in 1987 and
prompted intense studies and new support for scientific theo-
ries. It also inspired this explanatory look by Branley at why
stars explode, historical sightings of "guest stars," and the hy-
pothesized life of a supernova.
11.4 Embury, Barbara, with Thomas D. Couch. The Dream Is Alive:
A Flight of Discovery aboard the Space Shuttle. Harper and
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Row/SomerviUe House Books, 1990. ISBN 0-06-021814-2. 64p. 6
and up.
Those fortunate enough to have seen the IMAX film The Dream
Is Alive will be gratified that some of its most spectacular images
of space-shuttle flight are reprinted in this oversize photo-infor-
mation book, supplemented with archival photographs from the
Smithsonian. The clearly written, nontechnical text follows three
shuttle flights through preparations, blastoff, a day in space, and
scientific experimentation. A brief but straightforward explana-
tion of the Challenger tragedy includes a tribute from the crew of
Discovery, promising that "your dreams are still alive "
11.5 Harris, Alan, and Paul Weissman. The Great Voyager Adven-
ture: A Guided Tour through the Solar System. Julian Messner,
1990. ISBN 0-671-72538-6. 80p. 10 and up.
The billion-dollar, twelve-year Voyager mission was a bold and
daring plan to send an unmanned space vehicle to explore the
far reaches of our solar system. Specifically, it was designed to
take closeup pictures of distant planets and to transmit them
back to Earth. An information-packed text, tables, diagrams,
index, glossary, and photos taken on Earth, as well as those
beamed to Earth from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune,
combine to introduce readers to the "final frontier/7 Outstanding
Science Trade Books for Children in 1990.
11.6 Jones, Brian. Space: A Three-Dimensional Journey. Illustrated
by Richard Clifton-Dey. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991.
ISBN 0-8037-0759-2. 14p. 7-12.
With dramatic paintings and NASA photographs as backdrops
for its paper engineering, this pop-up book presents a spacecraft
tour of the solar system. Each two-page presentation has a fold-
out simulation of the ship's operating panels, with screens giv-
ing information and views of the focus planet. Pop-ups include
the spacecraft itself, lunar and planetary volcanoes, and the craft
in orbit around Uranus.
11.7 Kelch, Joseph W. Small Worlds: Exploring the 60 Moons of Our
Solar System. Julian Messner, 1990. ISBN 0-671-70014-6. 160p. 11
and up.
Seven chapters about the moons of individual planets are pre-
ceded by general information on moons (finding them, measur-
ing them, their movement and phases, eclipses) and followed by
a chapter on other small worlds, asteroids, and comets. Included
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is information on manned and unmanned space exploration.
Helping young readers become familiar with space concepts
and terminology are tables, diagrams, black-and-white photo-
graphs throughout, an eight-page center insert of color photos
of lunar surfaces, a concluding checklist summarizing essential
facts about all sixty moons, and an index. Outstanding Science
Trade Books for Children in 1990.
11.8 Lauber, Patricia. Seeing Earth from Space. Orchard Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-531-08502-3. 80p. 10 and up.
With sixty full-color photographs, this portrait series presents
with powerful immediacy one of the profound achievements of
the twentieth century: viewing Earth from outer space. Stunning
whole-planet views in blue and swirling white are balanced by
shots of familiar geographies, such as the brown snaking Missis-
sippi Delta, Hawaiian volcanoes, and Montreal in fall color.
Other photographs reveal pollution, vast hurricanes, even the
calving of an iceberg twice the size of Rhode Island. The clear,
informative text explains remote sensing and interprets the im-
ages.
11.9 Maurer, Richard. Junk in Space. Simon and Schuster Books for
Young Readers/NOVABOOKS, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67768-3. 48p.
10-12.
The title of this superbly written and profusely illustrated book
belies its scope. In pursuing the origin and nature of space de-
bris, ranging from mislaid cameras and tools to abandoned sat-
ellites and moon vehicles, author Richard Maurer gives accurate
and dramatic explanations of the basic phenomena of space
travel: satellite technology, the physics of gravity, orbital me-
chanics, solar distances, and others. He includes detailed infor-
mation on Soviet space achievements and dramatizes his topic
by regular comparisons to voyages of discovery during the
1500s. This is a relatively technical presentation of a body of
knowledge which is becoming progressively more important to
human destiny.
11.10 Simon, Seymour. Galaxies. Mulberry Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-
10992-6. 32p. 6-11 (est).
Alive with historical details as well as current data, Galaxies
presents a fascinating narrative, elaborating both on the vastness
of the universe and on specific galaxies. Photographs, taken
through telescopes and from satellites, give readers a realistic
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glimpse into an astronomer's world. Although reading the book
from cover to cover might be stimulating for avid space enthu-
siasts, the book could also be satisfying if read in sections.
11.11 Simon, Seymour. Mercury, Venus. Morrow Junior Books, 1992.
32p. 5 and up.
In the latest contributions to his planetary series, Seymour Si-
mon provides up-to-date information for each of the sun's clos-
est neighbors. Each planet is introduced with geologic informa-
tion, findings from space probes, and interesting numerical
facts — temperature, length of orbit, and time of rotation. Limited
text per page and a highly readable style make complex infor-
mation manageable for young readers. Stunning color photo-
graphs, as well as images from satellites and remote sensing
instruments, contribute to these remarkable books.
11.12 Simon, Seymour. Our Solar System. Morrow Junior Books,
1992. ISBN 0-688-09993-9. 72p. 5 and up.
This companion volume to Seymour Simon's planetary series
explains the birth and evolution of our solar system, as well as
current knowledge of its elements. Endpapers provide accessi-
ble comparative planetary data, along with scaled pictures. As-
teroids, moons, comets, and meteors are discussed and illus-
trated with satellite photography, photocomposites, and
computer-reduced graphic data.
11.13 Simon, Seymour. Space Worlds: A Dictionary. Illustrated by
Randy Chewning. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-022533-5.
48p. 7-11 (est).
The epitome of a reference work for any outer-space buff, this
illustrated dictionary by well-known nonfiction author Sey-
mour Simon defines terms customarily used when discussing
astronomy. From Apollo Program to Johannes Kepler to quasar to
zero gravity, words and concepts are clearly defined and illus-
trated with vivid watercolor drawings. Airbrushed back-
grounds create an incandescent glow in this comprehensive de-
scription of our solar system.
11.14 Sullivan, George. The Day We Walked on the Moon: A Photo-
History of Space Exploration. Scholastic, 1990. ISBN 0-590-
43632-5. 72p. 8 and up.
Vivid color photographs, newspaper reproductions, and clear
informative text make for a fine introduction to the highlights
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and setbacks of the space program, from the moon walk to
planetary probes. Author George Sullivan also includes specula-
tion on the future of the space program and a helpful appendix
of significant space events.
11.15 Verba, Joan Marie. Voyager Exploring the Outer Planets.
Lerner, 1991. ISBN 0-8225-1597-0. 64p. 11 and up.
This account of the Voyager space probes presents photos, maps,
diagrams, a glossary, an index, and detailed prose in an account
of planning, communicating, and discovery. Highlights include
information about the braided Jovian rings, the "family picture"
of the planets of our system, Saturn's rings, and closeups of
many planetary moons.
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11.16 Arnosky, Jim. Come Out, Muskrats. Illustrated by Jim Arnosky.
Mulberry Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10490-8. 32p. 4-8.
It's late afternoon; the cove is still— "Come out, muskrats, come
out." As nighttime approaches and turns into dawn, playful
muskrats swim and dive in the pond's shallow waters. In this
sensitive portrait, Jim Arnosky captures the simplicity of nature
and explains what muskrats do in their daily lives. Full-page
earth-toned sketches invite readers to view closeup the wonders
of life in a pond.
11.17 Arnosky, Jim. Otters under Water. Illustrated by Jim Arnosky. G.
P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22339-8. 28p. 3-6.
Jim Arnosky, known as a careful observer of the way in which
animals behave in their natural environments, turns his talents
to two otter pups as they hunt, feed, and explore their underwa-
ter world. Minimal text superimposed upon earth-tone spreads
helps readers to feel the warm sunlight and escape beneath
sparkling water.
11.18 Awesome Animal Actions. Baffling Bird Behavior. Freaky Fish
Facts. Incredible Insect Instincts. Illustrated by Paul Mirocha.
HarperCollins/HarperFestival Books, 1992. lOp. 5-9.
Surprising facts of nature are illustrated with pop-up, movable
parts in these Amazing Nature Pop-up Books. Each book offers
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five unusual creatures that engage in some truly "baffling/'
"freaky," or "incredibly awesome" behaviors. For example, a
male gaff-topsail catfish protects both eggs and baby fish in its
mouth, and when the young fish mature, he spits them out. A
doodlebug worm, camouflaged as a piece of sod, pulls its victim
into its pit. Each of the creatures moves to demonstrate its un-
usual behavior.
11.19 Barkan, Joanne. Creatures That Glow. Doubleday, 1991. ISBN
0-385-41979-1. 29p. 7-11.
A number of creatures — from fireflies to deep-sea fish to glow-
worms— produce their own light, or are bioluminescent. This
book explains bioluminescence and then describes a variety of
animals that glow in the dark. Unusual full-color photographs
are treated with a substance that produces glow-in-the-dark ef-
fects. Children will enjoy the novelty of reading about the crea-
tures and thus exposing the photographs to light, and then
turning off the lights and watching the creatures glow.
11.20 Batten, Mary. Nature's Tricksters: Animals and Plants That
Aren't What They Seem. Illustrated by Lois Lovejoy Sierra Club
Books and Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-08371-2. 54p. 8-12
(est).
Nature's disguises help plants and animals survive by deceiving
competitors, pollinators, predators, and prey. In an informa-
tional book chock-full of natural deceptions, readers will learn
about animals that look poisonous when they're not, those that
mimic more ferocious species, and harmless species that have
adopted scary features or traits. Chapters address aggressive
mimicry (when predators trick their prey by looking harmless),
animals that mimic plants, plants that mimic animals, males that
mimic females, and "Camouflage: The Big Cover Up."
11.21 Berman, Ruth. American Bison. Photographs by Cheryl Walsh
Bellville. Carolrhoda Books, 1992. ISBN 0-87614-697-3. 48p. 7-10.
The American bison in history, especially its importance to the
Plains Indians, is linked with its significance today. Full-color
photographs help describe the animal's zoological place, social
and survival behaviors, and its territorial range before wide-
spread slaughter by early settlers. Information about the Ameri-
can Bison Society, an organization committed to preserving the
animal, helps to make this an upbeat account of the bisons'
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reappearance on the landscape. A range map, glossary, and in-
dex complement this entry in the Nature Watch series.
11.22 Bird, E. J. How Do Bears Sleep? Illustrated by E. J. Bird. Carol-
rhoda Books, 1990. ISBN 0-87614-384-2. 25p. 4-8.
Just how do bears sleep? Do they sleep on their bellies or flat on
their backs? Do they have scary dreams and wake up with a
roar? The question posed in the title leads to humorous specula-
tions about what bears do during their long winter hibernation.
Rhyming text and funny bear drawings engage the reader and
can serve to motivate more serious research on the topic of
hibernation.
11.23 Clarke, Barry. Amazing Frogs and Toads. Parsons, Alexandra.
Amazing Birds. Amazing Cats. Amazing Mammals. Amazing
Poisonous Animals. Amazing Snakes. Amazing Spiders.
Smith, Trevor. Amazing Lizards. Photographs by Jerry Young.
Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1990. 32p. 4 and up (est.).
Amazing! The horned toad will squirt blood from its eyelids
when it is attacked. Some male frogs turn blue to attract females.
In these Eyewitness Juniors books, the wondrous animal king-
dom is presented in a unique format, combining photographs
and illustrations with stories, legends, and "fun facts" in easy-
to-understand language about the various members of each ani-
mal group.
11.24 Cossi, Olga. Harp Seals. Carolrhoda Books, 1991. ISBN 0-87614-
437-7. 48p. 7-12.
A generous endowment of glossy closeup photographs reveals
every facet of a harp seal's life. From white coat to beater to
bedlamer to adult, the harp seal grows, learns, migrates, mates,
and works at surviving its unfriendly environment and enemies.
The author provides a well-researched, clearly understandable
text, complete with glossary and index. Although recommended
for second through fifth grades, this Nature Watch Book appeals
to all ages as it underscores the plight of a now-protected spe-
cies.
11.25 Dewey, Jennifer Owings. Animal Architecture. Illustrated by
Jennifer Owings Dewey Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-
08530-9. 72p. 8-11.
The author reminds readers in her introduction that thousands
of animals create dwellings for themselves, working as "masons,
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carpenters, weavers, carvers, diggers, and structural engineers/'
Whether using jaws, legs, beaks, teeth, or claws, they build
homes, traps, or storage rooms as ways of adapting their envi-
ronments. Included in this text are full-page, detailed pencil
drawings of the structures of insects, birds, and mammals, as
well as the large, clearly written text that explains the feats.
11.26 Dewey, Jennifer. Can You Find Me? A Book about Animal
Camouflage. Illustrated by Jennifer Dewey. Scholastic Hard-
cover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41552-2. 40p. 4-7.
Sea animals, insects, spiders, birds, and mammals are different
in many ways, but all share some common needs, such as find-
ing food and avoiding attack. One of the ways in which animals
meet these needs is through the use of camouflage. Simple but
descriptive text explains the remarkable ways in which animals
camouflage themselves. Accompanying illustrations require
careful attention to distinguish the camouflaged creatures, effec-
tively demonstrating nature's protection. Notable Children's Trade
Books in Science, 1989.
11.27 Dorros, Arthur. Animal Tracks. Illustrated by Arthur Dorros.
Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-43367-9. 40p. 3-7.
Soft mud by a stream can silently tell a story through the tracks
that animals leave behind. Each animal that comes to feed at this
stream is briefly discussed and its tracks identified. The reader
may notice another pair of tracks, whose imprinter is revealed
on the following page. Double-page watercolor illustrations, ac-
cented in pen-and-ink, provide an array of details to discover.
The last page tells how to make plaster casts of animal (and
human) tracks.
11.28 Epstein, Sam, and Beryl Epstein. Bugs for Dinner? The Eating
Habits of Neighborhood Creatures. Illustrated by Walter
Gaffney-KesseU. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-733501-1. 48p. 7-12
(est.).
Have you ever wondered what kinds of animals live in a vacant
lot or what they do to get food without themselves being eaten?
The Epsteins address the surprising ways in which creatures in
the neighborhood obtain and eat their dinners. Among the city
creatures whose diets and eating habits are full of surprises are
honeybees, earthworms, ants, spiders, birds, and butterflies.
Black-and-white drawings accompany carefully detailed de-
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scriptions. Readers should also see the Epsteins' What's for
Lunch? The Eating Habits of Seashore Creatures.
11.29 George, Jean Craighead. The Moon of the Chickarees. The
Moon of the Fox Pups. The Moon of the Salamanders. Illus-
trated by Norman Adams; Don Rodell; Marlene Hill Werner.
HarperCollins, 1992. 48p. 8-12 (est).
In honor of the thirteen new or full moons that occur each year,
Jean Craighead George identifies thirteen animals that "do won-
drous things" in their phases of the moon. Originally published
in the 1960s, these books have been lavishly reillustrated by
wildlife artists, each presenting their subjects both evocatively
and in exacting detail. In March, on the evening of the first
spring rain, the salamanders emerge and return to the water. In
April, the chickaree's shrill voice defends her young red squir-
rels, and in June, fox pups venture from their den.
11.30 Johnson, Rebecca L. The Secret Language: Pheromones in the
Animal World. Lerner, 1989. ISBN 0-8225-1586-5. 60p. 10 and up.
Pheromones, the communication chemicals of living things, are
explained in this clearly formatted book. The first chapters ex-
plain the types and methods of sending and receiving phero-
mone messages. An extensive chapter on honey bee society is
followed by an explanation of how studying animal phero-
mones can be applied to humans. Although long sentences and
paragraphs may intimidate the young reader, a table of contents,
glossary, and index will help. Closeup color photographs and
diagrams, comparable to those in National Geographic, entice all
ages. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
11.31 Jones, Frances. Nature's Deadly Creatures: A Pop-up Explora-
tion. Illustrated by Andrew Robinson and Tony Smith. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1342-8. 14p. 8 and
up.
Six of nature's most venomous creatures pop from the pages in
deadly detail and elaborate engineering. In addition to the per-
fectly executed animals, the six spreads present interesting facts
about the dangers and habits of the black widow, the Gila mon-
ster, the blow fish, the scorpion, the king cobra, and the blue-
ringed octopus, as well as their role in the balance of life. By
opening a flap, readers can uncover crisp photos and illustra-
tions of the creature at work.
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A. Who Harnessed the Horse? The Story of Animal Domestication by Margery
Facklam; illustrated by Steven Parton (see 11.47). B. A Memorial for Mr. Lincoln by
Brent Ashabranner; photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner (see 1 2.60). C. Whales by
Seymour Simon (see 11.65).
BEST COPY AVAILABLE
c.
A. Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City by Barbara Bash (see 11.38). B. The
Moon of the Salamanders by Jean Craighead George; illustrated by Mariene Hill Werner
(see 11 .29). C. The Dream Is Alive: A Flight of Discovery aboard the Space Shuttle
by Barbara Embury, with Thomas D. Crouch (see 11.4).
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11.32 Machotka, Hana. Breathtaking Noses* Photographs by Hana
Machotka. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-09527-5. 32p.
4-9 (est).
A fish uses it for smelling underwater, a pig uses it to uncover
tasty morsels from the dirt, and an elephant can uproot a tree
with it. The noses of eight different animals — from a walrus to a
snake — are illustrated with "breathtaking" closeup color photo-
graphs showing their wide variety of shapes and sizes. Enter-
taining descriptions reveal in large-print text how each animal's
nose is particularly adapted for its survival.
11.33 Pringle, Laurence. Bearman: Exploring the World of Black
Bears. Photographs by Lynn Rogers. Charles Scribner's Sons,
1989. ISBN 0-684-190945-X. 42p. 7-9 (est.).
Tracking and observing black bears in the Superior National
Forest in Minnesota is the work of wildlife biologist Lynn Ro-
gers. For over twenty years Rogers has entered dens to check
sleeping bears; on foot and by airplane he has followed bears for
long periods, gaining new understanding of their habits and life
cycle. Readers gain new respect for bears by reading about the
work of a dedicated bearman and by inspecting the color pho-
tographs. Sources for further reading and an index enhance the
usefulness of the book.
11.34 Riha, Susanne. Animals in Winter. Illustrated by Susanne Riha.
Carolrhoda Books, 1989. ISBN 0-87614-355-9. 32p. 6-10.
The author describes how different animals (such as the mar-
mot, bat, garden snail, badger, hazel mouse, and hedgehog)
prepare for winter, including the suspended state of hibernation,
which is nature's way of ensuring survival when food and water
are scarce. All of the animals described are European species,
although related species are found in North America. The text is
supplemented with detailed color drawings, useful for science
lessons.
11.35 Royston, Angela. Chick. Duck. Frog. Kitten. Puppy. Rabbit.
Photographs by Jane Burton; Kim Taylor; Barrie Watts. Lodestar
Books, 1991-92. 21p. 3-7 (est.).
Told in first person and in simple language, each sturdy book in
the See How They Grow series traces the development of a
single species from birth (or before) to early maturity. Artisti-
cally and instructively arranged color photographs show life's
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milestones in breathtaking detail, while border drawings at top
and bottom feature a developmental continuum. In the end,
each book photographically summarizes the animals growth in
a "See How I Grew" double-page spread.
11.36 Selsam, Millicent E., and Joyce Hunt. A First Look at Bats, Illus-
trated by Harriett Springer. Walker, 1991. ISBN 0-8027-8136-5.
32p. 6-9.
Settle into your bat-chair and learn bat-facts from the scien-
tist/teacher author team of Millicent Selsam and Joyce Hunt.
Myths connected with this misunderstood mammal are ex-
ploded as readers learn basic information about where bats are
found, what they eat, and how to tell them apart. Detailed black-
and-white pencil drawings help to embellish the uncomplicated
text in this excellent resource for younger readers.
11.37 Selsam, Millicent, and Joyce Hunt. Keep Looking! Illustrated by
Normand Chartier. Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-781840-3. 32p.
5^8.
From a distance, the wood-frame farmhouse and surrounding
yard in the opening wintry scene look deserted, but if the reader
will "sit quietly, wait patiently, and keep looking," a secret world
will appear. Millicent Selsam and Joyce Hunt help children use
their senses to learn how animals — from skunks and chickadees
to ants and snakes to bats and raccoons — live and survive in the
cold. Double-page illustrations in earth-toned watercolors help
to set the quiet, peaceful mood of a woodland winter.
Birds
11.38 Bash, Barbara. Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City,
Illustrated by Barbara Bash. Sierra Club Books and Little,
Brown, 1990. ISBN 0-316-08306-2. 32p. 6-8 (est.).
Where the natural habitats of birds have been destroyed, adapt-
ers have managed to thrive in the city. Barbara Bash documents
their urban roosts, sometimes from a bird's eye view. To a pi-
geon, for example, skyscrapers and city streets may be like cliffs
and canyon floors. To a house finch, a streetlight cavity provides
shelter. Bash turns urban eyes upward, informing young readers
of the habits of city dwellers — sparrows, owls, swallows, swifts,
wrens, nighthawks, crows, and falcons.
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1139 Brown, Mary Barrett. Wings along the Waterway* Illustrated by
Mary Barrett Brown. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-5314)8581-3.
80p. 8-11.
Mary Barrett Brown presents an Audubon-like picture book of
birds that seek their shelter and food from the water and its
environment. A description of habits and habitats of twenty-one
birds of the marshes, wetlands, and lagoons is accompanied by
oversize watercolor paintings and smaller studies that offer
magnificent color and texture. The text provides interesting de-
tails of bird behaviors — nesting, raising young, and preserving
the species.
11.40 Gibbons, Gail. The Puffins Are Back! Illustrated by Gail Gib-
bons. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021604-2. 32p. 8-11.
Watercolors, pens, and black ink serve as Gail Gibbons's media
to capture the Atlantic puffins as they make their yearly pilgrim-
age to the coast of Maine to lay eggs and raise their young.
Descriptions of puffins' behaviors are balanced with explana-
tions of how scientists observe and learn from these behaviors.
The text chronicles the efforts of scientists from the National
Audubon Society to preserve and reinforce the endangered col-
ony. Tones of blue, green, and brown establish the puffins' habi-
tat.
11.41 Goldin, Augusta. Ducks Don't Get Wet, rev ed. Illustrated by
Leonard Kessler. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04782-7.
32p. 4-8.
Although ducks go in and out of the water, dive in ponds for
food, and fly south in the rain, they don't get wet. The four-color
illustrations help to support the description of ducks' behaviors
and characteristics. Easy-to-do experiments, detailed and illus-
trated in the text, explain a duck's waterproof nature and could
be used as a way to extend this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Book
in the classroom.
11.42 Hirschi, Ron. The Mountain Bluebird. Photographs by Galen
Burrell. Cobblehill Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-65010-5. 48p. 7-11
(est.).
In his introduction, author Ron Hirschi explains that blue is a
symbol of hope and happiness in many cultures. This account of
the mountain bluebird brings to life a natural world that fills the
reader with wonder. The author details every aspect of the life
of the mountain bluebird— the raising of the young, feeding,
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predators, nesting patterns, and its migration from high in the
Rocky Mountains to deep in Texas. The text is accompanied by
color photographs of the bird in its natural habitat and by a
glossary, index, and appendix titled "What Can You Do to Help
Bluebirds?"
11.43 Horton, Tom. Swanfall: Journey of the Tundra Swans* Photo-
graphs by David Harp. Walker, 1991. ISBN 0-8027-8107-1. 48p.
7-10.
Tundra swans, the dominant species in North America, migrate
yearly from the Arctic to the Blackwater National Wildlife Ref-
uge in the Chesapeake Bay. Stunning color photographs record
the journey, capturing the pristine beauty of the world's largest
waterfowl. Swanfall is a coined word, used to describe the sight-
ing of the arriving flock. Tom Horton's well-crafted prose is
filled with information.
11.44 Ryder, Joanne. Dancers in the Garden. Illustrated by Judith
Lopez. Sierra Club Books for Children, 1992. ISBN 0-87156-578-
1. 30p. 6 and up (est.).
In testimony to the hummingbird, Joanne Ryder and Judith
Lopez have created an information book with its text reminis-
cent of the cadences of haiku, and have set the book within a
graceful Japanese-like garden, complete with arching bridge and
gingko trees. The hummingbird's daily activities — waking, feed-
ing, bathing, guarding its territory, and attracting a mate — are
treated with graceful prose and watercolors.
11.45 Sattler, Helen Roney. The Book of Eagles. Illustrated by Jean
Day Zallinger. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN
0-688-07022-1. 64p. 8-12.
In a magnificently illustrated text, Helen Roney Sattler offers
readers the natural history of eagles, including their physical
characteristics, behavior, and life cycle. The African fish eagle,
the bald eagle, the booted eagle, and the harpy eagle are among
the many individual species discussed. Shaded maps show the
eagles' habitats. Closeup drawings allow inspection of feet, tal-
ons, and eyes. A bibliography is also included.
11.46 Vemon, Adele. The Hoiho: New Zealand's Yellow-Eyed Pen-
guin. Photographs by Dean Schneider. G. P. Putnam's Sons,
1991. ISBN 0-399-21686-3. 44p. 8-12.
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In the forests of New Zealand live the hoihos, yellow-eyed pen-
guins named by the Maori for their distinctive calls. This well-
researched book presents information about hoiho charac-
teristics, day-to-day life, and New Zealand's efforts to save them
from extinction. Full-color photographs beautifully document
the habitat and lifestyle of the world's rarest penguins.
Domesticated Animals
11.47 Facklam, Margery Who Harnessed the Horse? The Story of
Animal Domestication. Illustrated by Steven Parton. Little,
Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-27381-3. 160p. 9 and up (est).
Margery Facklam describes the varying ways in which animals
have been domesticated to work for humans. Through anec-
dotes, descriptive narrative, and black-and-white drawings,
readers will learn how different breeds of horses, cows, and cats
developed to fill people's specific needs, as well as how domes-
tication has changed these animals. This historical account offers
a global perspective on human relationships with animals. A
glossary and index will help readers find specific points within
the uninterrupted narrative.
11.48 Hirschi, Ron. What Is a Horse? Where Do Horses Live? Photo-
graphs by Linda Quartman Younker and Ron Hirschi. Walker,
1989. 32p. 5-9.
Young horse lovers will be enchanted by both panoramic and
closeup photographs of their favorite animal at work and at
play, domesticated and wild, in this two-book photo essay. Brief
text offers descriptive and identifying information overlaid on
breathtaking views of where horses live, what they do, and what
care they need. Each book ends with a short afterword that
includes additional notes either about the sites of the photo-
graphs or in testimony to horses as companions.
11.49 Saville, Lynne. Horses in the Circus Ring. Photographs by
Lynne Saville. E. P. Dutton, 1989. ISBN 0-525-44417-3. 32p. 5-9.
Action photographs of circuses in five countries illustrate in full
color the nature of training and performing with horses. The
accompanying text describes various acts, from solo to team
performances and includes stunt riding and comedy acts. Ani-
mal training is described sensitively, but without sentiment.
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Insects and Spiders
11.50 Goor, Ron, and Nancy Goor. Insect Metamorphosis: From Egg
to Adult Photographs by Ron Goor. Atheneum, 1990. ISBN
0-689-31445-0. 26p. 7-11.
Metamorphosis is the unique way that some insects grow and
change from egg to adult. Closeup, full-color photographs of a
variety of insects — butterflies, mosquitoes, wasps, and others —
along with a simple and clear text explain the stages of egg,
larva, and pupa. Additional photographs and descriptions fea-
ture incomplete metamorphosis, where insects do not undergo
radical changes in appearance from one stage to the next. Boston
Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, 1990.
11.51 Hopf, Alice L. Spiders. Photographs by Ann Moreton. Cobble-
hill Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-65017-2. 64p. 5 and up.
Do you think that if you've seen one spider you've seen 'em all?
Do you believe that spiders are insects? After sixty-four pages of
engaging text, splashed with full-color closeup photographs,
readers will know not only that spiders come in 35,000 varieties
and that they are classified as Arachnida, but also that some
spiders jump, some fish, and others spit. Outstanding Science
Trade Books for Children in 1990.
11.52 McLaughlin, Molly. Dragonflies. Walker, 1989. ISBN 0-8027-
6847-4. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Through clear, descriptive text and closeup color photographs,
readers are introduced to fascinating information about dragon-
flies and their close relatives, damselflies. Readers can learn that
dragonflies lived on Earth before dinosaurs and that there are
over 4,000 species of these helpful insects. How they find food,
escape danger, adapt, lay eggs, and undergo metamorphosis
makes for high-interest reading. Notable Children's Trade Books in
Science, 1989.
11.53 Pringle, Laurence. Killer Bees, rev. ed. Morrow Junior Books,
1990. ISBN 0-688-09524-0. 64p. 8 and up.
"They're here!" In the fall of 1990, killer bees, descendents of
bees from Africa, crossed from Mexico into the United States
near Brownsville, Texas. Laurence Pringle brings a rational, ob-
jective approach to the description of the invasion and includes
maps and black-and-white photos. Originally issued in 1986, the
first two chapters of the text have changed little, describing why
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these African bees behave as they do, and their effect in Central
and South America. New information deals with the northward
movement of the bees and their likely impact in the United
States. A glossary, guidelines for safety, and suggestions for fur-
ther reading are included.
11*54 Souza, D. M. Insects around the House. Insects in the Garden.
What Bit Me? Carolrhoda Books, 1991. 40p. 6-9.
The life cycles and habits of such insects as the termite, housefly,
and cockroach are described in detail against closeup color pho-
tographs. The Creatures All Around Us series looks at insects
around the house and garden, including ones that bite and ones
that are beneficial to humans, as well as looking at arachnids. In
an easy-to-read format, children are introduced to fascinating
facts. Critical terms appear in boldface, and there are charts,
glossaries, and indexes to help young researchers.
Ocean Life
11.55 Bendick, Jeanne. Exploring an Ocean Tide Pool. Illustrated by
Todd Telander. Henry Holt/Redfeather Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
8050-2043-8. 56p. 7-10 (est.).
Jeanne Bendick's voice is personal and close as she guides
young readers to notice the life in the neighborhood of a tidal
pool. In a chapter book that fits small hands, readers are intro-
duced to the plants and animals in a small home linked to a
larger ecosystem. Full-page color photographs and closeup
black-and-white diagrams inform readers about mollusks, crus-
taceans, fish, and Cnidaria.
11.56 Cousteau Society. Dolphins* Penguins. Seals. Turtles. Photo-
graphs by the Cousteau Society. Simon and Schuster/Little Si-
mon Books, 1991-92. 16p. 3-7 (est.).
Full-page colorful, closeup photographs bring the young reader
into the world of four ocean-dwelling animals — the sea turtle,
the dolphin, the penguin, and the seal. Each of the books in the
Ocean Animals series begins with a fact sheet revealing the
weight, lifespan, food, and reproductive cycle of the animal.
Then, in a single line of text per page, interesting information
appears in clear, simple language, such as dolphins "are among
the fastest swimmers in the oceans" and "Penguins are most
unusual birds. They can't fly because their wings are too small."
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11.57 Gibbons, Gail. Sharks. Illustrated by Gail Gibbons. Holiday
House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0960-0. 32p. 6-9 (est.).
In an information book that many beginning readers will man-
age for themselves, Gail Gibbons provides comprehensive infor-
mation about sharks. Pages with minimal text give children
what they like best— basic facts and large, clear labels. For exam-
ple, mako sharks can swim forty-three miles per hour, and out
of the 350 kinds of sharks, only thirty species have been known
to attack people. The color illustrations show sharks in fluid
movement with text overlaid on the blue-green ocean.
11.58 Gibbons, Gail. Whales. Illustrated by Gail Gibbons. Holiday
House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0900-7. 30p. 6-10.
Whales are the largest and most wondrous creatures of the sea.
This informative book introduces readers to different kinds of
whales, explains their natural history, and describes how they
struggle to survive today. Sea-shaded watercolor paintings illus-
trate the easy-to-understand text. Detailed information about
individual whales, labeled diagrams, phonetic pronounciations,
maps, and a list of interesting facts about whales provide young
"whale watchers" with a fascinating look at the ocean's most
graceful inhabitant.
11.59 Grover, Wayne. Dolphin Adventure: A True Story. Illustrated
by Jim Fowler. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09442-2.
48p. 8 and up.
Eight short chapters recount the extraordinary events of a day
that Wayne Grover, an accomplished scuba diver, spent diving
off the Florida coast. On his second dive, a family of three dol-
phins approached him. One was injured. Sensing that the dol-
phins were seeking assistance, Grover successfully removed a
fishing hook from the baby's back. The smell of blood attracted
sharks, but they were fended off by the mother and father dol-
phin. Black-and-white pencil illustrations appear on almost
every page.
11.60 Johnson, Rebecca L. The Great Barrier Reef: A Living Labora-
tory. Lerner, 1992. ISBN 0-8225-1596-2. 64p. 5 and up.
One of the best-known barrier reefs in the world now comes to
life through color photographs. The young reader is introduced
to plants and creatures inside and around the barrier reef, in-
cluding giant clams, fish of all kinds, sizes, and shapes, sea
turtles, and coral animals.
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11.61 Lauber, Patricia. An Octopus Is Amazing. Illustrated by Holly
Keller. Thomas Y. Crowell/Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04801-7. 32p. 6-10.
What has a bag-shaped body, lives in the sea, and can change
colors in a flash? The amazing octopus! In this Let's-Read-and-
Find-Out Book, Patricia Lauber introduces readers to one of the
sea's most intelligent creatures and describes its characteristics
and life cycle. Full-page watercolor paintings make explicit the
easy-to-understand text. A full-color, labeled chart offers readers
further information about several of the world's most common
octopuses.
11.62 Maestro, Betsy. A Sea Full of Sharks. Illustrated by Giulio Maes-
tro. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-43100-5. 32p.
4-7.
Sharks both scare us and fascinate us. Although live sharks are
difficult to study, scientists are aware that there are about 350
different species of sharks, ranging in size from six inches to
more than fifty feet long. Shark facts are related in clear and
simple language in a book that encourages respect for these
sometimes dangerous, yet important, creatures of the deep.
11.63 Mallory, Kenneth, and Andrea Conley Rescue of the Stranded
Whales. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers and New
England Aquarium, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67122-7. 64p. 5-10.
Kenneth Mallory and Andrea Conley give a fascinating account
of a close encounter with whales — a successful rescue of three
young pilot whales stranded on a Cape Cod beach. The well-
written narrative describes scientists' attempts to move the
whales to the New England Aquarium and eventually return
them to the sea. Full-page color photographs add to the drama
of the real-life story. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
11.64 McDonald, Megan. Is This a House for Hermit Crab? Illus-
trated by S. D. Schindler. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08455-8. 32p. 3^6.
Hermit Crab searches for a new home: "He stepped along the
shore, by the sea, in the sand . . . scritch-scratch, scritch-scratch/'
But finding a home safe from the pricklepine fish is not easy. A
rock is too heavy, a rusty can too noisy, a piece of driftwood too
dark, and a sand pail too deep — until, at last, Hermit Crab finds
the safety of a snail's empty shell. S. D. Schindler 's textured
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pastels add sandy, shimmery beaches and seas to a read-it-again
text. IRA Children's Book Award, 1991.
11.65 Simon, Seymour. Whales. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-
04758-4. 35p. 4-8.
Dramatic color photographs and simple text describe the physi-
cal characteristics and habits of various species of whales. Sey-
mour Simon, an acclaimed science writer for children, explains
the dangers of the possible extinction of these giant creatures of
the sea.
11.66 Waters, John F. Watching Whales. Cobblehill Books, 1991. ISBN
0-525-65072-5. 42p. 8 and up.
John Waters inspects and explains the relationship among boat
owners, scientists, and whale watchers in the Cape Cod area. By
following a fifth-grade class as it prepares for a whale watch,
readers also gain general information about East Coast whales,
such as the minke, the finback, and the humpback. Color photo-
graphs record whales breaching, spouting, and feeding. An ap-
pendix offers information on other opportunities for whale
watching as well how to adopt a whale.
11.67 White, Sandra Verrill, and Michael Filisky Sterling: The Rescue
of a Baby Harbor Seal. Crown/New England Aquarium Books,
1989. ISBN 0-517-57112-9. 29p. 6-10 (est.).
Sterling, an orphaned harbor seal pup, is rescued by workers
from the New England Aquarium. As she learns how to catch
fish and swim, specialists monitor her progress and prepare her
for a return to the ocean. Over sixty full-color photographs fea-
ture Sterling and other seals in their natural environment and in
temporary captivity. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science,
1989.
Pets
11.68 Ashabranner, Brent. Crazy about German Shepherds. Photo-
graphs by Jennifer Ashabranner. Cobblehill Books, 1990. ISBN
0-525-65032-6. 81p. 10 and up.
Peggy O'Callaghan's dream took shape when she temporarily
adopted a lost German shepherd. Peggy then bought her own
German shepherd puppy and worked hard to learn all she could
about dog care before opening her own kennel in the northern
Virginia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Black-and-white
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photographs sensitively capture the four canine stars of Peggy's
domain: Dare, Zoe, Freesia, and Coyote. Readers will find this
both an informative and heartwarming account of a dog-lover's
careen
11.69 Hirschi, Ron. What Is a Cat? Where Do Cats Live? Photographs
by Linda Quartman Younker. Walker, 1991. 32p. 5-9.
Cats are fun-loving kittens, lap-warming pals, and sunbathing
nappers. What Is a Cat? explains the distinctive markings, habits,
and moods of domesticated felines and provides readers with
useful information about cat care. Where Do Cats Live? presents
a scenic look at the habitats of both wild and domestic cats.
Full-color photographs in both easy-to-read information books
capture the independence and interdependence of cats.
Reptiles and Amphibians
11.70 Bare, Colleen Stanley. Never Kiss an Alligator! Photographs by
Colleen Stanley Bare. Cobblehill Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-65003-
2. 28p. 4-8.
At least one stunning closeup color photograph of an alligator
adorns each page of this entertaining and informative book. In
one to four sentences of pithy text per page we learn about these
ancient reptiles: their food, their habitat, their size, their young,
and how they differ from crocodiles. Alligators' greatest enemy
is man, so the author's closing words implore readers to "watch,
study, admire and to preserve, protect, and respect" these an-
cient creatures. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
11.71 Lavies, Bianca. Lily Pad Pond. Photographs by Bianca Lavies. E.
P. Dutton, 1989. ISBN 0-525-44483-1. 28p. 3-8.
Life in a woodland pond is captured in full-page photographs
which center on a tadpole's development into a bullfrog. A dra-
matic sequence of photos shows the young frog capturing a
dragonfly. The text is clearly written, flush with interesting de-
tail, and varied in style: "After a year of eating pond ooze and
plant material, she is plump." Bianca Lavies includes a list of the
featured pond inhabitants and the amount of enlargement of
each photo to give readers an indication of actual size.
11.72 Parker, Nancy Winslow, and Joan Richards Wright. Frogs, Toads,
Lizards, and Salamanders. Illustrated by Nancy Winslow
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Parker. Greenwillow Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08681-0. 48p. 6
and up.
Introduced through amusing couplets, various water, land, and
desert creatures are the subjects in this fact-filled companion to
Nancy Winslow Parker and Joan Richards Wright's earlier col-
laboration, Bugs. The easy-to-understand text includes informa-
tion on physical characteristics, habits, and natural environ-
ments of sixteen reptiles and amphibians found in the United
States. Clearly labeled scientific drawings and diagrams enrich
full-color, stylized illustrations. Glossaries, maps, and charts in-
cluded at the back of the book will help teachers and young
herpetologists alike.
11.73 Simon, Seymour. Snakes. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-
022530 0. 32p. 5-12.
Snakes opens with a dramatic double-page color photograph of
six baby snakes simultaneously hatching. This remarkable shot
sets the stage for the impressive photos to come: a yellow rat
snake swallows its prey; a copperhead's forked tongue shoots
out; and a sidewinder makes its ladder-rung tracks across the
sand. The narrative facing the full-page photos helps children to
identify the snakes and to understand more about snakes' habi-
tats, behaviors, and value.
11.74 Ziter, Cary B. When Turtles Come to Town. Photographs by
Chuck Bigger. Franklin Watts/First Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-
10691-8. 64p. 8-10.
Every summer, sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on
sandy Atlantic beaches of the Southeast United States. Many
people are now involved in saving these creatures after years of
slaughter by humans. Young Claire and Jesse, accompanied by
their fattier, meet experts devoted to preserving the sea turtle.
The children learn about turtle birth and growth, the hunting
and poaching of turtles, their history, and the preservation of
these reptiles. Numerous color photographs add information
and drama.
Wild Animals
11.75 Arnold, Caroline. Cheetah. Flamingo. Hippo. Orangutan.
Snake. Wild Goat. Photographs by Richard Hewett Morrow
Junior Books, 1989-91. 48p. 7 and up.
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Vividly illustrated with full-color photographs on every page,
this captivating Animal Favorites series does not patronize
young readers with its wide variety of information — including
height, weight, reproduction, hunting habits, and survival. Each
book begins by introducing a specific zoo resident. Responsibili-
ties involved in keeping the animal in captivity are explained
before the discussion broadens to include information about that
animal species' life in the wild. Notable Children's Trade Books in
Science, 1989 (Cheetah).
11.76 Arnosky, Jim. Crinkleroofs Book of Animal Tracking, rev* ed.
Illustrated by Jim Arnosky. Bradbury Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-
705851-4. 48p. 7-11.
Crinkleroot, a hilarious woodsman born in a tree and raised by
bees, tells readers how to track and trail wild animals. He ex-
plains how to identify animals from their tracks, how and where
animal tracks are found, what the animals eat, and where they
drink. Detailed drawings accompany the text and aid the reader
in identifying the homes and tracks of beavers, otters, raccoons,
rabbits, bobcats, a red fox, and others.
11-77 Halton, Cheryl M Those Amazing Bats. Dillon Press, 1991.
ISBN 0-87518-458-8. 96p. 9 and up.
Striking a balance between technical information and a fascinat-
ing adventure story, Cheryl Halton describes the intricacies of
the biology, behavior, and mythology of bats. Color photos ac-
company chapters on bat species, the raising of young, echolo-
cation, bats in science, bats' roles in the environment, and dan-
gers facing bats. Appendixes describe procedures for building a
bat house and list endangered or threatened species.
11.78 Johnston, Ginny, and Judy Cutchins. Windows on Wildlife.
Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-07873-7. 48p. 7 and up.
Ginny Johnston and Judy Cutchins describe how scientists and
exhibit specialists have designed and built six natural-habitat
enclosures across the country in which people can view animals
and conduct research on animal behavior. These habitats include
a forest for gorillas, an icy home for penguins, an indoor jungle,
a hippoquarium, an aviary for tropical birds, and an aquarium
for giant kelp. Color photographs, a glossary, an index, and an
informative text sensitize readers to the need to preserve wild
animals and their natural habitats from human encroachment.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990.
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11.79 Kitchen, Bert. Gorilla/Chinchilla, and Other Animal Rhymes.
Illustrated by Bert Kitchen. Dial Books, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0771-
1. 32p. All ages.
It may not be often that a Hog hangs out with a Frog, a Hippo-
potamus befriends a Duck-billed Platypus, or a Beagle plays
fetch with an Eagle, but strange things happen when animals are
grouped in rhyming pairs. A short verse about each animal pair
appears on one page, with a realistic, intricately detailed draw-
ing of the subjects in full-color on the facing page, providing a
unique way to explore the diversity of the animal kingdom.
11.80 Ryden, Hope. Your Cat's Wild Cousins. Photographs by Hope
Ryden. Lodestar Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-67354-7. 47p. 8-12
(est).
Although cats appear to be domesticated, they have a wild side
and a wild set of cousins. Using her own cat, Lily, for compari-
son, naturalist Hope Ryden helps readers notice and understand
the similarities and differences between domesticated and wild
cats. Beautiful full-color photographs capture Lily and eighteen
of her wild cat cousins in their natural habitats and provide a
closeup look at their behaviors. Graphically rendered catpaws
signal information bullets about each wild cat, inviting cat en-
thusiasts to learn more about these incredible felines.
11.81 Sattler, Helen Roney. Giraffes, the Sentinels of the Savannas.
Illustrated by Christopher Santoro. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08285-8. 80p. 8 and up.
While scientists don't know exactly how intelligent the tallest
animal in the world is, it is known that once, when a male giraffe
was making unwanted advances toward a female giraffe at the
Manchester, England, zoo, the female lured the male into a stall,
backed out, and closed the door after her. This award-winning
book affectionately describes the natural history of giraffes
traced from twenty million years ago, as well as the animals'
present-day habits, habitat, and chances of future survival. The
well-written text is supplemented by intricate pencil drawings.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990; ALA Notable
Children's Books, 199L
11.82 Simon, Seymour. Big Cats. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-
021647-6. 40p. 5-8 (est).
"The Big Cats/' according to Seymour Simon, are those that can
roar: the lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar. In this photo essay that
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cats are included as well — the puma, cheetah, and snow leopard.
Readable text describes habitats, behaviors, and threats to their
continued existence.
11.83 Stirling, Ian. Bears. Photographs by Aubrey Lang. Sierra Club
Books for Children, 1992. ISBN 0-87156-574-9. 64p. 10 and up
(est.).
Polar bears can hibernate when food is unavailable; on some
Alaskan trails, each grizzly that passes steps in the same foot-
prints. With fascinating tidbits like these, full-color photographs
of bears in their natural habitats, and lively drawings, this book
in the Sierra Club Wildlife Library is a masterful introduction to
an animal that has captivated humans for millennia. Chapters
focus on species evolution, cub life, adult behavior, diet, com-
munication, hibernation, and the outlook for bears in today's
world.
11.84 Yoshida, Toshi. Elephant Crossing. Illustrated by Toshi Yoshida.
Philomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21745-2. 32p. 5-9.
As the herd of elephants crosses the plain on its way to the forest
where green leaves are plentiful, it is suddenly confronted by
three young lions out hunting. When the leader of the herd
boldly charges, the lions retreat. Yet there are some dangers that
even fully grown elephants cannot guard against. Through a
flashback, the reader learns of the dangers of the African plain,
including a time when the elephant herd encountered a swarm
of desert grasshoppers that destroyed every source of food in its
path. Panoramic colored-pencil spreads reveal the vastness of
this wildlife habitat.
11.85 Yoshida, Toshi. Young Lions. Illustrated by Toshi Yoshida. Phi-
lomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21546-8. 32p. 6-10.
On the African plain three young lions leave their sleeping
mother to go on their first hunt. They encounter many of the
animals that live on the great African plain — a group of zebras,
a herd of impalas, cheetahs running at lightning speed, a herd of
gnus, and a leopard feeding high in a tree. Unsuccessful, the
young lions return to their pride. Readers will also enjoy Toshi
Yoshida 's Elepliant Crossing, with its similar colored-pencil vistas
of the African plain.
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Archeology
11.86 Giblin, James Cross. The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone: Key to
Ancient Egypt Thomas Y Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04799-1.
85p. 8-13.
With the discovery in 1799 of the Rosetta Stone, historians be-
lieved that they would finally unlock the secrets of ancient
Egypt. But deciphering the writing on the stone became a riddle
that stumped scholars for years. James Cross Giblin's book
traces the history of how this riddle was solved, explaining how
the symbols and their meanings were finally matched. Illus-
trated with authentic black-and-white photographs and ex-
planatory hieroglyphics, this book provides both readers and
young researchers with a fascinating look at the key that re-
vealed the history of an ancient civilization.
11.87 Lasky Kathryn. Traces of Life: The Origins of Humankind.
Illustrated by Whitney Powell. Morrow Junior Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-688-07237-2. 128p. 10 and up (est.).
'Time can become unimaginable/' And so, Kathryn Lasky's
opening chapter sets time — all five billion years of Earth — into a
single day, and ticks off the hours to trace life on Earth from
bacteria's arrival at dawn to humankind's entrance at 11:59 p.m.
Documenting like a scientist, building intrigue like a mystery
writer, and never losing her storyteller's stance, Lasky describes
the work of paleoanthropologists, specialists in the fossil re-
mains of our early ancestors. Pages are replete with labeled
black-and-white sketches, maps, diagrams, and photographs.
Conservation and Ecology
11.88 Arnosky, Jim. In the Forest: A Portfolio of Paintings. Illustrated
by Jim Arnosky. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN
0-688-09138-5. 32p. 6 and up (est.).
"This book is a little bit of forest you can hold, composed of
paintings done outdoors, printed on paper made from forest
trees, and bound together by two seasons." Thus ends Jim Ar-
nosky's introduction to eleven full-page impressionistic paint-
ings in six colors of oil on canvas. Opposite the paintings are
detailed captions in which the artist describes each forest setting
and his experiences while painting it.
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11.89 Arnosky, Jim. Near the Sea: A Portfolio of Paintings. Illustrated
by Jim Arnosky. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN
0-688-09327-2. 32p. 6 and up (est.).
In full-page oil paintings on canvas, Jim Arnosky leads an inti-
mate tour of a Maine island's seascapes and landscapes, convey-
ing the texture of rocky island coasts, lobster boats, clapboard
houses, tall grasses, and shifting tides. Simple paragraphs ex-
plain the settings and the feelings that the artist experienced as
he worked: "The ocean owns two-thirds of this round earth and
would have the rest inch by inch/7 Using only six colors, Ar-
nosky explains, he economized on weight as he hiked to his
vantage points.
11.90 Brown, Laurie Krasny, and Marc Brown. Dinosaurs to the Res-
cue! A Guide to Protecting Our Planet. Illustrated by Marc
Brown. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1992. ISBN 0-316-11087-
6. 32p. 6-10 (est).
Wise dinosaurs demonstrate some tested rules for keeping
planet Earth green. One "sloposaurus" is the exception, a crabby
dinosaur who violates the book's three guidelines: "Use less/'
"Use things again," and "Give something back to the earth." The
unabashed messages are illustrated in cartoon style with genial
dinosaurs preserving resources,, recycling in various ways, and
enhancing the environment.
11.91 Cherry, Lynne. A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History.
Illustrated by Lynne Cherry. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gul-
liver Green Books, 1992. ISBN 0-15-200542-0. 40p. 6-10.
Beginning with a tribe of Native Americans whose chief named
it Nash-a-way — "River with the Pebbled Bottom" — through the
logging by early European settlers and the development of the
plastics and paper industries, the Nashua River has been an
important life source to many generations of people in Massa-
chusetts and New Hampshire. When industrial pollution nearly
killed the river, citizens organized to clean up and save the
Nashua. Earth-toned, colored-pencil, and watercolor drawings
depict this remarkable environmental story, and a detailed bor-
der provides historical supplements to the text.
11.92 Chief Seattle. Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief
Seattle. Illustrated by Susan Jeffers. Dial Books, 1991. ISBN 0-
8037-0963-3. 32p. 6 and up.
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The eloquent text of this book is attributed to Chief Seattle,
peaceful leader of the Suquamish Indian nation in the North-
west over a century ago, and is adapted and vivified through
Susan Jeffers's magnificent artwork. Chief Seattle's message is
one of life in harmony with mother earth, brother rivers, and
sister flowers, reminding today's land dwellers that Earth does
not belong to us — rather, we belong to Earth. In double-page
spreads, Jeffers's fine line illustrations with ink and dyes are
beautifully detailed representations of Native Americans of long
ago.
11.93 Cone, Molly Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated
Kids Adopted Pigeon Creek and Brought It Back to Life. Pho-
tographs by Sidnee Wheelwright. Sierra Club Books for Chil-
dren, 1992. ISBN 0-87156-572-2. 48p. 7-10 (est.).
Pigeon Creek flows from Everett Washington, past Jackson Ele-
mentary School, to Puget Sound. Students had seen mud and
trash in the creek, but never fish— until they cleaned and stocked
it with salmon raised from eggs in a classroom aquarium. Crisp,
color photos record the ugly — evidence of human thoughtless-
ness— and the beautiful — students on an instructive and re-
warding mission and mature salmon that returned to their for-
mer home. Readers, upon learning that "kids can make a
difference," may be inspired to initiate local environmental pro-
jects. NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book, 1992.
11.94 Dolan, Edward F. Our Poisoned Sky. Cobblehill Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-525-65056-3. lllp. 10 and up.
In this well-researched book, both the complex problem of air
pollution and viable solutions to it are enumerated and dis-
cussed. The numerous definitions, subheadings, diagrams, and
photographs, as well as a clearly readable text, make the book a
useful research text for middle- to upper-level students. Timely
topics include acid rain, industrial air pollution, ozone deple-
tion, and the greenhouse effect. Ten practical solutions are out-
lined in the last chapter.
11.95 Dorros, Arthur. Rain Forest Secrets. Illustrated by Arthur Dor-
ros. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-43369-5. 40p.
Arthur Dorros introduces readers to the vegetation and animals
of rain forests around the world and explains the dangers facing
these important ecosystems. Colorful full-page illustrations and
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labeled drawings support the informative text and help to ex-
plain the complicated and integrated life system of a rain forest.
The list of organizations dedicated to saving the world's rain
forests and the author's personal note provide readers with
sources and a stimulus to learn more about these fascinating and
endangered ecosystems.
11.96 Elkington, John, Julia Hailes, Douglas Hill, and Joel Makower.
Going Green: A Kid's Handbook to Saving the Planet. Illus-
trated by Tony Ross. Viking Penguin/lilden Press Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-670-83611-7. 96p. 8 and up.
Can one person play a role in saving the Earth? Four lively and
logically sequenced sections demonstrate that the answer is a
most emphatic "Yes." The high-energy text, complemented by
action-packed, cartoon-style drawings, informs readers about
such environmental issues as the greenhouse effect, depletion of
the ozone layer, acid rain, trash, and air and water pollution. The
book teaches readers how to conduct a "green audit" of their
homes, schools, and communities and alphabetically lists ac-
tions that the reader can take. Abibliography and a list of organi-
zations concerned about the environment provide additional
information. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
11.97 Gibbons, Gail. Recycle! A Handbook for Kids. Illustrated by
Gail Gibbons. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-30971-0. 32p. 5-10
(est).
With distinct, colorful graphics and up-to-the-minute explana-
tory text, Gail Gibbons shows how paper, glass, cans, plastic,
and styrofoam are recycled, thus reducing the amount of waste
in our landfills. The lively pen-and-ink and watercolor drawings
often contain labels and supplementary information about the
recycling procedures. Gibbons concludes her narration with
alarming facts about the trash problem and what we can do to
curb it.
11.98 Hirschi, Ron. Fall. Spring. Summer. Winter. Photographs by
Thomas D. Mangelsen. Cobblehill Books, 1990-91. 32p. 3-8
(est).
In a photographic tribute to the seasons designed especially for
young readers, the team of Ron Hirschi and Thomas Mangelsen
has produced four books whose brief text and striking photo-
graphs invite close looks at living things in natural habitats and
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encourage appreciation of nature's changes. Out-of-doors
throughout the year, the photographer of these Wildlife Seasons
Books catches spring flowers peeking through snow, baby birds
begging for food, salmon spawning in river gravel, and coyotes
with thick warm coats.
11.99 Lasky, Kathryn. Surtsey: The Newest Place on Earth. Photo-
graphs by Christopher G. Knight. Hyperion Books for Children,
1992. ISBN 1-56282-301-9. 64p. 8-12.
Surtsey is an old story about the life of a young island. Rising
from the sea in 1963 in the violence of a volcanic eruption, this
island off the coast of Iceland has served as a laboratory for
scientists documenting the arrival of life on its shores. An infor-
mation-packed text, dramatic color photographs, and chapter-
opening quotes from The Prose Edda—a thirteenth-century col-
lection of Viking poetry, Scandinavian myths, and stories of
Norse gods— juxtapose distant past and present.
11.100 Lauber, Patricia. Summer of Fire: Yellowstone 1988. Orchard
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-08543-0. 64p. 9 and up (est.).
In the hot, dry summer of 1988, forest fires raged through Yel-
lowstone Park. After intense lightning storms started the series
of fires, they spread rapidly, and summer rains did not come.
Patricia Lauber takes a careful look at those fires, considering
their effects on the park and its inhabitants. Dramatic color pho-
tographs of the fires, as well as contrasting photographs of
spruce, fir, and meadows, demonstrate effectively how old
growth made way for new. Aglossary and index are included.
11.101 Pringle, Laurence. Living Treasure: Saving Earth's Threatened
Biodiversity. Illustrated by Irene Brady. Morrow Junior Books,
1991. ISBN 0-688-07710-2. 64p. 8 and up.
Scientists and lay people are amazed by the biological diversity
of organisms on the planet Earth. Laurence Pringle considers
how and why there is such a variety of living things, discussing
how species develop over time, describing the past based partiy
on fossils, and enlisting the help of people around the world to
save the Earth's living treasure — its biological diversity.
11.102 Siy, Alexandra. Ancient Forests. Arctic National Wildlife Ref-
uge. Hawaiian Islands. Native Grasslands. Dillon Press, 1991.
70-^80p. 9 and up.
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Each volume in the Circle of Life series examines a separate
environment, presenting it through clear text and beautiful, full-
color photographs. Each book also includes a "Facts" section,
activity pages, a list of appropriate environmental organiza-
tions, a glossary, and an index. Emphasis is placed on under-
standing and conserving each environment.
11.103 Wood, A. J. Look Again! The Second Ultimate Spot-the-Differ-
ence Book. Illustrated by April Wilson. Dial Books for Young
Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-0958-7. 36p. All ages.
In an introduction to global biomes, flora and fauna from Aus-
tralia's shore, the Central African jungles, the Himalayas, polar
regions, and other distinctive ecological regions compete for
space on extravagantly colored spreads. Each pair of paintings
details a dozen or more differences begging to be noticed. A
multipurpose book that is intriguing to look at and that reveals
the beauty and variety of nature, Look Again! follows the format
of its predecessor, Look!, in providing supportive notes for les-
sons in natural history.
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11.104 Ballard, Robert D., with Rick Archbold. The Lost Wreck of the
Isis. Illustrated by Wesley Lowe and Ken Marschall. Scholas-
tic/Madison Press Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-43852-2. 64p. 8-12.
Led by Dr. Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the wreck of the
Titanic, underwater explorers search for a sunken ship over 1,600
years old. Both the discovery of this Roman treasure on the floor
of the Mediterranean Sea and the technology that enabled Bal-
lard to locate the Isis are described. Full-color photos, graphics,
and drawings clarify the text. Outstanding Science Trade Books for
Children in 1990.
11.105 Branley, Franklyn M. Earthquakes. Illustrated by Richard
Rosenblum. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04663^4. 32p.
6-10.
In another title in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Books
series, Franklyn Branley explains the causes of earthquakes,
identifies danger zones, and describes the destruction that can
result. In addition, information about preparation for and safety
during an earthquake is presented. Colorful maps, diagrams,
and illustrations help to explain the clear and accurate text.
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11.106 Branley, Franklyn M. Mysteries of Planet Earth. Illustrated by
Sally J. Bensusen. Lodestar Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-67278-8.
63p. 10 and up.
In the sixth book of the Mysteries of the Universe series,
Franklyn Branley poses and responds to questions regarding the
Earth's origins, oceans, rotation, life forms, plate movements,
and destiny The book's format is one that lends itself to being
read cover to cover or to being used as a well-indexed reference.
Both black-and-white diagrams and photography enhance the
text.
11.107 Cobb, Vicki. This Place Is Dry. Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee.
Walker, 1989. ISBN 0-8027-6855-5. 32p. 7-9.
Can you imagine living in a place where the temperature can
reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit and where cacti can grow as tall as
three-story buildings? Well, Gila monsters, jaguars, and Tohono
O'Odham Indians can because they live on Arizona's Sonora
Desert. Full-color illustrations complement a fact-filled text
about the land, people, and animals that flourish in a desert.
Three additional books complete the Imagine Living Here series:
This Place Is High, This Place Is Cold, and This Place Is Wet
11.108 DeWitt, Lynda. What Will the Weather Be? Illustrated by Caro-
lyn Croll. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021597-6. 32p. 6-10.
What will the weather be tomorrow? Readers of this book in the
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Books series are introduced to
the basics of weather forecasting, including the main charac-
teristics of weather (temperature, humidity, wind speed and
direction, and air pressure) and how meteorologists rely on in-
struments and scientific information to make their forecasts.
Labeled diagrams and character dialogue support the informa-
tive text. A good companion book is Gail Gibbons's Weather
Words and What They Mean.
11.109 Dorros, Arthur. Feel the Wind. Illustrated by Arthur Dorros.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04741-X. 32p. 4-8.
"See it, hear it, feel the wind." This Let's-Read-and-Find-Out
Science Book invites children to use their senses to explore the
wind, including its properties and its effects on our lives and on
the environment. Simple definitions are supported by stylized
illustrations. Experiments are presented that use children's
bikes, toy boats, kites, and gliders to extend understanding. A
brief history of wind power and directions for making a home-
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made weather vane are also included. Notable Children's Trade
Books in Science, 1989,
11.110 Dorros, Arthur Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean. Illus-
trated by Arthur Dorros. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021599-
2. 32p. 6-10.
Water is always moving downhill to the ocean, traveling from
brooks to streams to rivers to the sea. Readers of this Let's-Read-
and-Find-Out Science Book can also take the journey and learn
more about how water changes the Earth's surface, how water
is used, and why clean water is important. Key land features and
relevant terms are explained as readers follow the water on its
journey. Earth-toned watercolor drawings support the text.
11.111 Gibbons, Gail. Weather Words and What They Mean. Illus-
trated by Gail Gibbons. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0805-
1. 30p. 5-8 (est.).
Moisture, temperature, and air pressure are just a few of the
concepts clearly explained in Gail Gibbons's easy-to-understand
text for young children. Full-color illustrations, complete with
labeled drawings and cartoon-dialogue inserts, help to define
the meaning of commonly used weather words. The list of inter-
esting weather facts included at the end of the book may be used
as a model to spark children's interest in producing their own
"weather almanac/'
11.112 Goodman, Billy Natural Wonders and Disasters. Wu, Norbert
Life in the Oceans. Little, Brown, 1991. 96p. 8-12.
Each of these oversized science books in the Planet Earth series,
with handsome color photographs and lucid, informative prose,
is written by a specialist who addresses natural history topics.
The information is accurate, direct, and accessible. Although
photographs will draw readers in, heightened interest in the
subject matter will do the rest.
11.113 La.uber, Patricia. How We Learned the Earth Is Round. Illus-
trated by Megan Lloyd. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-
04862-9. 32p. 6^10.
Patricia Lauber presents a historical account of how the ancient
Greeks and later explorers learned about the shape of our planet
in this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book. Flat-Earth theo-
ries gave way to a belief in a round Earth, which was proven by
the voyages of Columbus and Magellan. Animated ink-and-
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watercolor line drawings, along with diagrams, satellite photo-
graphs, and simple experiments, explain and support the clear
and accurate text. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field
of Social Studies.
11.114 Peters, Lisa Westberg. Water's Way. Illustrated by Ted Rand.
Little, Brown/Arcade, 1991, ISBN 1-55970-062-9. 32p. 4-8 (est).
"Water has a way of changing." Lisa Westberg Peters's simple
text makes the changes comprehensible — from fog, rain, and
snow to puddles, creeks, and seas — while Ted Rand's watercol-
ors amplify the explanations and testify to the beauty of water's
forms. A square inset on each spread sets windows of Tony's
house against outside changes. Inside, there is steam from the
soup, moisture on the bathroom window, and a puddle on the
sill. Outside, at last, there is snow for Tony's sled.
11.115 Simon, Seymour. Deserts. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN
0-688-07416-2. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Seymour Simon once explained that he tries to write just as he
speaks, ever mindful of the effect of his words on young readers.
In Deserts, he once again achieves readable prose that both in-
trigues and informs. Crisp color photographs, outline maps, and
graphs are offered to help young reader-researchers respond to
the beauty and life forms of deserts, locate North American
deserts, and understand their landscapes and variations. World
map endpapers depict locations and relative sizes of world de-
serts.
11.116 Simon, Seymour. Earthquakes. Morrow Junior Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-688-09634-4. 32p. 5 and up.
Leave it to Seymour Simon to draw in young readers with a
"cool" fact in the first paragraph. This time, they'll learn that
there are a million earthquakes each year, even though most are
too small to be noticed. With diagrams, coded maps, and full-
color photographs of earthquake damage, Simon explains the
cause of quakes, ways to measure their strength, and their dev-
astating power.
11.117 Simon, Seymour. Oceans. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-
688-09453-8. 32p. 5 and up.
In clear, concise text, Seymour Simon explains how the Earth's
70 percent liquid surface makes it "different from any other
planet or moon in our solar system." The magnificence of our
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world's oceans is captured in full-page photographs and ex-
plained with computer-generated maps. Readers will not only
learn about currents, tides, and how oceans affect weather pat-
terns, but they may also develop a deeper interest and respect
for the seas through this readable book.
Energy
11.118 Asimov, Isaac. How Did We Find Out about Lasers? Illustrated
by Erika Kors. Walker, 1990. ISBN 0-8027-6936-5. 64p. 10-12
(est.).
Lasers, a term coined from Lightwave Amplification by Stimu-
lated Emission of Radiation, are explained in Isaac Asimov's
clear prose, beginning with chapters that explain light waves,
light as a form of energy, and masers. The story of the discover-
ies that led to scientists' production of a coherent, monochro-
matic light — a laser — is illustrated with diagrams and sketches.
A final chapter addresses the uses of lasers, and a topical index
ensures the book's value as a reference. Outstanding Science Trade
Books for Children in 1990.
11.119 Asimov, Isaac. How Did We Find Out about Microwaves? Illus-
trated by Erika Kors. Walker, 1989. ISBN 0-8027-6838-5. 64p. 10
and up.
This thirty-second book in the How Did We Find Out series
reveals the history of research on light and microwaves. Since
Dutch scientist Christian Huygens first theorized that light was
composed of waves, others have learned how to measure the
waves, how we see light and color, the relationship between
sound waves and light waves, how to measure radiation in
microwaves, and how to use microwaves to learn about the
universe. Black-and-white illustrations and diagrams, plus an
index, add interest and usefulness to the text.
11-120 Berger, Melvin. Switch On, Switch Off. Illustrated by Carol
Croll. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04786-X. 32p. 5-8.
In this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book, two children ex-
plore the seeming magic of electricity. After constructing a sim-
ple magnet and wire generator, the children visit a real gener-
ator. They follow its coil pathway, first to their home and then to
their own light switch and lamp. Along the way such concepts
as atoms, electrons, and circuits are introduced simply and with
clear diagrams. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
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11.121 Cobb, Vicki. For Your Own Protection: Stories Science Photos
Tell. Fun and Games: Stories Science Photos Tell. Natural
Wonders: Stories Science Photos Tell. Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books, 1989-91. 32p. 8 and up.
Three books explore science concepts, giving new perspectives
on everyday objects and activities through magnified or highly
detailed color photographs. Fun and Games exhibits a bouncing
ball and popping popcorn. Natural Wonders looks at a magnified
insect eye and falling cat, and For Your Own Protection reveals
enlarged plaque bacteria, a dust mite, and a sneeze. Vicki Cobb's
text explains the photos with understandable language and in-
teresting details. Glossaries and indexes help to extend the fun
of learning about science.
11.122 Eldin, Peter. Troll's Student Handbook. Troll Associates, 1992.
ISBN 0-8167-2525-X. 192p. 10 and up (est.).
Easy to tuck into a backpack, this eclectic little handbook sup-
plies information on such diverse topics as how to cope with
bad-tasting medicine, plant a pineapple, and repair a puncture.
General subject areas include Science and Technology, History
and Customs, and Sports and Hobbies. Appendixes (labeled
datafiles) supply concise information on the arts, sports, and
geography. All in all, this may be considered a high-level, port-
able "trivial pursuit."
11.123 Gallant, Roy A. Before the Sun Dies: The Story of Evolution.
Macmillan, 1989. ISBN 0-02-735771-6. 190p. 11 and up.
Professor Roy Gallant, award-winning author of over seventy
science books for children, tackles the cosmic puzzle of how
Earth and its inhabitants came to be. In addition to the ever-
popular dinosaurs, the author explores topics such as the Big
Bang theory, fossil formation, genetic mutation, climatic
changes, and human evolution. Black-and-white photos, maps,
diagrams, a glossary, and an index provide additional useful
information in this provocative reference text. Notable Children's
Trade Books in Science, 1989.
11.124 Richards, Roy. 101 Science Tricks: Fun Experiments with Eve-
ryday Materials. Illustrated by Alex Pang. Sterling, 1991. ISBN
0-8069-8388-4. 104p. 7-12.
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While learning how to make paper boats, mathematical magic
squares, or curves from circles, children are able to discover the
fun in science. "Tricks" are divided into projects exploring look-
ing, moving, and paper. Each section includes introductory
remarks for kids and closing notes for parents and teachers,
explaining each experiment's concepts. Full-page color illus-
trations and clear instructions assist children in completing
these harmless experiments independently.
11.125 Thomson, David. Visual Magic* Illustrated by David Thomson.
Dial Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-1118-2. 57p. 5-10.
With lines straight and curved, with images for repositioning,
with colors for fixed stares, and with hidden pictures, visual
magic occurs to fooJ the eye and puzzle the brain. The thirty
"magical" events include explanations as well, so readers will
learn of their optic blind spot, of after-images, and of their
brain's efforts to make sense of things. Packed into the back of
the book is a pair of 3-D glasses that make some of the images
emerge and others reveal their secrets.
11.126 White, Laurence B., Jr., and Ray Broekel. Shazam! Simple Sci-
ence Magic* Illustrated by Meyer Seltzer. Albert Whitman, 1991.
ISBN 0-8075-7332-9. 48p. 8-12.
Section titles such as "How to Hypnotize a Potato" or "The
Uncanny Can That Can" will entice young readers to investigate
nineteen simple science "tricks." Humorous illustrations in sim-
ple black line, highlighted with orange, add appeal and clarity.
Directions are given in short paragraphs rather than prescriptive
"steps," and each bit of magic is explained scientifically in a
highly readable style. Overall, this lively text would become a
popular addition to any elementary or middle school library.
Geography
11.127 Leedy, Loreen. Blast Off to Earth! A Look at Geography Illus-
trated by Loreen Leedy. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0973-
2. 32p. 7-10 (est.).
Aliens with the appearance of colorful trash cans and vacuum
cleaner parts visit the Earth with their leader, Mr. Quark, who
knows a great deal about the planet's geographic features. On
screens and maps, Mr. Quark informs his listeners of land
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masses, poles, and the equator. As their ship zips around the
Earth, he points out the people, animal life, and land features,
punctuated with simple maps keyed to the continents' terrains.
Conversation, light-hearted and brief, is in speech balloons.
Human Body, Health, and Development
11,128 Aliki. I'm Growing! Illustrated by Aliki. HarperCollins, 1992.
ISBN 0-06-020245-9. 32p. 3-7 (est.).
Using primary-level language, a young boy describes how he
has grown, from babyhood to the present. The reader learns
basic information about nutrition and discovers that organs,
bones, and muscles stop growing at a certain age, while hair and
nails never stop growing. Aliki's trademark ink-and-watercolor
drawings in bright, bold colors depict multiethnic children in
this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book.
11*129 Aliki. My Feet. My Hands. Illustrated by Aliki. Thomas Y. Crow-
ell, 1990. 32p. 3^6.
These two science picture books in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out
Science Books series present easy-to-understand information
about hands and feet. Colorful full-page drawings support the
simple and informative text and show how children of all na-
tionalities use their hands and feet to explore and understand
their world. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990.
11*130 Brown, Laurie Krasny, and Marc Brown. Dinosaurs Alive and
Well! A Guide to Good Health. Illustrated by Laurie Krasny
Brown and Marc Brown. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-316-10998-3. 32p. 4-8 (est).
A bouncy family of pale green dinosaurs demonstrates how a
reader can care for himself or herself to become "the healthiest,
happiest person you can be." Sections offer helpful advice on
foods to choose and avoid, selecting appropriate clothing, and
washing up from head to tail. These dinosaurs exercise their
bodies and their minds, and even learn how to identify and deal
with feelings, to take breaks, and to relax.
11.131 Bruun, Ruth Dowling, and Bertel Bruun. The Brain: What It Is,
What It Does. Illustrated by Peter Bruun. Greenwillow Books,
1989. ISBN 0-688-08454-0. 64p. 8 and up.
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A. The Moon of the Fox Pups by Jean Craighead George; illustrated by Norman Adams
(see 11 .29). B. Nature's Tricksters: Animals and Plants That Aren't What They Seem
by Mary Batten; illustrated by Lois Lovejoy (see 11.20). C. Our Solar System by
Sey mou r Simon (see 11.12). D. Dinosaurs Alive and Well! A Guide to Good Health by
Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown (see 11.130).
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A. The Amazing Potato: A Story in Which the Incas, Conquistadors, Marie Antoinette,
Thomas Jefferson, Wars, Famines, Immigrants, and French Fries All Play a Part by
Milton Meltzer (see 11.148). B. Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids
Adopted Pigeon Creek and Brought It Back to Life by Molly Cone; photographs by
Sidnee Wheelwright (see 11 ,93). C. Recycle! A Handbook for Kids by Gail Gibbons
(see 11.97).
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The Bruuns — neurologist Bertel, psychiatrist Ruth, and their art-
ist son Peter — collaborate on this Read-Alone Book introducing
readers to the human brain. Stylized orange-and-black line
drawings accompany a spare text in eight chapters to describe
the composition of the brain, to compare the brains of different
animals, and to explain thinking, learning, intelligence, feelings,
and sleep. Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
11.132 Dahl, Tessa. Babies, Babies, Babies. Illustrated by Siobhan
Dodds. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-670-83921-3. 28p. 2-6.
Sam and Sophie's mother is expecting a new baby, and they have
lots of questions. How long before our baby is born? How many
babies will we have? Do all babies grow in tummies? Young
children's questions about new babies are answered and supple-
mented with information about other kinds of babies: most peo-
ple have only one baby, but dogs have one to twenty, and fish
have hundreds. Charming watercolors depict the many types of
babies in our world.
11.133 Dinner, Sherry H. Nothing to Be Ashamed Of: Growing Up
with Mental Illness in Your Family. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08482-6. 197p. 10 and up.
Author Sherry Dinner, a child psychologist specializing in men-
tal illness, offers important information on such topics as de-
pression, eating disorders, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia,
and posttraumatic stress disorder. This guide also defines men-
tal illness, discusses typical reactions of people living with a
mentally ill person, explains the role of mental health profes-
sionals, and offers youngsters helpful advice concerning aid and
support for this difficult family situation.
11.134 Drimmer, Frederick. Born Different: Amazing Stories of Very
Special People. Bantam Skylark Books, 1991. ISBN 0-553-15897-
X. 173p. 10-12.
These accounts of "special people" — Tom Thumb, the Elephant
Man, the Siamese twins, and others — are informative and com-
passionate. The author combines a clear style, deep sensitivity,
and much detail and anecdote to bring these unique and diffi-
cult lives to the page. Readers will begin to see people with
physical disabilities as fully human individuals, even as mag-
nificent examples of the human spirit. Photographs and draw-
ings, as well as medical explanations of the various conditions,
round out this excellent presentation.
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11.135 Haldane, Suzanne. Helping Hands: How Monkeys Assist Peo-
ple Who Are Disabled. Photographs by Suzanne Haldane. Dut-
ton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44723-7. 42p. 8 and up
(est).
Greg, a teenager with quadraplegia, is disabled from a diving
accident. His friend Willie, a female capuchin monkey has been
trained to help with the simple tasks that Greg's paralyzed
hands cannot manage. Black-and-white photographs show how
Greg and Willie work together. The book demonstrates how
carefully trained animals can be invaluable to people with dis-
abilities, allowing them a measure of independence, and another
friend. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies; Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1991,
11.136 Hausherr,. Rosmarie. Children and the AIDS Virus: A Book for
Children, Parents, and Teachers. Photographs by Rosmarie
Hausherr. Clarion Books, 1989. ISBN 0-89919-834-1. 48p. 5-10.
In this timely book, Rosmarie Hausherr explains in clear lan-
guage how the human immune system works, what the AIDS
virus is, and how people get infected with the AIDS virus. Two
children with AIDS are featured in this book: five-year-old
Jonathan, who contracted AIDS through a blood transfusion,
and ten-year-old Celeste, who was born with AIDS. Split text
offers larger print for children, while adults read background
information in smaller print. An appendix includes resources,
hotlines, and a bibliography for further reading.
11.137 Hyde, Margaret O., and Elizabeth H. Forsyth. Medical Dilem-
mas. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21902-1. 112p. 12 and
up.
With many recent medical innovations intended to heal and to
prolong life have come agorr .ing life-and-death questions need-
ing a response from the medical and legal communities as well
as from patients, their families, and the public. Issues related to
research on animals, gene therapy, transplants, AIDS, the right
to die, and premature, severely ill, and hi-tech babies are ana-
lyzed without illustrations, but with suggestions for further
reading and an index. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
in 1990.
11.138 Peters, David. From the Beginning: The Story of Human Evo-
lution. Illustrated by David Peters. Morrow Junior Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-688-09476-7. 128p. 8 and up.
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A compendium of fascinating information with readable text,
crisp illustrations, and a well-organized layout should help
readers and young researchers through the fascinating and com-
plex topic of evolution. Line drawings and charts present ani-
mals, molecules, and more abstract materials within insets high-
lighting evolutionary changes such as "The Development of the
Eye7' or "The Amniote Family Tree/7 The text ranges from the
Big Bang to contemporary humans, and is followed by fascinat-
ing appendixes — one, for example, on the evolution of the face.
Machines
11.139 Horvatic, Anne. Simple Machines. Photographs by Stephen
Bruner. E. P. Dutton, 1989. ISBN 0-525-44492-0. 30p. 7-10.
Clear and simple definitions and explanations make this book a
valuable resource for any elementary unit on simple machines.
The text is amplified with black-and-white closeup photographs
of examples of each machine in its functional roles — lever,
wheel, inclined plane, screw, and wedge.
Mathematics
11.140 Anno, Mitsumasa. Anno's Math Games II. Illustrated by Mitsu-
masa Anno. Philomel Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21615-4. 102p.
5-9.
Anno's engaging watercolors provide an added element of fun
for these math puzzles, which are divided into sections focusing
on skill development in basic arithmetic, comparison, grouping,
symbolism, and volume. These games can be played in the class-
room. For example, the arithmetic section is based on a magic
box, operated by two elves, which changes objects put into it.
The reader must then figure out how the objects have changed.
Notable Children's Trade Books in Science, 1989.
11.141 Schwartz, David M. If You Made a Million. Illustrated by
Steven Kellogg. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN
0-688-07018-3. 40p. 6-10.
With Mathematical Magician as guide, readers explore the
world of money, learning about such things as monetary equiva-
lences, saving, spending, banking, and borrowing. David
Schwartz's text keeps the child central to the earning process
and involved with the sizes of various amounts of cash. Real
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currency is pictured so that children can make value compari-
sons. Steven Kellogg's detailed illustrations ensure that this
journey into the world of finance is a lively one. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Plants
11.142 Burns, Diane L. Sugaring Season: Making Maple Syrup. Pho-
tographs by Cheryl Walsh Bellville. Carolrhoda Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-876614^122-9. 48p. 6-11.
As the days fluctuate between winter and spring, the sugaring
season begins. In this well-organized book, Diane Burns ex-
plains how modern-day sugar bush owners/producers mix tra-
dition and technology to bring maple syrup to breakfast tables.
Full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps support the easy-
to-understand text and help to illustrate each step in the making
of maple syrup.
11.143 Coldrey Jennifer. Strawberry. Photographs by George Bernard.
Silver Burdett Press/Stopwatch Books, 1989. ISBN 0-382-09801-
3. 25p. 3-6.
The growth cycle of strawberries is described in simple text and
with lush color photographs and line drawings. The last double-
page spread of six photographs provides an informal review:
"Do you remember how a strawberry plant grows?" First pub-
lished in London, the book was adapted for publication in the
United States. The brief index provides a list of important words.
11.144 Gibbons, Gail. From Seed to Plant. Illustrated by Gail Gibbons.
Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0872-8. 32p. 4-8.
As in her other information books, Gail Gibbons's explanations
of processes are straightforward and attractively illustrated.
Each page concisely explains one stage in the growth of a plant,
accompanied by a colorful illustration or diagram; parts of the
plant are clearly labeled. The book's colorful layout perfectly
amplifies the simple text. The inclusion of a plant-growing pro-
ject at the end of the book makes it an especially useful addition
to a classroom collection.
11.145 Hindley, Judy. The Tree. Illustrated by Alison Wisenfeld. Clark-
son N. Potter, 1990. ISBN 0-517-57630-9. 32p. 6-10 (est).
Twelve special trees are introduced through poetic phrases and
lyrical informational text, edged with pale watercolor leaves,
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figures, and tree shapes. Readers are introduced to the tree's
history and lore, significance, utility, and appearance, both in
winter and summer. For the beech, "The Gold and Silver Tree":
"big as a castle / cool as a cave / calm as a church / green as a
wave."
11*146 Jaspersohn, William. Cranberries* Photographs by William Jas-
persohn. Houghton Mifflin, 1991. ISBN 0-395-52098-3. 32p. 7-10.
Did you know that the Pilgrims thought that the cranberry
flower resembled the head of a crane, so they originally called
this native American fruit a "crane-berry"? Interesting cranberry
trivia is included in this description of a year-long cycle of how
cranberries are grown, harvested, and distributed from June to
June. Plainly written text and bordered, brightly colored photo-
graphs clearly explain the somewhat complicated process of
cranberry farming.
11.147 King, Elizabeth. The Pumpkin Patch. Photographs by Elizabeth
King. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44640-0. 32p.
4-S.
When October days are crisp and cool, and wind rustles the
cornstalks, pumpkins are ready to be picked. But the work of
raising pumpkins began back in July when the farmer prepared
the soil for the seeds, and that is where Elizabeth King begins
her photographic essay on pumpkin farming. From seed to
glowing jack-o'-lantern, the camera's eye and nontechnical, in-
formative text record the planting, tending, and harvesting of
the pumpkin patch.
11.148 Meltzer, Milton. The Amazing Potato: A Story in Which the
Incas, Conquistadors, Marie Antoinette, Thomas Jefferson,
Wars, Famines, Immigrants, and French Fries All Play a Part.
HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020807-4. 117p. 8-12.
Nine chapters, plus bibliography and index, tell a potato story
best described by the book's lengthy subtitle, which emphasizes
the potato's long and important history. Anything readers could
possibly want to know about a potato can be found in an infor-
mative text, in tidbit-filled fact boxes, in captioned diagrams,
and in black-and-white photographic reproductions.
11.149 Robbins, Ken. A Flower Grows. Illustrated by Ken Robbins. Dial
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0764-9. 32p. All ages.
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The opening spread of A Flower Grows is a straight-down per-
spective on a flowerpot with the trumpet blossoms of an ama-
ryllis in full bloom, forming a wreath-like pattern of pink-tipped
flowers. The book itself is a stunning portrayal of the growth of
an amaryllis bulb, described in simple text and rendered in
water-based dyes applied to black-and-white photographs.
"Sometimes beauty comes from the most unexpected places/7
the book begins, and then sets out to prove it.
11.150 Wexler, Jerome. Wonderful Pussy Willows. Photographs by
Jerome Wexler. Dutton Children's Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-
44867-5. 32p. 6 and up (est.).
In tribute to "wonderful pussy willows/7 Jerome Wexler's pho-
tographic essay on their life cycle offers both description and
spectacular color microphotographic vantages. Relative of the
weeping willow and with buds as soft as cat's fur, this spring-
time plant, Wexler speculates, came naturally by its name.
Through text which encourages observation and hypotheses,
young readers can inspect for changes as the plants pollinate
and mature; children are even encouraged to root and transplant
their own pussy willows.
Prehistoric Life
11.151 Aliki. Fossils Tell of Long Ago, rev. ed. Illustrated by Aliki.
Thomas Y. Crowell, 1990. ISBN 0-690-04829-7. 32p. 5-10.
A big fish dies, and with time its bones turn to stone — the fish
has become a fossil. This Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book
explains how fossils are formed and how they "tell of long ago/'
Detailed, color-rich drawings illustrate the informative and
easy-to-read text. Cartoon-like conversations between budding
paleontologists provide readers with additional information.
This updated edition is a fine companion to Aliki's other dino-
saur-focused books, Digging Up Dinosaurs and Dinosaurs Are
Different Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 1990.
11.152 Branley, Franklyn. What Happened to the Dinosaurs? Illus-
trated by Marc Simont. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-
04749-5. 32p. 5-10.
What happened to the dinosaurs? No one really knows for sure.
This addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Books se-
ries presents several current theories and their explanations of
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dinosaur extinction. Supported with full-color illustrations, the
text is both clear and challenging. In a classroom study of dino-
saurs, this book will help children to think carefully about the
mystery of their disappearance. Notable Children's Trade Books in
Science, 1989.
11.153 Lasky, Kathryn. Dinosaur Dig. Photographs by Christopher G.
Knight. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08575-X. 64p. 8
and up (est.).
Through color photographs and a detailed chronology, readers
join a New England family's preparations for a trip to the Bad-
lands of Montana, where they and other families join a paleon-
tologist, a geologist, and their student team. All smell dirt, bag
dirt, slosh sifting boxes, pick, trowel, and scrape. They endure
heat, rattlesnakes, dirt, and the absence of conveniences for the
satisfaction of teamwork and the thrill of being the first to view
dinosaur bones that are 67 million years old. Outstanding Science
Trade Books for Children in 1990.
11.154 Lauber, Patricia. The News about Dinosaurs. Bradbury Press,
1989. ISBN 0-02-754520-2. 48p. 8-12.
New discoveries that supersede previous scientific theories
about dinosaurs are presented in a series of statements that
contrast older with more recent theories. The conversational
style of the text and the varied colorful illustrations by five
artists answer some questions and raise others. A guide to pro-
nunciation and an index assist the reader.
11.155 Most, Bernard. The Littlest Dinosaurs. Illustrated by Bernard
Most. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-248125-7.
32p. 4-7.
Through fact and fancy, simple text, and colorful drawings, Ber-
nard Most once again relates information about the smaller di-
nosaurs (those fourteen feet and shorter) in the style of his Dino-
saur Cousins? and If the Dinosaurs Came Back. His lighthearted
manner is sure to appeal to the youngest of dinosaur lovers and
could offer creative extension of dinosaur study in the class-
room.
11.156 Peters, David. A Gallery of Dinosaurs and Other Early Rep-
tiles. Illustrated by David Peters. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-99982-7. 64p. 8-12.
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Although this oversized book includes much technical informa-
tion, its most outstanding feature is David Peters's realistic
paintings of dinosaurs and reptiles in actual proportion to chil-
dren playing on or around the giants. It's hard to imagine a more
stimulating and immediate presentation of the size and beauty
of these ancient creatures. The foldout pages are particularly
dramatic — the seismosaurus, for example, stretches to over four
feet. An introduction, evolutionary chart, and short sections on
individual species are. included. Notable Children's Trade Books in
Science, 1989.
11.157 Sattler, Helen Roney. The New Illustrated Dinosaur Dictionary,
rev. ed. Illustrated by Joyce Powzyk. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-08462-1. 352p. 7 and up.
In the foreword to the revised edition of this reference book, Yale
paleontologist John H. Ostrom writes that of the approximately
350 different kinds of dinosaurs included in this volume, "al-
most one hundred were discovered and named in just the last
twenty years." Fifty new additions are included in this alpha-
betical listing, as well as classifications of dinosaurs by size,
weight, and era. Black-and-white illustrations, pronunciations,
descriptions, related terms, charts, references, and discovery
sites contribute to the comprehensiveness of the book.
11.158 Simon, Seymour. New Questions and Answers about Dino-
saurs. Illustrated by Jennifer Dewey. Morrow Junior Books,
1990. ISBN 0-688-08196-7. 48p. 6 and up (est).
In an organization scheme that will serve classroom research as
well as individual "reports," twenty-two interesting questions
about dinosaurs are posed, one for each spread, and are accom-
panied by straightforward text and large, color illustrations.
. Questions deal with statistics ("Which dinosaur was the long-
est?" "biggest?" "smallest?" "largest meat-eater?" "had the most
teeth?"), with issues ("Why did the dinosaurs become extinct?"
"How smart were the dinosaurs?"), and childlike curiosity
("What color were the dinosaurs?").
11.159 Whitfield, Philip. Macmillan Children's Guide to Dinosaurs
and Other Prehistoric Animals. Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-
762362-9. 96p. 6-12 (est.).
Zoologist Philip Whitfield increases the classroom value of this
dinosaur reference text by incorporating several useful features.
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A. A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter by Patricia and Frederick
McKissak (see 12.70). B. Exploring an Ocean Tide Pool by Jeanne Bendick;
illustrated by Todd Telander (see 11.55). C. Gorilla/Chinchilla, and Other Animal
Rhymes by Bert Kitchen (see 11 .79).
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A. // You Made a Million by David Schwartz; illustrated by Steven Kellogg (see 11.141).
B. Mason and Dixon's Line of Fire by Judith St. George (see 12.74). C. Dinosaur Dig
by Kathryn Lasky; photographs by Christopher G. Knight (see 11.153).
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Recurring graphic aids fix and describe each geologic period,
and "to-scale" silhouettes permit comparison of human and
dinosaur sizes. Chronologically organized, each section opens
with a color spread of the era's inhabitants and environment and
presents dinosaur information by location. Featured dinosaurs
(approximately 125) are profiled with notecard-brief informa-
tion that is both clearly and interestingly written.
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Can such books written for young people flower into thought? Yes, if
you bore into the subject with an eye sharpened by the need to see
beyond fact to value and meaning. If you look for particulars that
universalize experience and make it memorable. If you are concerned
not with "covering a subject" as the curriculum-constructor thinks of
it, but with discovering something meaningful in it and finding tlie
language to bring the reader to the same moment of recognition.
Milton Meltzer, "Beyond Fact/' in Beyond Fact: Nonfiction for
Children and Young People
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Careers
12.1 Ancona, George (text by Joan Anderson). The American Family
Farm: A Photo Essay by George Ancona. Photographs by
George Ancona. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-
203025-5. 92p. 9-12 (est.).
With the American family farm in jeopardy — and removed from
most children's urban lifestyles — this photo essay is a timely
and valuable work. It focuses on three farms in different states
(Massachusetts, Georgia, and Iowa) and emphasizes practical
operations and the values of family members involved. Some
technical and economic aspects of farming are included, but
quite palatably. The outstanding and numerous black-and-white
photographs complete this portrait of a unique and increasingly
rare way of life.
12.2 Gibbons, Gail. Marge's Diner. Illustrated by Gail Gibbons.
Th omas Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-690-04606-5. 28p. 6-10.
Marge's Diner is a special place that all kinds of folks visit each
day, including truck drivers, a vacationing family, Mike the po-
liceman, a gang of construction workers, and the high school
crowd. And little wonder it's such a popular place: Marge's
Diner is cozy and friendly, and the food is great. But the success
of this diner didn't occur by happenstance. Teamwork, long
hours, and attention to detail make Marge's Diner the place it is.
Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Sciences.
12.3 Johnson, Jean. Librarians A to Z. Photographs by Jean Johnson.
Walker, 1988. ISBN 0-8027-6842-3. 44p. 5-8.
One of the titles in the Community Helpers series, Librarians A
to Z is an informative guide to library facilities, equipment, and
activities, as well as to the duties performed by librarians. Or-
ganized by letters of the alphabet, the book describes library-re-
lated terms such as exhibits, recordings, and weeding in simple
language, accompanied by large black-and-white photographs.
The postscript to the book gives more detailed information
about types of library jobs in denser text using a more sophisti-
cated vocabulary.
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12.4 Ancona, George, and Mary Beth. Handtalk Zoo. Photographs
by George Ancona. Four Winds Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-700801-0.
32p. 5-10 (est.).
George Ancona's bright, full-color photographs follow a group
of five children and Mary Beth on a field trip to the zoo, as they
identify the animals by both signing and fingerspelling. In a
companion book to Handtalk and Handtalk Birthday, Ancona cap-
tures children being children, talking about animals with their
hands. Signing is demonstrated by facial expressions and
blurred hand motions; closeup black-and-white insets focus
only on children's hands in linear fingerspelling arrays of each
animal's name.
12.5 Leedy, Loreen. Messages in the Mailbox: How to Write a Letter.
Illustrated by Loreen Leedy. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-
0889-2. 32p. 7-10 (est.).
Mrs. Gator's motley class of animals and children complain that
they don't get any mail. When Mrs. Gator suggests that the
children write a few letters, the book's format unfolds in re-
sponse, stuffed with model letters. There are samples of friendly
letters, invitations, thank-you notes, get-well cards, letters of
sympathy and congratulations, business letters, form letters,
and even love letters, many with labeled parts and friendly
speech balloons. There is so much good information that the
book may become a permanent addition to classroom writing
centers.
12.6 My First 100 Words in Spanish and English. Simon and Schus-
ter Books for Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-671-74965-X. 12p.
6-10 (est.).
This bilingual vocabulary book offers successive pages of tidy
boxes, each containing an object and captioned by words in
English. The Spanish translation appears when a tab is pulled.
Each of the five left-hand pages is a contextualized scene (such
as a farm, store); objects can be searched for on right-hand pages
and then identified in both languages.
12.7 Rankin, Lauren. The Handmade Alphabet. Illustrated by
Lauren Rankin. Dial Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0975-7. 28p. 5 and
up (est).
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A single hand positioned on each page demonstrates how
American Sign Language can render sophisticated messages as
well as bread-and-butter communication. Without contrivance,
the signed letters are humorously integrated with an object be-
ginning with each respective letter, such as the J reaching up to
an icicle, and the / dipping into a jelly jar Colored pencil on
charcoal paper results in a soft, tranquil effect.
12.8 Schwartz, Perry. How to Make Your Own Video. Lerner, 1991.
ISBN 0-8225-2301-9. 72p. 10 and up.
Through skillful text and both color and black-and-white photo-
graphs, a video producer, director, and writer introduce the art
of home video production. Perry Schwartz insists that young
camera operators "have something to say" and "see the way the
camera sees." The book's ten chapters provide guidance with
camera selection, as well as help with lighting, composition,
storyline, and editing. Text is balanced with ample illustrations,
making for inviting page layouts. Both a glossary and index are
included.
Community Life
12.9 Ashabranner, Brent. Born to the Land: An American Portrait.
Photographs by Paul Conklin. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN
0-399-21716-9. 129p. 10 and up.
Born to the Land offers an informative, realistic portrait of the
ranching, farming, and small-town families of Lima County,
New Mexico. Award-winning author Brent Ashabranner dis-
cusses the hardships these hardy people endure daily: drought,
low crop prices, expensive fuels and feed, and too few hands to
help with the labor. Nevertheless, the community also has its
share of fun times: county fairs, potluck dinners, and firehall
dances. Black-and-white photos, an index, and bibliography
supplement the text. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the
Field of Social Studies.
12.10 Curtis, Patricia. Dogs on the Case: Search Dogs Who Help Save
Lives and Enforce the Law. Photographs by David Cupp. Lode-
star Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-67274-5. 128p. 10 and up.
No one knows if any survivors exist below a mountain of fresh
snow deposited by an avalanche — no one except Bridget, a Ger-
man shepherd search dog. Five days later, Bridget signals the
exact location of one girl, who miraculously survives her ordeal.
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This is just one of Patricia Curtis's fascinating stories of search
dogs, dogs that are highly trained to use their sense of scent to
save lives and enforce laws. Upper-level elementary students
and their teachers will appreciate not only the stories contained
in this book but also the booklist and directory of search-and-
rescue organizations found at the end.
12.11 Graff, Nancy Price. The Call of the Running lide: A Portrait of
an Island Family. Photographs by Richard Howard. Little,
Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-32278-4. 78p. 8-12.
The combination of quiet, eloquent black-and-white photo-
graphs and supple, flowing prose make this portrait of a Maine
lobstering family a model of its kind. The author follows the
Joyces through a full year of their challenging traditional life,
describing the difficulties as well as the rewards of fishing and
island living. The beauty of the Gulf of Maine, and the dangers
of its weather, are powerfully evoked, and the family's deep
satisfaction with this life shines through.
12.12 Huff, Barbara A. Greening the City Streets: The Story of Com-
munity Gardens. Photographs by Peter Ziebel. Clarion Books,
1990. ISBN 0-89919-741-8. 61p. 8-12.
The Sixth Street and Avenue B Garden is one of forty community
gardens on Manhattan's Lower East Side. It serves as a case
study of a special urban landscape feature where flowers and
vegetables are tended in four-by-eight-foot plots. Community
gardens have a historical as well as a functional and aesthetic
tale to tell, and here the story is told engagingly with color
photographs that emphasize the importance and beauty of such
unlikely growing spots and the involvement of young people.
12.13 Kendall, Russ. Eskimo Boy: Life in an Inupiaq Eskimo Village.
Photographs by Russ Kendall. Scholastic Hardcover Books,
1992. ISBN 0-590-43695-3. 40p. 5-8.
This informative photographic essay introduces Norman
Kokeok, a young Inupiaq Eskimo who lives on an Alaskan is-
land where hunting and fishing are for survival. Readers meet
Norman's family and neighbors, and follow their daily routines
through the changing seasons. For example, Norman must take
a plane to the dentist and travel locally by snow machine. He
learns traditional crafts and the Inupiaq language in his first-
grade classroom. Simple text and an afterword offering more
detailed information round out a useful and enjoyable book.
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12.14 Thomson, Peggy. City Kids in China. Photographs by Paul S.
Conklin. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-21655-7. 114p. 8-12.
Changsa is a typical city — to the Chinese. But the commonplace
there holds an exotic fascination for onlookers. Familiar physical
barriers are absent in streets, where barbers, food vendors, and
repair people ply their trades. Readers meet Chinese children
who struggle with homework, stage a puppet show, enjoy tele-
vision, visit a traditional doctor, and cycle through perilous
crowds. Despite different lifestyles, city kids in China are uni-
versal in their vitality and sense of fun. Black-and-white photo-
graphs, index, and boxed vignettes complement an informative
text.
12.15 Tresselt, Alvin. Wake Up, City! Wake Up, Farm! Illustrated by
Carolyn Ewing. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990-91. 32p.
3 and up.
Alvin Tresselt, 1947 Caldecott winner, originally published these
two companion books about the early morning in 1957. Here
they are reissued, with revised text and new illustrations. On the
farm, a rooster signals the break of day, which sets the pigs
oinking, the ducks quacking, and the pigeons cooing. In con-
trast, first to wake in the city are a lonely alley cat and two
patrolling police officers, but soon activity abounds. Graceful,
double-page watercolor paintings support the gentle narrative.
12.16 Van Rynbach, Iris. Everything from a Nail to a Coffin. Illus-
trated by Iris Van Rynbach. Orchard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-
08541-4. 48p. 7-9.
From the actual town records and accounts of Glastonbury, Con-
necticut, Iris Van Rynbach has constructed the story of a commu-
nity as it revolves around a one-hundred-year-old store — a place
where customers once could find anything "from a nail to a
coffin/' From general store to pharmacy, from hardware to gro-
ceries, the building changes over time in ownership, facades,
and wares. Sun-faded, old-fashioned watercolor paintings show
the changes brought by time and events.
Crafts and Hobbies
12.17 Aytiire-Scheele, Zulal (translated by Elisabeth E. Reinersmann).
Beautiful Origami. Photographs by Gerhard Burrock. Sterling,
1990. ISBN 0-8069-7381-1. 8'Jp. 5-9.
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Because its origami figures are so beautiful and its photo-
graphed settings for them so colorful and lifelike, this how-to
book will attract young readers. The thirty-three folded-paper
figures are mostly animals and are organized in groups ("The
Sky," "The Meadow," "The Fantasy World"). Both the written
directions and the accompanying closeup photographs are sim-
ple and clear, and the tasks are broken into the smallest possible
steps. A companion book, Great Origami, is also available to help
children master this traditional Japanese art of paper folding.
12.18 Churchill, E. Richard. Terrific Paper Toys, Illustrated by James
Michaels. Sterling, 1991. ISBN 0-8069-7496-6. 128p. 8-12 (est.).
With instructions for twenty-four paper toys, this collection of
do-it-yourself fun provides a rich source of activities for kids.
Categories include headgear, animals, buildings, toys that move,
decorations, and inflatable or air-driven toys. The easily fol-
lowed directions are accompanied by black-and-white illustra-
tions of good size and clarity. Inked cartoon characters provide
commentary on the products and procedures.
12.19 Corwin, Judith Hoffman. The Home. The School. Illustrated by
Judith Hoffman Corwin. Franklin Watts, 1989. 48p. 5-9.
The Colonial American Crafts series about family life in colonial
America is for adults and children to share. Almost everything
used during this period was handmade, and cooperation at
home, at school, and at work was essential. The hows and whys
of activities like brewing ink and cutting quill pens are illus-
trated in black-and-white with red highlights.
12.20 Emberley, Ed. Ed Emberley's Thumbprint Drawing Box. Illus-
trated by Ed Emberley. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-23648-9.
64p. 4-6 (est).
Complete with drawing paper, ink pad, and two how-to-draw
books, this guide for young artists has instant hands-on appeal.
The books offer simple directions for over one hundred draw-
ings. With each, the child starts with a thumbprint and then adds
simple lines, following step-by-step models. Thumb Puns has
visual jokes ("Thumbrellas," "Thumbingbirds," and "Thumb-
derclouds"). Bugs 'ri Beasts includes dinosaurs, mammals, and
insects. Clear directions and instant creations combine to pro-
vide young readers with successful experiences with thumb
craft.
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12.21 Hawcock, David. Paper Warplanes. Illustrated by David Haw-
cock. David and Charles, 1989. ISBN 0-7153-9366-9. 80p. 7-13
(est).
Here, along with patterns, pictures, and assembly instructions,
are the brief histories of some of the world's most famous war-
planes, from the Sopwith Camel to the F-lll. Gridded and num-
bered patterns to scale will help with the enlarging, transfer, and
assembly of these paper planes; full-color photographs show the
products complete with paint and trim. Some of the twelve
planes have movable parts, such as propellers and wheels; all
but the helicopter are designed to glide.
12.22 Johnson, Neil. Fire and Silk: Flying in a Hot Air Balloon. Pho-
tographs by Neil Johnson. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1991.
ISBN 0-316-46959-9. 32p. 4-S.
Fire and Silk takes readers on a hot-air balloon trip through
words and pictures. Color photographs follow the trip from start
to finish, while the text addresses how balloons stay aloft, how
they are steered, and how fast they move. Perspectives from
both the basket and from the ground crew in its chase vehicle
make the photo essay as informative as it is visually pleasing.
12.23 Lewis, Brenda Ralph. Stamps! A Young Collector's Guide.
Lodestar Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-67341-5. 96p. 5-9.
Through full-color photographs and diagrams with detailed
captions and through an informative text, readers can learn
about a world without stamps, early stamps, what stamps to
collect, stamp stories, famous collectors, how stamps are made,
stamp forgers, stamp clubs, famous stamps, collecting tools, tak-
ing care of stamps, and much more. Stamps! may make readers
not only experts but collectors as well.
12.24 Morgan, Terri, and Shmuel Thaler. Photography: Take Your Best
Shot. Photographs by Terri Morgan and Shnrmel Thaler. Lerner,
1991. ISBN 0-8225-2302-7. 72p. 10 and up.
In a book designed to improve photographs taken by young
readers, separate chapters address the camera itself, peripheral
equipment, composition, lighting, action shots, portraits, and
even how to photograph animals. Relative advantages of black-
and-white versus color photographs are briefly addressed, as
well as information on developing and displaying finished
works. The large-format text is amply illustrated with exem-
plary photos, and a glossary defines terms used in the text.
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Because the information flow is rapid and concepts are dense,
the book seems best suited for the photographer with at least
some experience.
12.25 Paul, Ann Whitford. Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alpha-
bet Illustrated by Jeanette Winter. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN
0-06-024704-5. 27p. 4-8 (est.).
Early American patchwork quilt patterns from Anvil to Zigzag
form an alphabetic sequence. On the top third of each page,
whimsical folk-art illustrations depict the origin of the quilt
pattern. The middle portion of the page is a paragraph of text
that describes the activity or occupational origin of the pattern.
The lower third of each page is illustrated by two colorful de-
signs— one of a single quilt block and the second of an entire
quilt. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
12.26 Tofts, Hannah (written and edited by Diane James). The Paint
Book. The Paper Book. The Print Book. The 3-D Paper Book.
Photographs by Jon Barnes. Simon and Schuster Books for
Young Readers, 1990. 32p. 6 and up.
Need a craft idea? This splendid four-book set describes "fun
things to make and do" with print, paint, paper, and 3-D paper.
Each book in the Color Craft series begins with information
about supplies and equipment to be gathered in preparation for
working with the medium — and then the creative ideas com-
mence: print with raw vegetables, paint a window, make torn-
paper flowers or papier mach6 bowls, build a cardboard sculp-
ture. Well-organized, plainly written text unites with bold and
colorful full-page photographs to make methods for creation
clear.
12.27 Walter, F. Virginia. Fun with Paper Bags and Cardboard Tubes.
Photographs by Walter Kaiser. Sterling/Tamos Books, 1992.
ISBN 1-895569-08-7. 79p. 6 and up (est.).
What can you make from used brown paper bags and cardboard
tubes? A pan pipe, a frog headdress, and a horn of plenty are just
a few of the more than seventy-five craft items featured in this
book. Step-by-step drawings and detailed instructions accom-
pany photographs of finished products. Paper projects are di-
vided into three categories: toys and games, costumes and
masks, and special events (holidays). It's time to start collecting.
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Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Groups
12.28 Aaseng, Nathan. Navajo Code Talkers. Walker, 1992. ISBN 0-
8027-8182-9. 114p. 10 and up.
Nathan Aaseng's fascinating, carefully documented book re-
veals the critical role that Navajo Indians played as secret-code
makers, senders, and decoders during World War II. Although
Japanese and American military personnel were able to decipher
each other's secret messages fairly easily, only one code proved
unbreakable — the one developed by the Navajos and based on
their extraordinarily complex language of tones, inflections, and
vocabulary. The book also describes the many cultural differ-
ences and accommodations that the Navajos and their fellow
marines experienced as they battled the Japanese.
12.29 Adler, David A. We Remember the Holocaust. Henry Holt,
1989. ISBN 0-8050-0434-3. 148p. 11 and up.
Award-winning author David Adler once again focuses on Jew-
ish history, this time chronicling the horrors experienced by Jews
during the Nazi regime (1933-45). The book is especially poign-
ant since most of the information is revealed through the voices
of actual survivors of the Holocaust. Topics include Hitler's rise
to power, Kristallnacht, concentration-camp ordeals, and the
psychological trauma endured by survivors today. Supplement-
ing the text are black-and-white photos, maps, a chronology, a
glossary, an index, and a list of suggested readings. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.30 Ammon, Richard. Growing Up Amish. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN
0-689-31387-X. 93p. 8-13 (est.).
Richard Ammon, Pennsylvania Dutch himself, delightfully de-
picts one year in the life of Anna, a young Amish girl. To supple-
ment his informative prose, Ammon includes black-and-white
photos, maps, Amish recipes, German nursery rhymes and
prayers, descriptions of children's games, and a helpful bibliog-
raphy of further recommended reading. The book also debunks
several common myths about the Amish (that they paint hex
signs on barns, never wear bright clothing, and never use tele-
phones).
12.31 Ashabranner, Brent. An Ancient Heritage: The Arab-American
Minority. Photographs by Paul S. Conklin. HarperCollins, 1991.
ISBN 0-06-020048-0. 148p. 9 and up.
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The American Family Farm
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A. An Ancient Heritage: The Arab-American Minority by Brent Ashabranner;
photographs by Paul S. Conklin (see 12.31). B. Noah's Ark illustrated by Isabelle
Brent (see 1 2. 1 03). C. The American Family Farm: A Photo Essay by George Ancona
text by Joan Anderson (see 12.1).
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A. Fiesta! Mexico's Great Celebrations by Elizabeth Silverthome; illustrated by Jan
Davey Ellis (see 12.43). B. The Buck Stops Here: The Presidents of the United
States by Alice Provensen (see 12.54). C. Fire and Silk: Flying in a Hot Air Balloon
by Neil Johnson (see 12.22). D. American Politics: How It Really Works by Milton
Meltzer (see 12.53).
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Award-winning author Brent Ashabranner offers a revealing
portrait of one of America's least-known (and perhaps most
misunderstood) minorities: Arab Americans. The book exam-
ines such diverse issues as Arab history; the generational differ-
ences and commonalities existing among Arab Americans to-
day; and the group's political, cultural, and religious concerns
(the need for a Palestinian homeland, immigration quotas, deal-
ing with prejudice and misconceptions, and occasional rejection
of the group's cultural heritage by their children). Black-and-
white photos add interest and information.
1232 Bolick, Nancy O'Keefe, and Sallie G. Randolph. Shaker Inven-
tions. Illustrated by Melissa Francisco. Walker, 1990. ISBN 0-
8027-6934-9. 96p. 12 and up.
In colonial America and throughout the nineteenth century, a
religious community called Shakers, distinguished by their pu-
rity of spirit and industriousness, invented or improved many
labor-saving devices. From their efficient laundry system to
their pharmacies, seed gardens, food preparation techniques,
agricultural tools, and business sense, the contributions of
Shaker societies are described. Black-ink illustrations show the
simplicity and utility of their inventions.
1233 Carter, Alden R. The Shoshoni. Doherty, Craig A., and Kather-
ine M. Doherty. The Apaches and Navajos. The Iroquois.
Franklin Watts, 1989. 64p. 9-11.
In the First Books series about Native Americans, the authors
skillfully compress into relatively few pages satisfying portraits
of tribal life, including history, hunting and gathering, religion,
culture, customs, games, and art, as well as contact with the
advancing world. Compelling illustrations and photographs de-
tail clothing, behavior, and artifacts of remarkable peoples.
1234 Faber, Doris. The Amish. Illustrated by Michael E. Erkel. Dou-
bleday, 1991. ISBN 0-385-26131-4. 45p. 7-11. .
With historical quilts on the endpapers and an index, this large-
format book features earthy double-page spreads and inset
boxed text. The Amish come to life through descriptions of their
history, their everyday life, and the tensions between modern
and traditional ways. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the
Field of Social Studies.
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12.35 Freedman, Russell. An Indian Winter, Illustrated by Karl Bod-
mer. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0930-9. 88p. 8 and up
(est.).
Between 1833 and 1834, German Prinz von Maximilian Wied, his
servant, and Swiss artist Karl Bodmer wintered with the Man-
dan Indians in what is now North Dakota. The highly educated
and well-traveled prince kept a journal while the artist painted
the peoples and the vistas, the dances, and the customs. Russell
Freedman tells their story clearly, quoting from the journal and
offering the artist's views to amplify the perspectives of the two
European observers.
12.36 Geography Department, Lerner Publications. Estonia. Latvia.
Lithuania. Russia. Lerner, 1992. 56p. 8-12 (est.).
The Then and Now series gathers a store of information on
Eastern European countries and presents it colorfully and attrac-
tively with artwork supplementing excellent photographs. De-
scribing first the land and people, the pages then trace each
couo^ry's history, and, finally, suggest likely directions of
change. Maps are simple, but clear and useful, and features such
as fact boxes, a glossary, and translations round out these intro-
ductory materials.
12.37 Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Arctic Hunter. Photographs by
Lawrence Migdale. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0972-4.
32p. 7-11 (est).
Ten-year-old Reggie lives in Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. He
becomes a proud Inupiaq hunter when he kills his first seal —
with rifle and harpoon, a metaphor for the two worlds that he
straddles. Photographs reveal how each member of the commu-
nity plays a designated role in harvesting the bounty of the sea.
Sections address games, customs, chores, and changes. A glos-
sary and an index are included.
12.38 Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Pueblo Storyteller. Photographs by
Lawrence Migdale. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0864-7.
28p. 6-12 (est).
April, a Cochiti Indian who lives with her grandparents in the
Cochiti Pueblo near Santa Fe, New Mexico, invites the reader to
learn about her culture, traditions, and everyday family life.
Captioned color photographs, a glossary, an index, and an en-
gaging text introduce adobe construction, bread baking, pottery
making, native dancing, and the telling of legends which keep
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the Cochiti past alive. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the
Field of Social Studies.
12.39 Keegan, Marcia. Pueblo Boy: Growing Up in Two Worlds. Pho-
tographs by Marcia Keegan. Cobblehill Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-
65060-1. 44p. 6 and up (est.).
Ten-year-old limmy, whose family is very involved with the
traditional Pueblo Indian arts, lives in the San Ildefonso Pueblo
of New Mexico, not far from Santa Fe. With more than fifty color
photographs depicting his life, Timmy invites readers to his
home and school to meet the people closest in his life and to see
him take part in the ceremonies of his heritage. Curious boys
and girls will leam much about another way of life. Notable 1991
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.40 Morris, Ann. When Will the Fighting Stop? A Child's View of
Jerusalem. Photographs by Lilly Rivlin. Atheneum, 1990. ISBN
0-689-31508-2. 52p. 8-12.
Mishkin is a Jewish boy who loves his hometown, the city of
Jerusalem, where his family has lived for generations. He wan-
ders past the ancient holy places, through the souk, and weaves
across the streets where some people are friendly and others
resent him. Refreshed by a cool drink offered by an old Arab, he
wonders how long the threat of fighting will continue. The atti-
tudes and atmosphere of the city are presented in black-and-
white photographs.
12.41 Pitkanen, Matti A., with Reijo Harkonen. The Children of
Egypt. Pitkanen, Matti A., with Ritva Lehtinen and Kari E.
Nurmi. Grandchildren of the Incas. Photographs by Matti A.
Pitkanen. Carolrhoda Books, 1991. 32p. 8-11.
Children don't see the same world that adults see. For many
youngsters in Egypt and Peru, two countries chosen for the
World's Children series, daily life means work rather than the
schoolroom. Lake Titicaca is a glorious backdrop for the Grand-
children of the Incas. The ancient Incan civilization is compared to
the lifestyle of their descendents, the Quechua Indians of Peru,
who share space with llamas and wear handwoven clothes to
protect against the elements. In Egypt, children's lives blend
ancient and modern. Throughout both books, the brilliant sun
illuminates poverty as well as beauty in the numerous four-color
photographs.
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12.42 Regguinti, Gordon. The Sacred Harvest: Ojibway Wild Rice
Gathering. Photographs by Dale Kakkak. Lerner, 1992. ISBN
0-8225-2650-6. 48p. 8-12.
Eleven-year-old Glen is a regular American kid from Minnesota,
but he is also an Ojibway Indian, privileged to harvest the
mahnomin, the wild rice that is a sacred food of his people.
Boating along river channels with his father to gather the rice,
Glen also learns how to parch and winnow it and learns that
some of the rice will be kept and the rest sold. Photographs,
maps, drawings, and text tell the Ojibway story — their legacy,
migration, and respect for nature. The book is a valuable cultural
cameo.
12.43 Silverthorne, Elizabeth. Fiesta! Mexico's Great Celebrations. Il-
lustrated by Jan Davey Ellis. Millbrook Press, 1992. ISBN 1-
56294-055-4. 64p. 8-12.
Both the great and small fiestas of Mexico are described, begin-
ning with the historical background that sets the stage for the
blending of cultures, making these festivals unique. The author
organizes the presentation into religious fiestas, patriotic fiestas,
and the local, personal, and national celebrations that are too
numerous to count. Included are easy-to-follow directions for
making pinatas, God's Eye ornaments, clay pottery, and masks,
as well as recipes for tasty fiesta dishes — tacos, enchiladas, gua-
camole, and hot chocolate.
12.44 Trimble, Stephen. The Village of Blue Stone. Illustrated by Jen-
nifer Owings Dewey and Deborah Reade. Macmillan, 1990.
ISBN 0-02-789501-7. 58p. 6-12 (est.).
In 1888, ruins of a highly civilized people, the Anasazi, were
discovered by cowboys in New Mexico. In this well-researched
information book, a year in the life of the Anasazi people circa
1100 is re-created. Detailed maps, labeled drawings, and black-
and-white sketches help to explain the customs and ceremonies
of these ancestors of today's Pueblo Indian people. Additional
information, including a list of Anasazi ruins to visit, sources of
technical information, related children's books, and a glossary,
helps to make this book an in-depth resource for investigators.
Food, Clothing, and Shelter
12.45 Gibbons, Gail. How a House Is Built. Illustrated by Gail Gib-
bons. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0841-8. 30p. 6-8 (est.).
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From the architect to the landscapes many people work together
to build a house. Gail Gibbons introduces those workers and
describes integrated stages involved in their tasks. Colorful la-
beled drawings help to explain the informative text. An illus-
trated list of simple shelters of the past included at the end of the
book might encourage children to begin their own research on
how houses are built in different parts of the world.
12.46 Isaacson, Philip M. Round Buildings, Square Buildings, and
Buildings That Wiggle like a Fish. Photographs by Philip M.
Isaacson. Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. ISBN 0-394-99382-9. 121p. 10
and up.
Using an array of black-and-white and color photographs, this
book explores the amazing world of architecture and the ways
in which we perceive a building when we look at it. From the Taj
Mahal in India to simple churches in rural Florida, and includ-
ing bridges, terminals, and lighthouses, this book emphasizes all
the little things that go together to make up a beautiful work of
architecture: building materials, color, ornamentation, landscap-
ing, shapes, pathways, and much more. The photographs high-
light these wondrous features, bringing out the beauty of build-
ings all over the world. Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, 1989.
12.47 Sherrow, Victoria. Huskings, Quiltings, and Barn Raisings:
Work-Play Parties in Early America. Illustrated by Laura Lo-
Turco. Walker, 1992. ISBN 0-8027-8188-8. 77p. 10 and up.
When colonists first established life in the American wilderness,
they had to build homes, grow food, and make their own
clothes. To construct the barns and clear the land, to spin and
weave the cloth for clothes, to replace what nature destroyed, or
to welcome newcomers, the settlers worked together and played
together. Black-and-white illustrations help to explain the de-
tails of these community efforts.
Geography
12.48 Brownstone, David M, and Irene M. Franck. Natural Wonders
of America. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31430-2. 56p. 8-12
(est.).
From Acadia National Park to Yosemite, readers can visit forty-
two of North America's scenic wonders. Each site is represented
with a full-color photograph, offered as a taste rather than a full
treatment. The camera's eye takes a panoramic view of Pike's
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Peak and a closeup of a petrified trunk in the Petrified Forest.
Both cultural geography and natural history are the subjects of
brief passages. The wonders are arranged alphabetically and an
index is included.
Kandoian, Ellen. Is Anybody Up? Illustrated by Ellen Kandoian.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21749-5. 32p. 4-8.
When Molly wakes early on a Saturday morning, she wonders,
"Is anybody up?" The answer reflects the book's basic concept:
far to the north and south along Molly's meridian, people with
different customs share the same breakfast time. From an Inuit
woman of Baffin Bay preparing grlddlecakes to a Haitian child
eating peanut butter and bananas to a Peruvian boy munching
roasted corn, people in different communities begin their day
when Molly does. Watercolor illustrations are sketchy washes in
pale shades.
Margolies, Barbara A. Rehema's Journey: A Visit in Tanzania.
Photographs by Barbara A. Margolies. Scholastic Hardcover
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-42846-2. 32p. 5-9.
Nine-year-old Rehema is taken by her father to visit Tanzania's
magnificent national game park, the Ngorongoro Crater, to see
wild animals in their natural environment. It is her first trip
down from her home in the Pare Mountains. Through color
photographs, readers share Rehema's adventure, seeing people,
scenery, and the culture of traditional and modern Tanzania.
Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Munro, Roxie. The Inside-Outside Book of London. The In-
side-Outside Book of Paris. Illustrated by Roxie Munro. E. P.
Dutton, 1989-92. 46p. All ages.
Two additions to the Inside-Out series follow the same format as
their predecessors. Each site is introduced with a sprawling
double-page spread, followed by an inside view of the same site.
Inside the Tower of London, readers peek at armor. In St. Paul's
Cathedral, the view is from the rotunda. The tour of Paris in-
cludes explanatory text in addition to labels. From a panorama
of the Tuileries, the artist climbs aboard the carousel. The depic-
tion of L'Arc de Triomphe includes a view from its observation
deck. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
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12.52 Ashabranner, Melissa, and Brent Ashabranner. Counting Amer-
ica: The Story of the United States Census. G. R Putnam's Sons,
1989. ISBN 0-399-21747-9. 92p. 10 and up.
Here is an informative, yet interesting, account of the United
States Decennial Census. The purposes, the history, and a se-
quential account of the actual census taking are described in
detail. The text aptly ends with a summary of how census infor-
mation is used by virtually every segment of society. Numerous
black-and-white photographs amplify the text, and a three-page
glossary clarifies the sometimes difficult vocabulary. Notable
1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.53 Meltzer, Milton. American Politics: How It Really Works. Illus-
trated by David Small. Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-
07494-4. 185p. 11 and up.
Milton Meltzer, award-winning historian and author of over
seventy books for young people, analyzes the complex political
processes at work each day in the United States. Topics covered
in this highly readable reference text include America's develop-
ment of a two-party system, politicians' relationships with lob-
byists and the press, the presidential election process, and the
balance of powers among the three branches of the government.
Enhancing the text are black-and-white sketches, a bibliography,
and an index.
12.54 Provensen, Alice. The Buck Stops Here: The Presidents of the
United States. Illustrated by Alice Provensen. Harper and Row,
1990. ISBN 0-06-024787-8. 42p. 9-12.
From the first president to the forty-first, George Washington to
George Bush, each U.S. president and the significant events of
his term of office are effectively pulled together in a unified
design accompanied by rhyming couplets in this oversize pic-
ture book. Caldecott award-winning artist Alice Provensen skill-
fully weaves information through newspaper heads, banners,
placards, stamps, and portraits to produce a source for quickly
placing U.S. presidents in a historical context. Notable 1990 Chil-
dren's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.55 St. George, Judith. The White House: Cornerstone of a Nation.
G. R Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22186-7. 160p. 10 and up.
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Judith St. George chronicles the events and changes in the struc-
ture that has housed leaders of the United States across two
centuries. With intriguing detail and the right dosage of contem-
porary quotes, and with black-and-white photographs and
through reproductions, she manages rich detail and intimate
insights within ten themes. Chapters address the White House
in times of mourning, through rebuilding, as host to greats and
to common people, and even as portrayed through mass media.
A listing of presidents, a bibliography, and an index are in-
cluded.
12.56 Waters, Kate. The Story of the White House. Scholastic Hard-
cover Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-43335-0. 40p. 5-8.
In 1800, when President John Adams moved into his new home,
called the President's Palace or the President's House, it was the
largest residence in young America. Not until after the first
structure burned in the War of 1812 and was rebuilt and re-
painted did the president's home become known as the White
House. In this photo-essay account of the history of Washington
and its most famous house, color photographs and renderings
dominate the brief, accessible text and pleasingly designed
pages.
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United States
12.57 Alter, Judith. Growing Up in the Old West Franklin Watts/First
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-10746-9. 64p. 8-12.
In straightforward prose, author Judith Alter describes an
American frontier childhood — its homelife, chores, recreation,
schooling, and its threats and dangers. Color illustrations and
black-and-white photographs amplify the text. Alter includes a
bibliography and a complete index.
12.58 Anderson, Joan. Spanish Pioneers ot the Southwest Photo-
graphs by George Ancona. Lodestar Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-
67264-8. 58p. 10-12 (est.).
This weaving of black-and-white photography, historical reen-
actment, and a child's perspective depicts a Spanish settlement
in present-day New Mexico twenty years before the Pilgrims
landed at Plymouth Rock. In portraying the whole of commu-
nity life — the dangers, isolation, interdependence, joy, pride,
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and religiosity of frontier living— the text is clear, detailed, child-
oriented, and historically accurate. Notable 1989 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.59 Ashabranner, Brent. A Grateful Nation: The Story of Arlington
National Cemetery. Photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. G. P.
Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22188-3. 117p. 10 and up.
This book presents the history of Arlington National Cemetery
from its beginning as land surrounding the Washington-Custis
family mansion through its conversion to a Union burial ground
during the Civil War to its current status as our country's most
famous cemetery. Almost half of the book is devoted to black-
and-white photographs (such as the Tomb of the Unknown Sol-
dier, famous graves, and park monuments). A general informa-
tion guide, bibiliography, and index supplement this well-
written, carefully researched text.
12.60 Ashabranner, Brent. A Memorial for Mr. Lincoln. Photographs
by Jennifer Ashabranner. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-
22273-1. 113p. 10 and up (est.).
Brent Ashabranner's historical account of the Lincoln Memorial
offers a brief history of the man and his times, but it primarily
addresses the history of the monument itself, including the pro-
posals and aborted plans, evolution of the design, selection of
the site, and influences on the architect, Henry Bacon, and sculp-
tor, Daniel Chester French. Both text and black-and-white pho-
tographs attest to the effect of the memorial on its multitude of
visitors, young and old.
12.61 Blumberg, Rhoda. The Great American Gold Rush. Bradbury
Press, 1989. ISBN 0-02-711681-6. 135p. 10 and up (est.).
This engaging, detailed account of the 1848-52 California gold
rush strikes an effective balance between anecdotes and the
larger historical forces at play With its wealth of historical illus-
trations—cartoons, posters, sketches, and photographs— these
lost times and forgotten people live again. Chapters focus on
routes to the gold fields, life in the mining camps, law and
violence, and the end of the rush. Endnotes, a bibliography, and
an index are included.
12.62 Chang, Ina. A Separate Battle: Women and the Civil War. Lode-
star Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-67365-2. 91p. 12 and up (est.).
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As overworked nurses, heartbroken mothers, and courageous
liberators, as teachers, laborers, and volunteers, and even as
spies and soldiers, American women participated fully in the
Civil War. In this volume of the Young Readers' History of the
Civil War series, Ina Chang details the experiences of these
women— black and white, Southern and Northern, famous and
obscure— in special insets and with anecdotes, quotations, and
well-researched historical background. Photographs and illus-
trations further emphasize war's profound effect on individual
lives, even those far from battle. .
12.63 Devaney, John. America Goes to Wan 1941. America Fights the
Tide: 1942. America on the Attack: 1943. Walker, 1991. 188p. 12
and up.
This series, which will total five volumes, takes the reader
through America's World War II years, 1941-45. John Devaney
explores each year through a series of short, daily descriptions
and firsthand accounts of the lives of those affected by the war
(soldiers, world leaders, teenagers, pilots, wives, sailors). Each
book offers a preface summarizing prior events and a closing
note introducing the next book in the series. In addition, each
text is accompanied by informative photos, maps, and a refer-
ence section.
12.64 Fleming, Thomas. Behind the Headlines: The Story of Ameri-
can Newspapers. Walker, 1989. ISBN 0-8027-6891-1. 144p 9-12
(est).
With its emphasis on captivating anecdotes, adventure, and the
evolution of real freedom of the press, this history of American
journalism is irresistible. Chapters are developed chronologi-
cally, with each presenting technical matters in fascinating form.
From coverage of the American Revolution to yellow journalism
to modern investigative and war reporting, Thomas Fleming
shows the courage and drive for free expression behind journal-
istic success— and the personal stories that go with it. Though in
places it is a bit overheroic, this book in the American History
Series for Young People is consistently stirring. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.65 Gibbons, Gail. Beacons of Light: Lighthouses. Illustrated by
Gail Gibbons. Morrow Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-07380-8.
32p. 6 ard up.
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History comes alive in Gail Gibbons's intriguing look at the
structure and function of lighthouses. Labeled diagrams help to
explain various lighting systems developed and used through-
out the years. Bright watercolor illustrations, enriched with de-
tailed drawings of various lighthouses found in the United
States, complement the simple but fact-filled text. Notable 1990
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.66 Hamanaka, Sheila. The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism,
and Renewal. Illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka. Orchard Books,
1990. ISBN 0-531-08449-3. 40p. 10 and up.
To commemorate and to remember a time of great injustice in
United States history, Sheila Hamanaka painted a five-panel
dramatic mural depicting the internment of 120,000 Americans
of Japanese ancestry during World War II, including members of
her own family. This picture book was inspired by that mural;
its panels are reproduced and accompanied by Hamanaka's de-
scriptions of the indignity and degradation afforded people,
including orphaned children, who had committed no crime.
Government officials, including President Franklin Roosevelt,
are indicted.
12.67 Hoig, Stan. A Capital for the Nation. Cobblehill Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-525-65034-2. 132p. 8 and up.
To Stan Hoig, Washington, D.C., is much more than memorials,
statues, parks, ^nd symbols. Rather, it means history, leaders,
change, and a reminder of our national unity. The dream of the
temperamental French architect UEnfant for a city with broad,
tree-lined avenues and impressive structures was destined to
unfold slowly for a young, impoverished nation. In chapters
illustrated with early drawings, maps, and photographs, Hoig
relates anecdotes and stories of the Capitol, the White House,
the Washington Monument, and more.
12.68 Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. Vietnam: Why We
Fought — An Illustrated History. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-394-81943-8. 189p. 10 and up (est.).
This meticulous, dramatic, and analytical history of the war in
Vietnam is wholly appropriate for young readers. Dozens of
haunting black-and-white photographs and numerous anec-
dotes bring harrowing events to life. The text, supplemented by
maps, glossary, bibliography, and index, captures the many dif-
ferent points of view about the war and informs the reader about
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Vietnamese history and culture. Notable 1990 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.69 King, John. The Gulf Wan Dillon Press, 1991. ISBN 0-87518-514-
2. 48p. 10 and up.
With lucid prose and instructive illustrations, maps, and photo-
graphs, this work is an engrossing presentation of the Persian
Gulf War. John King sates, but doesn't overwhelm, the young
reader's curiosity with a combination of facts and personal ac-
counts of the war. Chapters include the Kuwait invasion; the
historical, economic, political, and cultural background of the
region; and the war and its aftermath. A glossary, a chronology,
an index, and suggestions for further reading round out the
book.
12.70 McKissack, Patricia, and Frederick McKissack. A Long Hard
Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter. Walker, 1989. ISBN
0-8027-6885-7. 144p. 12 and up.
This volume in the American History Series for Young People
chronicles the first black-controlled union. As younger, more
educated African American men joined the ranks of Pullman
porters aboard the trains, new thinking about dehumanizing
working conditions began to replace traditional ideas. Begin-
ning in the mid 1860s, ex-slaves hired as "travelin' men" had
endured long hours, hard work, low wages, separation from
families, humiliation, and no channels to redress their griev-
ances. Although forced to go underground, the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters was organized, and the long, hard journey
for justice, dignity, and labor rights was begun. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies; Jane Addams
Award, 1990; Coretta Scott King Award (Writing), 1990.
12.71 Myers, Walter Dean. Now Is Your lime! The African- American
Struggle for Freedom. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-024371-6.
292p. 10 and up (est.).
Walter Dean Myers claims ancestry and heritage from that Afri-
can who was "worked and beaten, humiliated and subjected to
the will of people willing to exploit " In a carefully re-
searched treatise illustrated with black-and-white photographs
and reproductions, Myers traces the history of African Ameri-
cans' struggles, from the capture of Africans in 1619 for slavery
in America through contemporary civil rights. The history is
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"story-like/7 covering African Americans from Fula prince Abd
al-Rahman Ibrahima, brought to Mississipi in 1788 as a slave, to
Martin Luther King, Jr., and includes episodes from Myers's
own family history. ALA Notable Children's Books, 1991; Coretta
Scott King Award (Writing), 1992.
12.72 Rappaport, Doreen. Escape from Slavery: Five Journeys to
Freedom. Illustrated by Charles Lilly. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN
0-06-021632-8. 118p. 10 and up.
These five stories of African American slaves who reached free-
dom before the Civil War also address how freed slaves, anti-
slavery activists, and abolitionists engaged in dangerous work
on the Underground Railroad. The line drawings complement
the text and help to convey the tension and courage inherent in
each of the five journeys to freedom. Notable 1991 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.73 Ray, Delia. Behind the Blue and Gray: The Soldier's Life in the
Civil War. Lodestar Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-67333-4. 102p. 10
and up (est.).
Following A Nation Torn: The Story of How the Civil War Began,
this second volume in the three-volume Young Readers' History
of the Civil War chronicles raw recruits, harsh battles, joyless
victories, and crushing defeats, as well as camp life, shortages,
prisons, filth, pastimes, and hospitals — all from the perspectives
of the soldiers themselves. In their own words, drawn from
letters, diaries, and secondary collections, the soldiers prove
poignant, courageous, boyish, hopeful, and despairing. Illus-
trated with photographs, drawings, and paintings, Delia Ray's
work provides a sympathetic, but not antiseptic, account of the
Civil War.
12.74 St. George, Judith. Mason and Dixon's Line of Fire. G. R Put-
nam's Sons, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22240-5. 119p. 10 and up.
With a historical perspective, Judith St. George tells the story of
the English surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who
in the 1760s plotted the historic boundary which bears their
names. The disputed border between Maryland and Pennsylva-
nia has witnessed quarrels, massacres, rebellions, natural disas-
ters, and wars. Well-known figures and thousands of nameless
Americans have left their imprint on the line which has become
a symbolic landmark of the country's survival.
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12.75 Siegel, Beatrice. George and Martha Washington at Home in
New York. Illustrated by Frank Aloise. Four Winds Press, 1989.
ISBN 0-02-782721-6. 74p. 9-12 (est.).
New York City, the first federal capital of a new nation, received
George Washington for his inauguration in April 1789, and for
sixteen months served as the Washingtons' home. At a time in
which Martha Washington thought her service to the country
had come to an end, their lives became even more demanding.
Against the changes in one bustling city, with its poverty, diverse
population, and political divisions, Beatrice Siegel makes clear
the demands of the presidency on the modest Washingtons.
12.76 Waters, Kate. Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pil-
grim Girl. Photographs by Russ Kendall. Scholastic Hardcover
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-4263-6. 32p. 4-8.
Narrated in the language of the day by Sarah Morton, who was
nine years old in 1627, this color photo-essay is set at the fully
restored Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts. With time sus-
pended, visitors can interact with seventeenth-century Ameri-
cans as they go about their daily lives. Reenactments in the book
focus on clothing, food preparation, and schooling, and are
rounded out with informative endnotes. Notable 1989 Children's
Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
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12.77 Andronik, Catherine M. Quest for a King: Searching for the
Real King Arthur. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31411-6. 120p. 10
and up (est).
Though tales of King Arthur have been told through the ages,
questions about their authenticity remain. In this well-re-
searched book, Catherine Andronik investigates historical evi-
dence and examines theories surrounding this hero of the Mid-
dle Ages. Black-and-white photographs, labeled maps,
manuscripts, and drawings support an intriguing look at history
and legend. Additional references at the end of the book will
help those who wish to continue their own research on this
"once and future king/'
12.78 Beattie, Owen, and John Geiger, with Shelley Tanaka. Buried in
Ice. Scholastic/Madison Press Books, 1992. ISBN 0-590-43848-4.
64p. 8-12.
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In 1845, Sir John Franklin, together with the crews of two ships,
sailed off to chart the Northwestern Passage. But not one of the
crew returned. The mystery of the disappearance of Sir John and
his men continued for more than 140 years. Now readers can
follow anthropologist Owen Beattie as he races against the on-
coming winter to unravel clues, gained partly by exhuming and
examining the nearly perfectly preserved remains of a sailor on
the expedition. Color illustrations and photographs help to tell
the historical tale as well as document the recent one.
12*79 Clements, Gillian. The Truth about Castles. Illustrated by Gil-
lian Clements. Carolrhoda Books, 1990. ISBN 0-87614-401-6. 40p.
7-11.
Prospective readers probably think that all castles look like the
one at Disneyland, but this unique and understandable book
demonstrates that this is not the case. Elaborate illustrations,
jam-packed with action, and boxed explanations do most of the
work. History, traditions, necessary preparations for feasts and
wars, as well as the roles and hierarchies of the people who lived
in castles, are fully explored through the simple text and de-
tailed drawings and diagrams.
12.80 Columbus, Christopher (selected by Steve Lowe). The Log of
Christopher Columbus: The First Voyage: Spring, Summer
and Fall, 1492. Illustrated by Robert Sabuda. Philomel Books,
1992. ISBN 0-399-22139-5. 32p. 4 and up.
Details of a thirty-five day voyage that occurred five centuries
ago are available to today's children because copies of Colum-
bus's daily log still exist. Steve Lowe's excerpts from that log are
short enough to sustain the interest of young children. Neatly
bordered by bold-line frames, the excerpts are surrounded by
double-page, full-color linoleum-cut illustrations that represent
the voyage from varying perspectives, including a gull's-eye
view of one ship under full sail.
12.81 Giblin, James Cross. The Truth about Unicorns. Illustrated by
Michael McDermott. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-022479-7.
104p. 9-12.
Detailed black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and full-
color prints add to the fascinating blend of fantasy and reality
surrounding the lore of the unicorn across time and cultures.
This account not only summarizes information about the variety
of forms that the beast has taken, but it also provides the uni-
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corn's 2,500-year history through art, literature, and even scien-
tific explanations. Perhaps the most fascinating explanation is
the story of the unicorn told through seven medieval tapestries.
12*82 James, Simon. Ancient Rome* Wood, Tim. The Aztecs* Viking
Penguin, 1992. 48p. 8 and up (est.).
Two ancient civilizations come to life with peel-away acetates
that allow young readers to look inside a Roman townhouse or
bath, or to lift away the exterior of an Aztec temple or home. In
addition to see-through scenes, the books offer a broad range of
general information, easily retrievable through an organization
that places one major heading on each double-page spread (such
as 'Trade and Transport") and then presents information with
subtopics and informative paintings.
12*83 Jurmain, Suzanne. Once Upon a Horse: A History of Horses —
And How They Shaped Our History* Lothrop, Lee and Shepard
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-05550-8. 176p. 10 and up (est.).
"Once upon a time there were no horses." So begins Suzanne
Jurmain's chronicle of the history and importance of horses and
their relationships to people for the past 6,000 years. Chapters
offer accounts, evidence, anecdotes, and artistic representations
of horses in war and as servants, messengers, travelers, game
players, and friends. Black-and-white reproductions of horses
on coins, as stone reliefs, and in woodcuts, tapestries, paintings,
and photographs support the text, as do the extensive notes and
source bibliography. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the
Field of Social Studies.
12*84 Katz, William Loren, and Marc Crawford. The Lincoln Brigade:
A Picture History* Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31408-X. 81p. 12
and up (est.).
During the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), 2,800 Americans and
thousands of volunteers from fifty-two other countries re-
sponded to a plea for help from a weakened Spanish democracy.
Dedicated to the American volunteers who were traditionally
called the "Lincoln Brigade/' this photo history provides an
account of that eclectic and largely untrained army which fought
bravely and with many casualties to save Spain from military
takeover. Accompanying the text are both historical and fifty-
year reunion photos of the veterans, as well as personal letters
and first-person accounts. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in
the Field of Social Studies.
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(see 12.81). B. Behind the Blue and Gray: The Soldier's Life in the Civil IVarby Delia
Ray (see 1 2.73). C. Fun with Paper Bags and Cardboard Tubes by F. Virginia Walter
(see 12.27). D. Greening the City Streets: The Story of Community Gardens by
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A. Who Discovered America? Mysteries and Puzzles of the New World by Patricia
Lauber; illustrated by Mike Eagle (see 12.85). B. Now Is Your Time! The African-
American Struggle for Freedom by Walter Dean Myers (see 12.71). C. Hopscotch
around the World by Mary D. Lankford; illustrated by Karen Milone (see 12.116).
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12.85 Lauber, Patricia. Who Discovered America? Mysteries and
Puzzles of the New World, rev* ed. Illustrated by Mike Eagle.
HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-023729-5. 79p. 6^10 (est.).
When Columbus's ships reached a "new world/7 he found it
already populated. Patricia Lauber asks readers to consider the
origin of the peoples whom Columbus found, as well as to probe
history's shrouded evidence for even earlier indications of ex-
ploration or settlement of the Americas. Drawing from archeo-
logical findings, sagas, and ancient history manuscripts, she
poses hypotheses and offers support to account for voyagers
from Japan and northern Europe, as well as land trekkers from
Siberia. Chapters are short, intriguing, and accompanied by
maps and watercolors.
12.86 Leroi-Gourhan, Andre (translated by Claire Jacobson). The
Hunters of Prehistory. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31293-8.
158p. 10 and up (est.).
How did people live in the time of the reindeer hunters, between
ten and thirty thousand years ago, and why should we care
today? Archeologist Andre Leroi-Gourhan introduces young
readers to the excitement and, above all, the hard work that such
exploration involves. The demanding content and the French
perspective require an inquisitive, adept reader. Illustrations are
black-and-white charts, drawings, and photographs. Notable
1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.87 Littlewood, Valerie. Scarecrow! Illustrated by Valerie Little-
wood. Dutton Children's Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-44948-5. 32p.
6-10 (est).
In salute to the three-thousand-year-old scarecrow, Valerie Lit-
tlewood traces the history and variations of this protector of
crops, a servant as ancient as the practice of farming. Each
spread offers a new topic (including "Myths and Legends" and
"Clappers and Callers"), as well as paintings and ink drawings
to amplify the text. Although the most common image of the
scarecrow is a straw-stuffed dummy, across history dead birds,
shiny object, smoky fires, and live people have served field
duty.
12.88 Maestro, Betsy The Discovery of the Americas. The Discovery
of the Americas Activities Book. Illustrated by Giulio Maestro.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1991-92. 48p. 6-10,
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Columbus's "discovery" is put in perspective; he is regarded as
only one of a number of explorers and nomadic people who
journeyed to and/or settled in the Americas. From the last Ice
Age thousands of years ago to the Vikings, Columbus, Vespucci,
and Magellan, the past is clearly chronicled through text, de-
scriptive maps, and lush, watercolor-and-ink illustrations. The
companion ninety-six-page activities book provides "a hands-
on cross-curriculum approach" in forty-three text-extending ac-
tivities. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
12.89 Marrin, Albert. Inca and Spaniard: Pizarro and the Conquest of
Peru. Atheneum, 1989. ISBN 0-689-31481-7. 211p. 12 and up.
Here is the story of how a few ill-equipped but very determined
Spaniards toppled the Inca Empire of Peru in less than a year,
aided by an Incan civil war and arrogant, uncomprehending
Incan leadership. Albert Marrin's very readable text is dramatic
without being sensational, detailed but never dull. The strengths
and weaknesses of both cultures and their principal players are
fairly and nonjudgmentally depicted. This is first-rate history
for a young audience, complete with index and selected bibliog-
raphy.
12.90 Marzollo, Jean. In 1492. Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman. Scholas-
tic Hardcover Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-44413-1. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
School children still chant, "In fourteen hundred ninety-two,
Columbus sailed the ocean blue." Jean Marzollo picked up the
couplet pattern from there and spun it out into a rhyming story
of the famous voyage and landing. Both the brevity of the rhyme
and its sea-splashed watercolors are inviting to the youngest
readers and listeners. Issues surrounding Columbus's voyage
are gently alluded to: "The first Americans? No, not quite. But
Columbus was brave and he was bright."
12.91 Osband, Gillian. Castles. Illustrated by Robert Andrew. Orchard
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-531-05949-9. 14p. 8-10 (est).
Replete with material on medieval life, including technical terms
and intriguing details, this pop-up book focuses on the develop-
ment of castles, chivalry, and tournaments. Two large scenes —
one of a great hall and its interior, the other of a castle besieged —
allow inspection for detail and scale. Punch-out paper-doll
knights and a gallery of famous castles are also included.
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12.92 Roop, Peter, and Connie Roop, editors. I, Columbus: My Jour-
nal—1492-3. Illustrated by Peter E. Hanson. Walker, 1990. ISBN
0-8027-6978-0. 59p. )-12.
Excerpts from Columbus's journal recount his travails, as well
as his keen observations, of his voyage in search of the Indies.
The journal follows the first voyage from its beginning in Au-
gust of 1492 until the return to Spain in 1493. Crew unrest,
natural wonders, and awe-filled descriptions make the brief
entries readable and engaging. Full-color endpapers track the
voyage, and watercolor sketches add detail to the pages. Notable
1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.93 Smith, Howard E., Jr. All about Arrowheads and Spear Points.
Illustrated by Jennifer Owings Dewey. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN
0-8050-0892-6. 56p. 9 and up (est.).
Howard Smith's narrative focuses on the discovery of arrow-
heads and spear points in North America and then links the
objects with ancient cultures and lifestyles. Readers are guided
through the story of early toolmaking and the gradual improve-
ments in materials and techniques over time. Black-and-white
drawings offer closeup views of the varying types of points, and
maps locate their discovery sites.
12.94 Warren, James A. Portrait of a Tragedy: America and the Viet-
nam War. Photographs by James A. Warren. Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-07454-5. 206p. 10 and up.
James Warren traces twenty-five years of military action in Viet-
nam, from French domination to U.S. intervention to the fall of
Saigon. The author makes a concerted effort to depict objectively
and dispassionately the major issues, controversies, and histori-
cal events underpinning the Vietnam conflict, such as the geo-
graphical importance of Vietnam in international politics, the
role of the Vietcong, reasons for the war's unpopularity at home,
and the ramifications of America's defeat. Complementing the
text are informative maps, black-and-white photos, a glossary,
index, and a list of further readings. Notable 1990 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
12.95 Weil, Lisl. Let's Go to the Library. Illustrated by Lisl Weil Holi-
day House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0829-9. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
From a historical perspective, libraries are explored as places in
which books have been kept through the ages. But readers also
gain information on how libraries function today, the people
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who work in them, their organization, and different kinds of
libraries. Cartoon-like tinted illustrations interpret the easy-to-
read but conceptually loaded text.
12.96 Wulffson, Don L. Amazing True Stories. Illustrated by John R.
Jones. Cobblehill Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-65070-9. 128p. 8 and
up.
Classified by subject, these enticingly brief true stories are in-
deed amazing. Numbering more than fifty, the tales relate such
mysteries as a human radio, a vanishing farmer who leaves only
his voice behind, and a dog sentenced to life in prison. Sure to
entertain, this book will also motivate reluctant readers. Black-
and-white drawings complement every third story.
12.97 Wulffson, Don L. More Incredible True Adventures. Cobblehill
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-525-65000-8. 108p. 8 and up.
Large print and compelling chapter titles lure readers into these
bizarre tales of adventure, danger, disaster, and heroism. One
tale follows a " tunnel rat" into a Vietcong underground; another
graphically describes a grizzly attack on two teens. Each story is
accompanied by black-and-white photographs. Tine subject mat-
ter, the characters' conversation, and relatively short paragraphs
may also serve to entice reticent middle-grade readers.
Human Relationships
12.98 Aliki. Manners. Illustrated by Aliki. Greenwillow Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-688-09199-7. 32p. 5 and up.
On the cover a small bird chirps, "Some people have them. Some
people don't." Throughout, cartoon vignettes illustrate the point
well, gently instructing the niceties of saying "please/7 turning
down food without the comment "yuk," and admitting "I'm
sorry." Lessons in manners are embedded in sleep-over behavior
and telephone talk. With good humor, Aliki offers ample evi-
dence that good manners preserve feelings and friendships.
12.99 Hyde, Margaret O. Peace and Friendship/Mir i druzhba: Rus-
sian and American Teens Meet. Cobblehill Books, 1992. ISBN
0-525-65107-1. 92p. 10 and up (est.).
How do students get to know their peers in other lands? Ex-
change programs can pave the way. When teenagers from the
United States and the former Soviet Union got together, they
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recognized shared values and interests, ranging from environ-
mentalism to pop music. Besides recalling Samantha Smith's
bequest and recounting the experiences of individual teens, the
book provides information on numerous exchange programs
and addresses for inquiries.
12.100 LeShan, Eda. What Makes You So Special? Dial Books for
Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1155-7. 145p. 10 and up (est.).
As young people mature, they often wish to be "like everyone
else/' Author Eda LeShan, an educator and family counselor,
explains to readers why it is their fate to become someone spe-
cial. From heredity and our earliest experiences to the relation-
ships that we have with family and friends, she traces the influ-
ences which shape our individuality. Illustrated with the stories
of real people, this text acts as a guide to self-awareness. A list of
additional sources suggests further reading.
Religion
12.101 Eisler, Colin, compiler and editor. David's Songs: His Psalms
and Their Story, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Dial Books, 1992.
ISBN 0-8037-1059-3. 58p. 8 and up (est.).
In the preface to this book, Colin Eisler describes the Psalms as
the self-portrait of David: "as fresh today as when first sung over
three thousand years ago, set to David's now long-lost music.,/
In a simplified version designed to appeal to younger readers or
listeners, Eisler gives brief interpretation to each selected Psalm
attributed to David. Jerry Pinkney's full-page watercolors are
reverent, dappled compositions from intriguing perspectives.
12.102 Gellman, Marc. Does God Have a Big Toe? Stories about Sto-
ries in the Bible, Illustrated by Oscar de Mejo. Harper and Row,
1989. ISBN 0-06-022433-9. 88p. All ages.
"The one best way to understand a story in the Bible is to make
up another story about it" — so Rabbi Marc Gellman explains his
collection of stories from Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers, retold
in a voice that seems both deep and affable. "Is the world fin-
ished now?" the angels ask God. "And God answered, 'Nope/"
The book's title stems from the story of the Tower of Babel and
a little girl's question that prompted its construction. Oscar de
Mejo's primitive paintings illuminate the text.
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12,103 Noah's Ark- Illustrated by Isabelle Brent. Little, Brown, 1992.
ISBN 0-316-10837-5. 32p. 4-S.
This favorite Bible story is simply and poetically told, using the
Revised English Bible: "This is the story of Noah. Noah was a
righteous man, the one blameless man of his time/' Illuminated
by highly detailed animal portraits in gilded frames, the text is
set opposite magnificent paintings, reminiscent of Persian
manuscripts. Each painting is framed with precise geometric
patterns accented with gold leaf.
12*104 Noah's Ark- Illustrated by Jane Ray. Dutton Children's Books,
1990. ISBN 0-525-44653-2. 32p. All ages.
On the Earth, people and animals were not at peace with one
another, and it grieved God. In a flat, primitive style, illustrator
Jane Ray has populated the Earth with creatures and other grow-
ing things, but also with pollution, destruction, and conflict. The
text, spread between the paintings and a border motif, is taken
directly from the Book of Genesis, the Authorized King James
Version.
12-105 Stoddard, Sandol, compiler. Prayers, Praises, and Thanksgiv-
ings- Illustrated by Rachel Isadora. Dial Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
8037-0421-6. 152p. 8 and up (est).
From all around the world, Sandol Stoddard has gathered devo-
tions and arranged them into three sections akin to the suppli-
cant's developing awareness. "Beginnings" offers children's
prayers in praise of God and creation; "Reaching Out" are
prayers of reflection and self-awareness; and "The Great Jour-
ney" offers the searching prayers for truth in the midst of suffer-
ing. The collection is far-ranging, with contributions from Dag
Hammarskjold, Mohammed, the Psalms, Mahatma Gandhi,
Christina Rossetti, and St. Francis of Assisi. Rachel Isadora's
vivid illustrations are in pencil, ink, and watercolor.
12-106 Strom, Yale. A Tree Still Stands: Jewish Youth in Eastern
Europe Today- Photographs by Yale Strom. Philomel Books,
1990. ISBN 0-399-22154-9. llOp. 8 and up.
Throughout Eastern Europe, Judaism is enjoying a reflowering.
Children learn, often from their grandparents, about the prac-
tices and traditions destroyed during the Holocaust. Yale Strom
traveled through the region where important Jewish communi-
ties once thrived, interviewing and photographing articulate
children, often offspring of the intelligensia. He records their
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accounts of Jewish social and learning opportunities, their hopes
for the future, and their fears of renewed anti-Semitism.
Social Issues and Family Relationships
12.107 Greenspun, Adele Aron. Daddies. Photographs by Adele Aron
Greenspun. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22259-6. 32p. All
ages.
As we learn from the sparse text in this black-and-white photo-
graphic essay celebrating the relationship between fathers and
their children, "Daddies . . . share feelings, read stories/' but
they "need hugs and kisses, smiles and tickles/' too. By includ-
ing all races in her photographs, Adele Aron Greenspun shows
that the powerful link between "daddies" and their children is
universal.
12.108 Meltzer, Milton. Crime in America. Morrow Junior Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-688-08513-X. 158p. 12 and up.
Milton Meltzer, an award-winning historian and biographer,
investigates the many facets of crime in America, such as the
Mob, our imperfect court system, physical and sexual abuse of
children and adults, white-collar crime, and substance abuse
and addiction. To personalize the. shocking statistics, Meltzer
uses actual case histories to illustrate the problems inherent in
our legal system. He concludes his text on a positive note by
offering suggestions for increasing justice in America. A glossary
and index are included.
12.109 Pringle, Laurence. The Animal Rights Controversy. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-203559-1. 103p. 9 and up
(est.).
The philosophical and historical background of the animal
rights movement and the controversy about animal rights are
explored in this work by renowned wildlife biologist and author
Laurence Pringle. Issues include whether human beings have a
moral obligation to respect the ecological needs of animals and
whether it is morally justifiable for human beings to use animals
as food and as subjects for research which will benefit human
beings. Photographs, a bibliography, and an index accompany
this balanced treatment of a controversial movement.
12.110 Rosenberg, Maxine B. Growing Up Adopted- Bradbury Press,
1989. ISBN 0-02-777912-2. 107p. 10 and up (est.).
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This companion to Not My Family offers revealing information
gleaned from author Maxine Rosenberg's interviews with four-
teen adoptees of all ages. She presents both a wide variety of
adoptive situations and the adoptees' differing reactions. For
example, she interviewed children, who have been removed
from abusive biological parents, children adopted at birth, and
adopted children from different countries and ethnic back-
grounds. The book is an invaluable guide for adoptees, their
families, and friends.
12.111 Seixas, Judith S. Living with a Parent Who Takes Drugs. Green-
willow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-08627-6. 102p. 9 and up (est.).
Judith Seixas, author of several books on alcoholism and drugs,
uses fictional case studies to provide helpful information to chil-
dren and teens living with parents who abuse drugs. Sympa-
thetic yet frank, she describes typical adult addictive behaviors
and suggests coping strategies for young people. Other topics
discussed include types of drugs and addiction, treatment and
recovery programs, and children's rights and responsibilities.
Sports and Games
12.112 Boyd, Brendan, and Robert Garrett. Hoops: Behind the Scenes
with the Boston Celtics. Photographs by Henry Horenstein.
Little, Brown/Pond Press Books, 1989. ISBN 0-316-37319-2.
128p. 8 and up (est.).
Touted as neither a history of the team nor an analysis of a
season, Hoops is rather a photograph album of the players, sup-
port squad, and coaches of the Boston Celtics. The authors' focus
is athletic team as family. Brief chapters address scouting, draft-
ing, practice, equipment, training and conditioning, and basket-
ball strategies. Full-page black-and-white photos accompany in-
formative descriptions of game days and road trips and contrast
a rookie with a veteran.
12.113 Egan, Terry, Stan Friedmann, and Mike Levine. The Macmillan
Book of Baseball Stories. Macmillan, 1992. ISBN 0-02-733280-2.
127p. 8 and up (est).
Nineteen short stories about baseball's greats are told in an
oversize book with wide margins and large print and accompa-
nied by black-and-white photographs. In the introduction,
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Tommy John writes that these are glimpses of people, ''decent
human beings with problems just like anyone else/' who just
happen to play baseball In "Papi and Robertito," Roberto Cle-
mente, Jr., recalls his father's humanity. Sandy Koufax's bravery
gives a young boy courage in "Koufax and the Kid." Other
greats include Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, and Roger Maris.
12.114 Hollander, Phyllis, and Zander Hollander. More Amazing But
True Sports Stories. Scholastic/ Associated Features books,
1990. ISBN 0-590-43876-X. 129p. 8-12 (est.).
Young sports fans will be attracted to this collection of quips,
incidents, and ironies from successful figues in all major sports.
There are stories of the one-handed professional pitcher, the first
goalie to score in the NHL, and the mother who joined her son
in pummeling his opponent during a boxing match. Black-and-
white-photographs accompany the text.
12.115 Isberg, Emily. Peak Performance: Sports, Science, and the Body
in Action. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers/
NOVABOOKS, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67750-0. 48p. 8 and up (est.).
Sure to appeal to young people and their coaches, Peak Perform-
ance focuses on human physiology as it relates to sports and
athletes. Through drawings, color photographs, and text, Emily
Isberg shows how athletes' injuries can result from improper
technique or exercise and describes medical and therapeutic
methods that have been developed to overcome injuries. She
explains how computer analysis of a sport is helping athletes to
improve their performance and tells how psychologists are en-
couraging athletes to use visualization to reach "peak perform-
ance/'
12.116 Lankford, Mary D. Hopscotch around the World. Illustrated by
Karen Milone. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-08420-6.
48p. 8 and up.
This unique book describes ways in which the common ele-
ments of the hopscotch game (a thrown object, a pattern through
which players must hop without touching the lines) vary in
nineteen countries around the world. A brief narrative describes
the game in countries as diverse as China, Bolivia, and the
United States, followed by thorough directions and a drawing
of the game's hopping pattern, which includes labels naming the
parts of the pattern. A full-page, full-color illustration featuring
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native children playing their variant of hopscotch faces each
description.
12.117 Ritter, Lawrence S. The Story of Baseball, rev. ed. William Mor-
row, 1990. ISBN 0-688-09056-7. 206p. 10-12 (est).
Numerous black-and-white photographs, charming anecdotes,
and technical knowledge combine in an entertaining, newly re-
vised introduction to America's national sport. Covering both
famous players and baseball techniques, Lawrence Ritter 's clear
and lively writing should draw in young fans. Topics include
everything from Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier to
quips by old-timers like Honus Wagner and Yogi Berra.
12.118 Schmidt, Diane. I Am a Jesse White Tumbler. Photographs by
Diane Schmidt. Albert Whitman, 1990. ISBN 0-8075-3444-7. 40p.
7-10 (est).
Eighth-grader Kenyon Conner is a member of the Jesse White
Tumbling Team, a program that provides inner-city Chicago
children with challenges and training to become tumblers. Nar-
rated by Kenyon, the photo essay underscores anti-drug and
anti-gang messages as it follows the children through their rou-
tines and performances, emphasizing the hard work, dedication,
and self-esteem of the young tumblers.
12.119 Schulman, L. M., compiler. The Random House Book of Sports
Stories. Illustrated by Thomas B. Allen. Random House, 1990.
ISBN 0-394-92874-1. 248p. 6 and up (est.).
In short stories about football, baseball, boxing, horse racing,
and hunting, various authors celebrate human endeavor through
sports competition. "Tennis" by Judie Angell is a moving story
of love and competition between father and son. Other authors
included in the collection are Ernest Hemingway, Ring Lardner,
Jack London, and John Updike.
12.120 Winfield, Dave, with Eric Swenson. The Complete Baseball
Player. Illustrated by Bob Cram. Avon Books, 1990. ISBN 0-380-
75830-X. 212p. 7-12 (est.).
Readers who want to know "How to Hit, Field, Catch, Pitch,
Steal, Slide, Bunt, Pivot, and even Coach" can use this guide as
a reference or for cover-to-cover reading. Chapters on attitude,
fitness, equipment, and skills are dotted with black-and-white
photographs, cartoons, diagrams, and tips from baseball greats.
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12.121 Baer, Edith. This Is the Way We Go to School: A Book about
Children around the World* Illustrated by Steven Bjorkman.
Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1990. ISBN 0-590-43161-7. 40p. 3-7.
All over the world, children go to school. Edith Baer and Steven
Bjorkman team up to show that whether in Hawaii, Illinois,
India, Mexico, Canada, Siberia, or anywhere, children get to
school in a host of ways. In Venice, "Bianca, Beppo, Benedetto
ride aboard the vaporetto." In Norway, "Bundled up against the
breeze, Niels and Solveig go on skis/' Appendixes help children
identify the countries of the schoolchildren of the world, as well
as locate their homelands on a map.
12*122 Blanchard, Anne. Navigation: A 3-Dimensional Exploration*
Illustrated by Irvine Peacock. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-
05455-1. 12p. 7-11.
Words are an awkward medium to explain how navigation in-
struments work. Although this sophisticated pop-up book may
not survive a classroom, it shows how trade winds, stars, and
sea currents help navigators. They are guided further by the
compass, sextant, and chronometer, as well as the lighthouse,
radio beacons, and navigation satellites. Several of the three-
dimensional colored cardboard "instruments" can be manipu-
lated.
12*123 Brown, Laurie Krasny, and Marc Brown. Dinosaurs Travel: A
Guide for Families on the Go* Illustrated by Marc Brown. Little,
Brown/Joy Street Books, 1988. ISBN 0-316-11253-4. 32p. 4-$.
With just the right blend of humor and practical information, the
Browns provide a book for young children who may be getting
ready "to travel around the world, or around the block." The
travel advice is arranged by chapters, and the action follows a
dinosaur family as they pack, explore their options for transpor-
tation, eat and sleep away from home, and return again. The
paperback edition also features two pullout postcards illus-
trated by Marc Brown.
12*124 Burleigh, Robert. Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh*
Illustrated by Mike Wimmer. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-
22272-6. 28p. 5 and up.
In 1927, when he was just twenty-five years old, Charles Lind-
bergh stayed awake for sixty hours (flying for thirty-three of
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them) to become the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean in
an airplane. This book takes the reader along on Lindbergh's
historic trip through the immediacy of both terse, lyrical prose
and dramatic perspectives in the double-page, impressionist il-
lustrations. Notable 1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
12.125 Fisher, Leonard Everett. Tracks across America: The Story of
the American Railroad, 1825-1900. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN
0-8234-0945-7. 192p. 9 and up (est.).
Leonard Everett Fisher's chronicle of the railroad in the nine-
teenth century follows several themes. Chapters address west-
ward expansion, the railroad in the Civil War, Native American
resistance, train robbers, robber barons, and railroad disasters.
In a unifying narrative, the railroad is linked with the transfor-
mation of the United States from an agricultural country into a
mighty industrial nation and is "closely linked with American
economic and political history." The volume is meticulously
researched and accompanied by drawings, maps, photographs,
and portraits, as well as an index and selected bibliography.
12.126 Gibbons, Gail. The Great St. Lawrence Seaway. Illustrated by
Gail Gibbons. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-06985-1.
40p. 6 and up.
From its discovery by western explorers in 1535 to the present
day, the St. Lawrence Seaway has been the site of great courage
and innovation. Today the "tallest water staircase in the world"
makes it possible for ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to
the upper Great Lakes — 2,400 miles. Gail Gibbons's charac-
teristic pen-and-ink drawings filled in with watercolor washes
assist readers in interpreting the process involved in a ship's
passage through the seaway's complicated lock system.
12.127 Lindblom, Steven. Fly the Hot Ones. Houghton Mifflin, 1991.
ISBN 0-395-51075-9. 102p. 9 and up.
Fixed-wing airplanes are described extensively, beginning with
the standard Piper J-3 cub single-engine airplane to the world's
finest jet fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Altogether eight "of
the radical extremes of flying" are illustrated with both color
and black-and-white photos.
12.128 McVey, Vicki. The Sierra Club Wayf inding Book. Illustrated by
Martha Weston. Sierra Club Books/Little, Brown, 1989. ISBN
0-316-56340-4. 88p. 9-12.
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Readers interested in travel, hiking, or orienteering will find this
book a valuable source of information. Chapters focus on gath-
ering information, "wayfinding" systems from many cultures,
maps, city navigation, and instructions on what to do when lost.
Each chapter also includes games and exercises — from advice
about the compass to games involving stargazing and scavenger
hunts.
12.129 Moseley, Keith. Steam Locomotives: A Three-Dimensional
Book. Illustrated by Brian Bartle and Brian Watson. Orchard
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-05844-1. 12p. All ages (est.).
Magnificent steam locomotives pop from the pages of this book
through the wonders of complex paper engineering. The accom-
panying text is dense, but clearly written, presenting a historical
look at steam locomotives across 150 years. Both European and
American locomotives are included.
12.130 Robbins, Ken. Boats. Photographs by Ken Robbins. Scholastic
Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41157-8. 32p. 3-8.
Ken Robbins's Boats is a well-written, aesthetically pleasing in-
formation book for younger readers. Tinted black-and-white
photographs extend a simple text that explains the history, fea-
tures, and functions of seventeen kinds of boats — boats that
range from large to small, complex to simple, unusual to famil-
iar.
12.131 Robbins, Ken. Bridges. Photographs by Ken Robbins. Dial
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0930-7. 32p. 4-7 (est.).
Hand-tinted photographs accompany an informative text about
twelve different types of bridges. From the simplest bridge, a log
across a creek, to one of the most complex, a truss bridge, Ken
Robbins elaborates on the design and construction in a clear and
simple way. "But bridges are more than just practical structures.
They are monuments to craft and imagination, to technology
and beauty, and to our need to reach beyond the boundaries of
nature/'
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. . . stories lean on stories,
lives lean on lives.
Folklore can talk in
the modern tongue,
and the child,
given the chance,
can bridge the centuries.
Jane Yolen, "How
Basic Is SHAZAM?"
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1 3 Traditional Literature
Fables
13.1 Anno, Mitsumasa, reteller. Anno's Aesop: A Book of Fables by
Aesop and Mr, Fox, Illustrated by Mitsumasa Anno. Orchard
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08374-8. 64p. 4-12 (est.).
When Freddy Fox finds a copy of Aesop's Fables, he begs his
father to read the stories. However, his father only pretends to
read them, offering instead his own stories. Included in this
volume are the original Aesop's fables as well as Mr. Fox's ver-
sions of each one, which are often, in classic Anno fashion,
puzzles of some sort. Each picture does double duty, serving to
illustrate both the original fable and Mr. Fox's story.
13.2 Clark, Margaret, reteller. The Best of Aesop's Fables, Illustrated
by Charlotte Voake. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books, 1990, ISBN
0-316-14499-1. 61p. 4-10 (est).
All the favorite Aesop fables gather here, but two things are very
different. First, the voice of the narrator is immediate and con-
temporary. Second, no moral appears in scrolling print at the
fable's end. Morals, explains Margaret Clark in her introduction,
are "best left unsaid. If children understand and enjoy the stories
as we have presented them, they will certainly appreciate the
morals behind them." Charlotte Voake's lively art adds wit and
action to these twenty-seven large-print retellings,
13.3 Craig, Helen, reteller. The Town Mouse and the Country
Mouse, Illustrated by Helen Craig, Candlewick Press, 1992.
ISBN 1-56402-102-5. 32p, 4-8 (est.).
In a contemporary version of an ancient fable, the town mouse,
Tyler, is dismayed by the absence of night life and the "boring
food" of his country sojourn. When his country cousin, Charlie,
visits Tyler "to see how exciting life can be," the city doesn't
really get equal treatment. Its turmoil, trash, and traffic are
enough to make almost anyone long for one of Charlie's country
sunsets. Helen Craig's watercolor and ink mouse-hole details —
from tiny teapots to oil lamps and wing chairs — are charming.
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13.4 Gatti, Anne, reteller. Aesop's Fables. Illustrations by Safaya Sal-
ter. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1992. ISBN 0-15-
200350-9. 80p. 6 and up.
Retellings of fifty-eight fables by the ancient Greek writer Aesop
are newly and distinctively illustrated. Detailed borders frame
the subjects, rendered as flat and exotic as Persian manuscripts.
From the story of the rooster whose unhappy fate teaches that
pride goes before a fall to a contest between the north wind and
the sun that reveals the power of persuasion, these tales, both
familiar and less well known, make animals and nature the
engaging reminders of piquant and direct moral lessons.
13.5 Kherdian, David, reteller. Feathers and Tails: Animal Fables
from around the World, Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian. Phi-
lomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-21876-9. 96p. 6 and up (est.).
Nonny Hogrogian has produced spirited illustrations for
twenty-one fables, framing both characters and texts with broad,
color rectangles. At times, tails and paws escape the frames,
giving a three-dimensional quality to the pages. Reteller David
Kherdian explains that although the stories came from all parts
of the Earth — from India, Africa, Armenia, and Europe and in-
cluding Inuit and Native American tales — "they are almost cer-
tainly drawn from a single source, the Bidpai Fables/' which
traveled east to Persia and then on to Greece. Today's children
will discover that such stories preserve the truth and lore of
people everywhere.
13.6 McDonald, Suse, and Bill Oakes, retellers. Once Upon Another:
The Tortoise and the Hare. Illustrated by Suse MacDonald and
Bill Oakes. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-
0787-8. 32p. 5-8.
In a book that can be read front-to-back, then upside down and
' back again, two favorite fables are told with abstract collages for
illustrations. Turn the book one way and imagine a tortoise and
a hare in brightly colored torn-paper blobs. But when the book
is turned over and read the other way, the same torn-paper
shapes represent the huge orange lion and the tiny mouse who
saves him. The textured, representative art may spark some
children's own imaginative efforts.
13.7 Paxton, Tom, reteller. Androcles and the Lion, and Other
Aesop's Fables. Illustrated by Robert Rayevsky. Morrow Junior
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09683-2. 40p. 4 and up.
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"Androcles and the Lion" and nine other fables are recast in
rhyme and given energy by Robert Rayevsky's designs, using
two styles and two techniques — some on rough-textured paper
and some on smooth watercolor paper. Colored inks, acrylics,
and pencils are alternated with pen, ink, and watercolors to
depict fables that are set in ancient Greece, medieval times, and
even Central Park. Included are "The Man, the Boy and the
Donkey" and "The King of the Barnyard."
13.8 Paxton, Tom, reteller. Belling the Cat, and Other Aesop's Fa-
bles. Illustrated by Robert Rayevsky. Morrow Junior Books,
1990. ISBN 0-688-08159-2. 40p. 4 and up (est.).
Folksinger Tom Paxton, in this sequel to his Aesop's Fables, retells
ten more tales in verse, including "Town Mouse and Country
Mouse," "The Crow and the Pitcher," "Honesty Is the Best Pol-
icy," and "The Milkmaid and Her Pail." Russian artist Robert
Rayevsky's watercolors, in framed double-page spreads, are
pleasingly comical and delightfully expressive. Notable 1990
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
13.9 Wallis, Diz, reteller. Something Nasty in the Cabbages. Illus-
trated by DLz Wallis. Boyds Mills Press/Caroline House, 1991.
ISBN 1-878093-10-X. 24p. All ages.
"There was once, not so very long ago, a farm that was owned
by Constant and his wife. Here they are, looking cross." So
begins the artist's retelling of the twelfth-century tale of Chante-
cler, the glorious cockerel whose pride was almost his downfall.
Having learned the difficult lesson of ignoring flattery used to
deceive, Chantecler barely escapes wily Reynard the Fox. Classic
paintings on creamy paper are handsomely detailed; frames
can't contain the flurry of feathers and fur.
13.10 Watts, Bernadette, reteller. The Wind and the Sun: An Aesop
Fable. Illustrated by Bernadette Watts. North-South Books, 1992.
ISBN 1-55858-163-4. 32p. 5-8.
In a quarrel between Sun and Wind as to which is stronger, each
agrees that whoever can force the removal of the cloak from a
man who travels below them will be winner of the contest.
Although Wind's ferocity cannot meet the challenge, Sun's
warmth causes the man to remove his cloak, teaching that "it is
easier to influence by warmth than by force." Sunny illustrations
are textured and shaded with crayon-like strokes.
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13-11 Young, Ed. Seven Blind Mice. Illustrated by Ed Young. Phi-
lomel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22261-8. 38p. 4-7.
Just as blind men explore various parts of an elephant only to
draw different conclusions in the Indian fable "The Blind Men
and the Elephant/' so do Ed Young's seven blind mice try to
make sense of the beast. The mice are crayon-bright, vividly
contrasting with the black backgrounds of the pages. Never has
the elephant looked so huge or so mysterious as when it is
viewed through its elephant elements. In an interesting twist,
White Mouse, the last to venture forth, finds each mouse's guess
to be somewhat right, but knows true "wisdom comes from
seeing the whole." Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award,
1992; Caldecott Honor Book, 1993.
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13.12 Bryan, Ashley, compiler. All Night, All Day: A Child's First
Book of African-American Spirituals. Illustrated by Ashley
Bryan. Atheneum, 1991. ISBN 0-689-31662-3. 48p. 4-10.
Bright, two-page watercolor paintings capture the excitement
and energy of African American spirituals, including such popu-
lar pieces as "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "He's Got
the Whole World in His Hands." Each of the rainbow-like illus-
trations is a companion piece to the words and music — for both
piano and guitar — for the twenty songs from the Civil War era
to the present. Coretta Scott King Honor Book (Illustration), 1992.
13.13 Burgie, Irving. Caribbean Carnival: Songs of the West Indies.
Illustrated by Fran<§ Lessac. Tambourine Books, 1992. ISBN 0-
688-10780-X. 32p. 6 and up.
If just the thought of "Day-o, day-o / Daylight come and me
wan' go home" sets your fingers snapping and your toes tap-
ping to the calypso beat, this collection of original Irving Burgie
works and other Caribbean folk songs is for you. Primitive is-
land paintings of brilliantly colored flowers, fruits, birds, and
sea are set opposite piano and guitar arrangements for the thir-
teen songs — from the familiar "Michael Row the Boat" and "Yel-
low Bird" to the less familiar "Judy Drowned-ed."
13.14 The Friendly Beasts: A Traditional Christinas Carol. Illustrated
by Sarah Chamberlain. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN
0-525-44773-3. 32p. 3-7 (est.).
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In this traditional carol, animals of the stable sing their lullabies
of gifts to the infant Jesus on the first Christmas: "'1/ said the
cow, all white and red, 'I gave Him my manger for his bed/"
Large-scale illustrations are multicolor linoleum-block prints
that are highlighted with pastels.
13.15 Hart, Jane, compiler. Singing Bee! A Collection of Favorite
Children's Songs. Illustrated by Anita Lobel. Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-41975-5. 160p. 4 and up (est.).
This collection of 125 children's songs is organized into lullabies,
finger plays, counting songs, rounds, and dances. Indexes offer
the songs by subject/theme and by titles. In an author's note,
Jane Hart explains that the piano accompaniments are arranged
in lower keys for singing and include guitar chords. Anita
Lobel's illustrations, alternately full-color and black-and-white,
are rendered in eighteenth-century little theater sets and cos-
tumes. "The characters/' Lobel writes, "fell into place as princi-
pals, chorus, and stage assistants."
13.16 I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Illustrated by Glen
Rounds. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-0814-0. 29p. 4-7.
Youngsters will delight in this rendition of a traditional folk
song. The funny old lady still swallows some most peculiar
things (a fly, a spider, a bird, a cat, a dog, a goat, and a horse),
but this time each object takes up a full page — in Glen Rounds's
unconventional primitive closeup illustrations of animals from
different perspectives.
13.17 Manson, Christopher, reteller. A Farmyard Song: An Old
Rhyme. Illustrated by Christopher Manson. North-South Books,
1992. ISBN 1-55858-170-7. 32p. 2-6.
As the farmer tells it, he is pleased with all his animals, and likes
to repeat their voices: "I had a cat and the cat pleased me, / I fed
my cat by yonder tree; / Cat goes fiddle-i-fee." One by one,
depicted in nineteenth-century-style hand-colored woodcuts,
the farmer feeds each of the animals. Stenciled borders encase
both the illustrations and the verses. At last, the animals reprise
their performances, with the reader/listener invited to produce
the sounds.
13.18 McNally, Darcie, adapter. In a Cabin in a Wood. Illustrated by
Robin Michal Koontz. Cobblehill Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-65035-
0. 32p. 4^8.
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It's the same little cabin of camp-song fame adapted into a
cumulative tale. To the snug, snow-covered cabin of an affable
artist comes the original rabbit seeking refuge from the hunter.
But the rabbit is soon followed by a family of possums, a rac-
coon, a beaver, and even a moose until the little cabin overflows
with animal chaos. Artist and rabbit conspire to disguise the
lop-eared bunny as a skunk; as the interlopers flee, the wildlife
photographer "hunter" snaps pictures. Safely, the rabbit/skunk
abides.
13.19 Metropolitan Museum of Art, in association with the Buffalo Bill
Historical Center. Songs of the Wild West Metropolitan Mu-
seum of Art and Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1991. ISBN 0-671-74775-4. 128p. 10 and up.
This historical and musical tribute to the Old West combines the
music of the frontier and informed commentary by Alan Axel-
rod with paintings, sketches, and photographs from the Metro-
politan Museum of Art and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in
Cody, Wyoming. The songs are arranged simply, and the book
closes with guitar chords and an index. Together, the songs
reflect a cultural range of cowboys, pioneers, and miners.
13.20 Moser, Barry, reteller. Polly Vaughn: A Traditional British Bal-
lad. Illustrated by Barry Moser. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-
58541-6. 28p. 10-12 (est.).
'Tolly Vaughn/7 a traditional English ballad, is a folk tragedy of
love and wrongful death. Barry Moser 's version transports the
story to America, maintaining both the dark mood of the events
and the bright goodness of the main characters — two young
lovers reunited after death. Moser gives Appalachian charm to
the characters' voices and achieves haunting realism with dra-
matic transparent watercolors.
13.21 Raffi. Baby Beluga. Illustrated by Ashley Wolff. Crown, 1990.
ISBN 0-517-57840-9. 30p. 4-8.
Baby Beluga, "a little white whale on the go/' lives a happy and
protected life in the cold Arctic waters. Raffi's popular song, a
tribute to one of the world's endangered creatures of the sea,
describes Baby Beluga's activities and interactions with other
marine life. Full-page illustrations, rich in Arctic landscapes and
wildlife, complement the simple, lyrical text of this Raffi Songs
to Read book.
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13.22 Raffi. Tingalayo. Illustrated by Kate Duke. Crown, 1989. ISBN
0-517-56926-4. 32p. 5-8.
Tired and bored with his work, lingalayo the donkey slips away
from his master and heads to the town carnival. Befriended by
a little girl, lingalayo joins in the fun by dancing, singing, swim-
ming, and water skiing. But when he hears his master call,
"Come, little donkey, come/' the fun-loving donkey returns
home. Cartoon-like tropical pastel washes help bring this tradi-
tional Caribbean folk song to life. Words and music are included
in this Raffi Songs to Read book so that readers can join in the
singing.
13.23 Richardson, Jean. Stephen's Feast. Illustrated by Alice Eng-
lander. Little, Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-74435-2. 24p. 4-8.
It is the time of the Feast of St. Stephen's, and Stephen, the
youngest page at the court of King Wenceslas, plans to celebrate
the holiday within the warm and festive Great Hall. But King
Wenceslas summons Stephen to accompany him through a
snowstorm to take food to a peasant family. As Stephen partici-
pates in this mission of good will, he learns about the true
meaning of the season. Snowy scenes contrast with glowing
firesides in Alice Englander's illustrations of this adaptation of
a classic carol, which is reprinted on the endpapers.
13.24 Rosen, Michael, reteller. Little Rabbit Foo Foo. Illustrated by
Arthur Robins. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1990. ISBN 0-671-70968-2. 26p. 4-8 (est.).
A new generation of children will sing along with little Rabbit
Foo Foo as he hops merrily through the forest, nonchalantly
bopping field mice, goblins, and even tigers on the head, despite
the admonitions of the Good Fairy: "Little Rabbit Foo Foo, I
don't like your attitude . . . I'm going to give you two more
chances to change, and if you don't, I'm going to turn you into
a goon." Unabashedly, goofy Rabbit Foo Foo persists until his
punishment is delivered and the moral pronounced: "Hare to-
day, goon tomorrow."
13.25 Simon, Paul. At the Zoo. Illustrated by Valerie Michaut. Dou-
bleday/Bryon Preiss Books, 1991. ISBN 0-385-41906-6. 32p. 4-7
(est).
Paul Simon's lyrics from his 1960s song "At the Zoo" are fleshed
into a complete story by Valerie Michaut's detail-packed illustra-
tions. Animal-loving children notice in the newspaper that the
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zoo's polar bear is lonely. Packing a stuffed bear to give to a real
bear, they set off on the crosstown bus (piloted by a monkey) for
a trip to the imaginative zoo, run by the animals. Without close
inspection, funny sequences will be missed. Even Simon himself
is playing a guitar on a park bench.
13.26 Slavin, Bill. The Cat Came Back: A Traditional Song. Illustrated
by Bill Slavin. Albert Whitman, 1992. ISBN 0-8075-1097-1. 32p.
6-11.
Even if you can't remember the New Christy Minstrels' folk
song, you may remember other renditions of this tongue-in-
cheek, outrageous account of attempts to discourage a cat from
coming home. Mr. Johnson is vexed by his cat's slovenly habits,
so he sends him off on an ocean liner, in a hot-air balloon, and
even on a train heading west, but, as always, "the cat came
back." Cat fanciers may be put off by the thesis, but this cool-
dude cat is indefatigable, even returning by taxi.
13.27 Sweet, Melissa, adapter. Fiddle-I-Fee: A Farmyard Song for the
Very Young. Illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Little, Brown/Joy
Street Books, 1992. ISBN 0-316-82516-6. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
An old song makes for a lovely sing-along picture book. "I had
a cat and the cat pleased me, I fed my cat under yonder tree; Cat
went fiddle-i-fee." True to the original, the young farmer also
has a duck, a goose, a dog, a sheep, a pig, a goat, and a cow — and
each of their sounds is repeated in cumulative fashion as they
trail behind the youngster to a picnic. Both the words and music
for the song are included.
13.28 Watson, Wendy. Frog Went a-Courting. Illustrated by Wendy
Watson. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-
06540-6. 32p. 4-7.
The folk-song account of the courtship and wedding of Frog and
Miss Mouse involves lots of little creatures — from a seed-tick to
Missus Snake — and ends with a disruption of the wedding fes-
tivities by an old bobcat. Readers will have to look closely to
spot all the details as the village creatures prepare to celebrate
the nuptials. Tiny, busy pen-and-ink scenes and characters in
pastel greens and blues depict each verse with meticulous detail.
13.29 Westcott, Nadine Bernard, adapter. Skip to My Lou. Illustrated
by Nadine Bernard Westcott. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books,
1989. ISBN 0-316-93137-3. 128p. S~7 (est.).
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This is "Skip to My Lou" like you've never danced it. Left in
charge of a spit-spot farm by the farmer and his wife, a young
boy has a kind of Cat in the Hat experience with the farm ani-
mals. Cats in the buttermilk (lapping contentedly), pigs in the
parlor (eating buttermilk pancakes prepared by cows in the
kitchen), roosters in the pantry, and sheep in the bathtub make
quite a hullabaloo. Chorus, music, and frenetic-pace illustrations
are included.
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1330 Aardema, Verna. Anansi Finds a Fool: An Ashanti Tale. Illus-
trated by Bryna Waldman. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1992.
ISBN 0-8037-1165-4. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
From West African oral tradition, Anansi the trickster seeks
someone to become his fishing partner — a partner foolish
enough to do all the work. Although his best friend Bonsu
agrees, Bonsu tricks the trickster, assuring Anansi that the work
must be divided: one partner must build the trap, while the
other must feel the weariness. Anansi is convinced that feeling
weary is the harder job, so he sets to work, aptly illustrating the
lesson: "When you dig a hole for someone else, you will fall into
it yourself."
13.31 Afanasyev, Alexander Nikolayevich (retold by Lenny Hort). The
Fool and the Fish: A Tale from Russia. Illustrated by Gennady
Spirin. Dial Books, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-0861-0. 22p. 4-8.
Ivan, the lazy fool, reluctantly hauls two pails to an icy stream
to draw water for his brothers' wives. Instead, he pulls out a
king-size fish, who tells Ivan that if he spares its life, the fish will
grafit every wish that Ivan makes. This retold Russian folktale of
Ivan's magical fate is presented to the reader with finely de-
tailed, earth-toned illustrations that contain stocky peasants and
elaborately accessorized nobility.
13.32 Aksakov, Sergei (translated by Isadora Levin). The Scarlet
Flower: A Russian Folk Tale. Illustrated by Boris Diodorov.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-270487-6. 32p. 4-8.
A wealthy merchant asks his daughters what gift they would
like him to bring from his travels. The youngest, his favorite,
who remains nameless throughout the story, requests only a
scarlet flower. In fairy-tale tradition, the simple request turns out
to be the most complicated. A monstrous figure demands the
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merchant's daughter in return for his trespassing and taking the
flower. Extravagantly illustrated by Russian artist Boris Dio-
dorov to match the mood and scenes, this version of "Beauty
and the Beast" follows the well-known course.
13.33 Andersen, Hans Christian (retold by Riki Levinson). The Em-
peror's New Clothes* Illustrated by Robert Byrd. Dutton Chil-
dren's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44611-7. 38p. 4~« (est.).
In this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's tale, the vain em-
peror is a lion, surrounded by animal sycophants. The scurrilous
tailors — foxy foxes — bewilder the court as they gleefully play
their trick. Andersen's sense of fun remains intact, and the illus-
trations, intricately detailed with castle finery, add further zest
to the glorious deception.
13.34 Andersen, Hans Christian. The Little Mermaid* Illustrated by
Katie Thamer Treherne. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN
0-15-246320-8. 42p. 5-S (est.).
True to Andersen's original text, this book offers a sadder, gorier
version of the tale than the popular Disney film. Here, the little
mermaid painfully and pitifully loses her voice and tail in order
to have a chance at becoming the prince's bride. At story's end,
she does not marry the prince, but she does discover upon her
death that she has earned a soul for herself. The striking, vi-
brantly hued watercolors make for pleasurable viewing, despite
the tragic ending. Redbook Children's Picture Book Award.
13.35 Andersen, Hans Christian. The Nightingale* Illustrated by Al-
ison Claire Darke. Doubleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-26082-2. 24p.
5-«.
Exquisitely detailed watercolors enhance this newly illustrated
version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved story of a night-
ingale caged to sing for the emperor. But when the emperor
receives a jeweled clockwork nightingale as a gift, everyone
agrees that the model sings just as beguilingly as the real night-
ingale. Yet it is only the song of a live nightingale that can revive
a dying Emperor, In this timeless tale, readers are reminded of
the futility of capturing nature's wonders or re-creating its per-
fection.
13.36 Andersen, Hans Christian (retold by Neil Philip). The Snow
Queen: A Story in Seven Parts* Illustrated by Sally Holmes.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books/Albion Books, 1989. ISBN 0-
688-09048-6. 64p. All ages.
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Kay and Gerda's childhood happiness is destroyed when the
Snow Queen cruelly destroys their friendship. In this new trans-
lation, blessed by the luminous beauty of Sally Holmes's illus-
trations, the story of Kay's disappearance and Gerda's search for
him weaves the same magical spell Creature, countryside, and
character are portrayed with equal grace in both full-page paint-
ings and cameos tucked within the text.
1337 Andersen, Hans Christian (translated by Naomi Lewis). The
Steadfast Tin Soldier Illustrated by P. J. Lynch. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich/Gulliver Books, 1992. ISBN 0-15-200599-4. 32p. All
ages.
The toys in the nursery are new editions of today's antiques, and
a freckled-face registers delight. Throughout P. J. Lynch's ver-
sion, the visual perspectives shift dramatically Readers get a
table-top view of the toys, a bird's-eye view of the sidewalk as
the soldier plummets to the street, and a commodore's perspec-
tive as the paper boat rushes through the rat-infested sewer
Each double-page painting insets the text into a total design;
single-page paintings are framed opposite bordered text. Trans-
lator Naomi Lewis has compiled several collections of Hans
Christian Andersen's stories.
1338 Andersen, Hans Christian (retold by Tor Seidler). The Steadfast
Tin Soldier. Illustrated by Fred Marcellino. HarperCollins /Mi-
chael di Capua Books, 1992. ISBN 0-06-205001-X. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Fred Marcellino offers rare perspectives on Tor Seidler 's smooth
retelling of the tale of steadfast love. The paper's texture, visible
through the paint, gives a soft inner light and antique feel to the
nineteenth-century Christmas celebrants. The tin soldiers them-
selves are, as Andersen may have intended, rendered flat. After
all, "they had all been made out of the same old tin spoon."
Given that the soldier's love was made of paper, and that his
perilous voyage was on a paper boat, the interpretation seems
apt as well as beautiful.
1339 Andersen, Hans Christian (adapted by Deborah Hahn). The
Swineherd: Narrated by Himself and Acted by His Favorite
Friends and Relatives. Illustrated by Deborah Hahn. Lothrop,
Lee and Shepard Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10053-8. 32p. 5-8 (est.).
In Deborah Hahn's version, Hans Christian Andersen himself
narrates the tale, writing all night to fashion a play with parts for
everyone. As in the original tale, a prince discovers that his
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beloved princess is too foolish to understand true beauty, and so,
disguised as a swineherd, he attracts the princess with worldly
baubles, only to abandon her. Dissatisfied with the play's end-
ing, the pig characters clamor for a new, happier resolution.
Simple line drawings are softly washed and then overwritten
with swirls of dialogue.
13*40 Andersen, Hans Christian. Thumbelina, Illustrated by Alison
Claire Darke. Doubleday 1991. ISBN 0-385-41404-8. 26p. 5-8.
Thumbelina's world is beautifully rendered in this version of the
famous Andersen fairy tale. Detailed watercolor illustrations
capture both the world of small animals and the feelings and
mannerisms of the diminuitive characters. The mole in his dark
velvety jacket looks as stodgy as any country squire, and the
swallow's feathers — as Thumbelina mounts his back — seem soft
as any linen. The text is rhythmic and full of feeling. A tale so
well loved deserves this kind of quality full-color presentation.
13*41 Andersen, Hans Christian (retold by Deborah Hautzig). Thum-
belina* Illustrated by Kaarina Kaila. Alfred A. Knopf/ Borzoi
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-679-90667-3. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Kaarina Kaila's Thumbelina is wispy soft and inhabits pages
reminiscent of a Victorian garden book, bordered with leaves
and blossoms. Thumbelina's kind soul makes her no match for
the threats of toads, the insults of insects, or the wishes of moles.
Rescued by a swallow whose life she once saved, the thumb-
sized woman-child is transported to a southern garden where
she becomes the Queen of Flowers. Throughout, flora and fauna
are gracefully rendered in delicate watercolors.
13.42 Andersen, Hans Christian (retold by James Riordan). Thumbe-
lina. Illustrated by Wayne Anderson. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991.
ISBN 0-399-21756-8. 32p. 4-8.
Hans Christian Andersen's tiny Thumbelina encounters many
adventures as she thwarts the efforts of the ugly toad and the
heartless mole to marry her. Not until the beautiful swallow,
whom she saved from freezing to death, returns does she find
happiness. Each tiny butterfly wing and droplet of water is
represented in portrayals remarkable for their color, texture, and
depth.
13.43 Andersen, Hans Christian (retold by Troy Howell). The Ugly
Duckling. Illustrated by Troy Howell. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990.
ISBN 0-339-22158-1. 38p. All ages.
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In his retelling of Andersen's classic tale, Troy Howell recounts
the scorn, pain, and ultimate fulfillment experienced by the ugly
little "duckling" who eventually develops into a graceful swan.
Although the abuse and isolation that the young swan suffers
may upset very young readers, the retelling is true to its happy
ending. Howell's lovely full-page illustrations offer bucolic
scenes in muted greens, rich browns, and deep oranges, often
washed with a delicate golden haze.
13.44 Arnold, Caroline. The Terrible Hodag. Illustrated by Lambert
Davis. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-284750-2.
29p. 4-8 (est).
In this American folktale, the boss man refuses to pay Ole Swen-
son and the other lumberjacks unless they cut lumber stands of
such size that the men must work day and night. Yet none of the
men dares work at night, for that is when the mythical giant
Hodag goes out into the forest, a beast that stands forty feet tall,
with glowing eyes, the feet of a bear, the tail of an alligator, and
the head of an ox. Ole Swenson must find a way to save his
friends' wages. In the process, he learns a subtle lesson about the
deception of appearances, and what "beasts" are really like.
Northern landscapes painted in a surreal style are coolly serene.
13.45 Arnold, Tedd. Ollie Forgot. Illustrated by Tedd Arnold. Dial
Books for Young Readers/Pied Piper Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-
0985-4. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
In this version of a noodlehead tale, Ollie's poor memory causes
him to forget his mother's market list. Instead, poor Ollie re-
members only the last words he hears. Along his route, Ollie's
responses to others (delivered in rhyming lines) are always in-
appropriate. So he is chased, taunted, and berated all the way to
market, where a fortuitous set of circumstances turns the last
words to his mother's original market list. Tedd Arnold's figures
are short, round peasants rendered in color pencils and water-
color washes.
13.46 Barton, Byron. The Three Bears. Illustrated by Byron Barton.
HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-020424-9. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
Broad strokes of acrylic paint in blazing, basic colors depict
two-dimensional bears and their nemesis, Goldilocks. The bold
and childlike repackaging of this classic story includes simple
illustrations and minimal text.
A. Anansi Finds a Fool: An Ashanti Tale by Vema Aardema; illustrated by Bryna
Waldman (see 13.30). B. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by
Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith (see 13.129). C. Pome & Peel: A Venetian Tate by Amy
Ehrlich; illustrated by Uszl6 G£l (see 13.72). D. Boots & the Glass Mountain by
Claire Martin; illustrated by Gennady Spirin (see 13.104).
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A. Princess Furball retold by Charlotte Huck; Illustrated by Anita Lobel (see 13.86).
B. Melisande by E. Nesbit; illustrated by P. J. Lynch (see 13.113). C. Vasilissa the
Beautiful: A Russian Folktale adapted by Elizabeth Winthrop; illustrated by Alexander
Koshkin (see 13.145). D. Caribbean Carnival: Songs of the West Indies by Irving
Burgie; illustrated by Fran6 Lessac (see 13.13).
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13.47 Brett, Jan, reteller. Beauty and the Beast Illustrated by Jan Brett.
Clarion Books. ISBN 0-89919-497-4. 28p. 6-12.
In her research for this retelling, Jan Brett found the 1910 version
by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch especially helpful. Against air-
brushed backgrounds and in her trademark frames, she retells
this classic fairy tale with rich prose and captivating illustrations
filled with color and romantic detail. For example, message-
woven tapestries on the castle walls reveal story events.
13.48 Brett, Jan, adapter. The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale. Illus-
trated by Jan Brett. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21920-
X. 28p. 4-8.
In this retelling of a Ukrainian folktale, Nicki goes out to play
and drops one of his new white mittens in the snow. One-by-
one, the forest animals find the forgotten mitten and snuggle
inside. The mitten stretches and stretches until a tiny mouse's
whiskers bring about a sneeze and a hilarious climax. Each
softly colored double-page illustration permits the reader to
view a snowy world through three wood-framed windows, bor-
dered with folk-art motifs.
13.49 Brooke, William J. A Telling of the Tales: Five Stories. Illus-
trated by Richard Egielski. Harper and Row, 1990. ISBN 0-06-
020689-6. 132p. 8-13.
This collection of five nontraditional retellings of traditional
tales presents versions of "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "Paul
Bunyan," "John Henry," and "Jack and the Beanstalk." In Wil-
liam Brooke's rendition, when Sleeping Beauty is awakened by
the prince's kiss, she demands some identification and scolds
him for his bold advances. Cinderella teaches a prince a few
things about dreams and love, and Paul Bunyan, the logger,
meets Johnny Appleseed, the environmentalist. The final tale is
a poignant tribute to the tellers of tales across generations.
13.50 Brooke, William J. Untold Tales. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-
020272-6. 165p. 10 and up.
Following his A Telling of the Tales, William Brooke once again
demonstrates his talent for sophisticated humor in these re-
tellings of "The Frog Prince/' "Snow White," "Beauty and the
Beast," and "Sleeping Beauty." The volume closes with a con-
temporary twist, entitled "A Tale Untold," in which Brooke clev-
erly writes himself — with the help of his word processor — into
a confusing and delightful mix of all the tales.
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13.51 Brothers Grimm (translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford). Hansel
and GreteL Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger. Scholastic /Blue Rib-
bon Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-44459-X. 32p. 5 and up (est.).
Imagine Hansel and Gretel with golden yellow hair, innocent in
peasant dress, and with brown tones of cottage and forest floor
ready to engulf them. Then you will see them as portrayed by
Austrian artist Lisbeth Zwerger, winner of the 1990 Hans Chris-
tian Andersen Award, in this melodic retelling of a best-loved
German tale of child abuse, retribution, and forgiveness.
13.52 Brothers Grimm (translated and adapted by Anthea Bell). Jack
in Luck. Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Picture Book Studio/Mi-
chael Neugebauer Books, 1992. ISBN 0-88708-249-1. 32p. 4-8
(est).
In a noodlehead story with a message, simple Jack leaves his
master after seven years of work and asks for his wages in gold.
Because the gold is too heavy to carry, Jack trades it for a horse.
Trades continue predictably as Jack exchanges the horse for a
cow, the cow for a pig, the pig for a sheep, the sheep for a goose,
and the goose for a whetstone. When the stone falls into a well,
Jack rejoices. Freed of burdens, he happily races home. Illustra-
tions offer a bird's-eye perspective on gnomish, rounded forms.
13.53 Brothers Grimm (retold by Alison Sage). Rumpelstiltskin. Illus-
trated by Gennady Spirin. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990.
ISBN 0-8037-0908-0. 32p. 6 and up (est.).
Gennady Spirin has produced magnificent scenes, festooned
castles, and glorious sixteenth-century costumes to accompany
the tale of the braggart miller, his hapless daughter, the greedy
king, and the strange little man who could spin straw into gold.
The characters are clearly drawn, the tale fast-paced. In discus-
sion, children may decide that the king and the miller deserved
a bit of Rumpelstiltskin's punishment for their cavalier and
threatening treatment of the future queen.
13.54 Bryan, Ashley, reteller. Turtle Knows Your Name. Illustrated by
Ashley Bryan. Atheneum/Jean Karl Books, 1989. ISBN 0-689-
31578-3. 32p. 3-7.
"Once there was a little boy and he had a very long name. His
name was UPSILIMANA TUMPALERADO." And, at first, his
name was very difficult for him to remember. But his patient
Granny taught him, and when he could say his name, he and
Granny danced the name dance by the sea within earshot of
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Turtle. Ashley Bryant's musical voice and hot colors retell this
West Indies story of the importance of names and of those who
remember them.
13.55 Burkert, Nancy Ekholm. Valentine and Orson* Illustrated by
Nancy Ekholm Burkert. Farrar, Straus and Giroux/ Floyd
Yearout Books, 1989. ISBN 0-374-38078-3. 44p. 10-12 (est.).
This ambitious and ornate medieval story from France is some-
what demanding in its plot complications but worth the effort to
read. Twin princes are separated at birth, one to lead a knight's
life, the other to be suckled by a bear. They meet years later as
enemies, become friends, and together seek to discover their
true identities. The story is told in verse as a folk play narrated
by a Muslim dwarf and is accompanied by magnificent color-
pencil drawings that present the actions as a village play. This
historical literature could inspire student drama. Notable 1989
Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies; Boston Globe-
Horn Book Award for Creative Excellence, 1990.
13.56 Butler, Stephen. Henny Penny. Illustrated by Stephen Butler.
Tambourine Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-09922-X. 32p. 3-6 (est.).
Stephen Butler adds a new twist to the ending of the tale of
Henny Penny and her pals: instead of being eaten by the fox,
Henny Penny wakes to find it was all a bad dream. However,
when an acorn hits the foolish chicken on the head as she wan-
ders outdoors after her nap, she nonetheless jumps to her famil-
iar conclusion. Big and bold illustrations in crayon-box colors
create a naive spirit for this traditional folktale.
13.57 Calmenson, Stephanie. The Principal's New Clothes. Illustrated
by Denise Brunkus. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN
0-59CM1822-X. 40p. 6-9.
Mr. Bundy, the principal of PS. 88, is the sharpest dresser in
town. So when two tricksters offer to make him a one-of-a-kind
suit that will be invisible to anyone who is "no good at his job
or just plain stupid/' Mr. Bundy readily accepts the offer. In this
modern-day version of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale,
all the members of the school community insist that the princi-
pal's new clothes are truly magnificent, until a kindergartner
finally speaks the truth.
13.58 Carey, Valerie Scho, adapter. Quail Song: A Pueblo Indian Tale.
Illustrated by Ivan Barnett. G. P. Putnam's Sons/Whitebird
Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21936-6. 32p. 4-8.
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It is Quail's distress and not her song that makes her cry, "Ki-
ruu, ki-ruu!" But Coyote is not satisfied with that explanation
and insists that Quail teach him her song, lime and again,
through comedic mishaps, Coyote drops the song and must
return to relearn it. Time and again, Quail insists that it is not a
song, until, at last, she is forced to trick the old trickster, Coyote.
Ivan Barnett's illustrations are collages of oxidized and painted
metal in colors of the Southwest
13.59 Cech, John. First Snow, Magic Snow. Illustrated by Sharon
McGinley-Nally. Four Winds Press, 1992. ISBN 0-02-717971-0.
32p. 6-9 (est.).
Inspired by the traditional Russian tale "The Snow Maiden,"
John Cech retells the story of a woodsman and his wife who
desperately want a child. From the first magic snow of the sea-
son, he shapes a snow child who comes alive in his arms. In the
spring, little Snowflake disappears, and her distraught parents
search for her. Against icy blue backgrounds, the illustrations
tell of a happy reunion, painted with liquid watercolors, inks,
and acrylics, full of folk patterns and stylized motifs.
13.60 Chorao, Kay The Child's Fairy Tale Book. Illustrated by Kay
Chorao. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44630-3.
64p. 4-8 (est.).
Five tales, three old favorites ("Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs," "Rapunzel," and "Cinderella") and two less well
known, are surrounded by Kay Chorao's delicate, glowing
paintings. "Muchie Lai" is an East Indian tale that combines
motifs of transformation and a wicked stepmother. "The Ants
That Pushed on the Sky" is a Pueblo tale of cooperation and
triumph over evil.
13.61 Cinderella, and Other Tales from Penault Illustrated by Mi-
chael Hague. Henry Holt, 1989. ISBN 0-8050-1004-1. 80p. All
ages (est).
Seven tales from Charles Perrault, ranging from the classic
"Sleeping Beauty" and "Cinderella" to the less-familiar "Riquet
with the Tuft," are accompanied by one or two full-page water-
color paintings and border motifs. Michael Hague describes his
technique as working from small sketches to larger drawings,
using models to create lifelike poses. Eventually, pencil outlines
are inked, shaded, and color washed. The writing style is embel-
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lished, the print is much tinier than might be expected, and Little
Red Riding Hood is not saved by the woodcutter.
13-62 Claverie, Jean, reteller. The Three Little Pigs, Illustrated by Jean
Claverie. North-South Books, 1989. ISBN 1-55858-004-2. 23p. 3-
10 (est).
As Jean Claverie's French folktale of three little pigs unfolds,
teachers and students alike will be struck by the similarities to
the American version. The whimsical pastel illustrations and
some smaller selected pencil drawings entice the reader to move
through this predictable storyline. Claverie concludes with the
pigs enlarging their brick home so that even their mother can
live with them.
13.63 Cole, Joanna. It's Too Noisy! Illustrated by Kate Duke. Thomas
Y. Crowell, 1989. ISBN 0-069-04737-1. 28p. 4-8.
Joanna Cole retells the traditional Jewish folktale which teaches
that troubles are relative. When a farmer consults the Wise Man
for a solution to the problem of his noisy, family-filled house, the
Wise Man repeatedly advises that more and more animals be
brought in until the cacophony is tremendous — clucking and
crowing, oinking and baaing, braying and mooing. When the
animals are finally removed, the relative quiet "was as quiet as
quiet can be." Large, colorful, cartoon-like illustrations accom-
pany the text.
13.64 Compton, Patricia A., reteller. The Terrible EEK: A Japanese
Tale. Illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka. Simon and Schuster Books
for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-671-73737-6. 26p. 6-10.
One stormy night a father tells his son about the things that he
fears — a thief, a wolf, and a leak in the roof. Hovering close by
the house, a thief and a wolf hear the father 's words and become
frightened by the unknown and terrible "leak." What follows is
a series of mishaps and misunderstandings in which a tiger, a
wolf, a monkey, and a thief frighten each other with a terrible
"EEK!" Dark-toned oil paintings illustrate this retelling of an old
Japanese tale filled with humor and misadventure.
13.65 Croll, Carolyn, adapter. The Little Snowgirl: An Old Russian
Tale. Illustrated by Carolyn CrolL G. P. Putnam's Sons/White-
bird Books, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21691-X. 28p. 4-8.
Carolyn Croll's moving adaptation of a Russian Christmas folk-
tale depicts the transforming power of love. Pavel, the wood
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cutter, and his wife, Caterina, want a child of their own. Watch-
ing children build snowmen gives Pavel the idea to shape a
daughter of snow Magically, the beautiful snowgirl comes to life
but can eat only ice and must live outdoors. Distressed to leave
their child outside on Christmas Eve, the couple carry her sleep-
ing form to the fireside where, while they sleep, Babouschka, the
old woman who grants children their dearest wishes, makes the
snowgirl a real child. Vivid colors and Russian folk-art details
rendered in the style of Tomie dePaola's rounded forms lend
authenticity. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
13.66 Croll, Carolyn, adapter. The Three Brothers: A German Folk-
tale. Illustrated by Carolyn Croll. G. P. Putnam's Sons/White-
bird books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22195-6. 28p. 4-8.
An old farmer has three sons — Gideon cares for the animals,
Simon plows the fields, and Amos, the youngest washes clothes
and makes candles. However, when the farmer decides to leave
his farm to the son who can "fill up the old bam before the day
is done," Amos uses the knowledge that he has gained from his
mundane tasks to cleverly outwit his older brothers. Carolyn
Croll was inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch wood paintings, cos-
tumes, and quilts in creating her distinctive folk-art illustrations
for this German folktale.
13.67 deChristopher, Marlowe. Greencoat and the Swanboy, Illus-
trated by Marlowe deChristopher. Philomel Books, 1991. ISBN
0-399-22165-4. 28p. 4 and up.
Leading a simple life, Baptiste the swanherd contentedly
watches his flocks and plays his reed pipe. But then an old man
dressed in a green coat steals the swans when Baptiste refuses to
give up the gold band he wears. In his efforts to reclaim his
swans, Baptiste discovers the meaning of the gold band and
fulfills his destiny as prince of the land. Full-page, romantic
nineteenth-century oil paintings illustrate this magical tale from
France.
13.68 Demi. The Magic Boat Illustrated by Demi. Henry Holt, 1990.
ISBN 0-8050-1141-2. 32p. 5 and up (est.).
When young Chang saves an old man from drowning, the boy
is rewarded with a magical boat that can change in size. A
terrible flood strikes, and Chang bravely uses the boat to save
his mother and his white cat, an ant, a queen bee, and a crane.
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But when the evil Ying witnesses the boat's magical powers, he
steals the boat from Chang and takes it to the corrupt Emperor.
With the help of his rescued friends, Chang sets out to retrieve
the boat. Demi's delicate, gold-highlighted illustrations depict
Oriental scenes.
13.69 dePaola, Tomie. Tony's Bread: An Italian Folktale. Illustrated
by Tomie dePaola. G. P. Putnam's Sons/Whitebird Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-399-21693-6. 28p. 4-6.
In this retelling of an Italian folktale, Tomie dePaola accounts for
how the sweet Italian bread in a flower-pot shape came to be
called panettone, or Tony's bread. Tony dreams of being the most
famous baker in Northern Italy, but has to be content making
simple bread. His daughter, Serafina, has everything she could
want except a husband, because Tony thinks that no suitor is
good enough for her. But when Angelo, a wealthy nobleman
from Milano, falls in love with Serafina, Angelo helps Tony
make panettone — and win Serafina. Notable 1989 Children's Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
13.70 Deuchar, Ian. The Prince and the Mermaid. Illustrated by Ian
Deuchar. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-0638-
3. 32p. 4-S.
A mermaid longs to talk with a handsome prince, but to do so
she must invoke an ancient spell to turn herself into a human.
When the prince falls in love with her, she asks him to promise
that he will not ask where she comes from or goes to at each full
moon. A jealous woman convinces the prince to break his prom-
ise, resulting in sadness to the whole kingdom. The dark blues,
cool browns, and deep purples depicting the mermaid, the
prince, and the jealous woman in the full-page oil paintings
evoke the somber mood of this medieval French folktale.
13.71 Ehlert, Lois (translated by Amy Prince). Moon Rope: A Peru-
vian Folktale/Un lazo a la luna: Una leyenda Peruana. Illus-
trated by Lois Ehlert. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN
0-15-255-343-6. 32p. 4-8.
In both English and Spanish text, Moon Rope tells of adventurous
Fox, who talks his timid friend, Mole, into climbing to the moon
together using a grass rope. With "all the creatures" watching,
Mole slips, falls, and is caught by a passing bird, which is so
embarrassing that he now comes out only at night. However,
Fox's triumphant face can still be seen in the sky on full-moon
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nights. Peruvian-influenced illustrations include Lois Ehlert's
characteristically bright colors, particularly the shiny silver
moon.
13.72 Ehrlich, Amy, reteller. Pome and Peel: A Venetian Tale, Illus-
trated by Laszl6 G41. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN
0-8037-0288-4. 32p. 4-8.
An enchanted apple causes both a wealthy woman and her maid
to give birth to sons. The two young men, Pome and Peel, are
raised as brothers, and both fall in love with the beautiful daugh-
ter of a wizard. When she leaves her father to marry Pome, the
wizard places three curses on her. Peel, in an act of brotherly
love, sacrifices himself to save her. Recognizing Peel's love and
loyalty, the daughter induces the wizard to break his destructive
spell. Watercolor paintings add a rich warmth to the story.
13.73 Eisen, Armand, editor. A Treasury of Children's Literature.
Houghton Mifflin/Ariel Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-53349-X. 304p.
All ages.
Within this compendium of thirty children's classics are tradi-
tional tales, fables from Aesop, selections from Mother Goose,
excerpts from such children's classics as Wind in the Willows and
Peter Pan, poems from Robert Louis Stevenson, American tall
tales, and Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. The treasury is
handsomely and generously illustrated with more than 225 oil
paintings from sixteen artists.
13.74 Geras, Adele. My Grandmother's Stories: A Collection of Jew-
ish Folk Tales. Illustrated by Jael Jordan. Alfred A. Knopf /Bor-
zoi Books, 1990. ISBN 0-679-90910-9. 96p. 8-12 (est.).
A sensual description of the rooms, closets, and cupboards of
Grandmother's house winds its way through this collection of
ten Jewish folktales. While chopping apples and nuts in the
fragrant kitchen, Grandmother tells the story of selfish Bavsi,
who would not share his wealth of food with his starving neigh-
bors. While watching her granddaughter try on high-heeled
shoes from the vast collection stacked neatly on the bedroom
shelves, Grandmother remembers the foolish Chief Sage of
mythical Chelm who wears golden shoes on his hands. The
stories are ideally suited for reading aloud or retelling. Notable
1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
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13.75 Gerson, Mary-Joan, reteller. Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nige-
rian Folktale. Illustrated by Carla Golembe. Little, Brown/Joy
Street Books, 1992. ISBN 0-316-30852-8. 32p. 4rS (est.).
Long ago, a low and deliciously edible sky supplied all food;
people had but to reach for a piece of it. But because of their
greed and waste, the sky threatened to move far away. The
lesson is clear: "Perhaps through your own labor you will learn
not to waste the gifts of nature." The vivid, stylized scenes of the
Nigerian folktale are rendered with monotypes, a technique us-
ing oil-based inks on plexiglass, which are then transferred to
paper by means of an etching press.
13.76 Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Peek-through-the-Window
Book. Illustrated by Penny Ives. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN
0-399-22121-2. 26p. 3-6.
To enliven this retelling, Penny Ives has spiced her cheery col-
ored pencil and washed illustrations with cutout windows lead-
ing from one page to the next. As the bears eat breakfast, only
the reader will spy Goldilocks through the window — effectively
threading the narrative. The cutouts work both ways: on the
next page, the same cutout window reveals porridge on the
stove inside the house.
13.77 Goode, Diane, compiler. Diane Goode's Book of Silly Stories
and Songs. Illustrated by Diane Goode. Dutton Children's
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-44967-1. 64p. All ages.
From all over the world come stories of foolishness, of sillies,
and of noodleheads. Diane Goode has illustrated a repre-
sentative collection of these tales and songs ranging from Ja-
maica to Iran. Readers familiar with "The Three Sillies" will
recognize the Italian version, "Sweet Giongio." Other familiar
favorites are an African Anansi tale and the Norwegian story of
the husband who minds the house. Each selection has its own
detailed borders, its own opening letter that winds about a story
character, and its own beguiling set of sillies.
13.78 Greaves, Margaret, reteller. Tattercoats. Illustrated by Margaret
Chamberlain. Clarkson N. Potter, 1990. ISBN 0-517-58026-8. 23p.
5-10.
Living with her morose grandfather, lovely arid kind Tattercoats
is forced to wear rags and beg for food. When the king an-
nounces that his son is to choose a bride, all the kingdom readies
for the festivities — all except Tattercoats. Out for a walk, Tatter-
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coats meets a handsome lord on his way to the palace. En-
chanted by Tattercoats, the "lord" makes her promise to join him
there at midnight. Children may enjoy comparing this English
tale of "Cinderella" with other versions. Fanciful cartoon-like
drawings dance across the pages.
13.79 Greene, Carol. The Old Ladies Who Liked Cats. Illustrated by
Loretta Krupinski. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-022105-4.
28p. 6-10 (est.).
When the mayor of a small island decrees that all cats must stay
in at night, life on the island is turned upside-down and a once
safe and tranquil lifestyle becomes anything but peaceful. But
the old ladies who liked cats know what to do. They let the
felines out, the mutual needs among creatures are once again
met, and life returns to normal. Full-page gouache and colored-
pencil illustrations enhance this humorous ecological folktale
inspired by Charles Darwin. Notable 1991 Children^ Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
13.80 Gregory, Valiska. Through the Mickle Woods. Illustrated by
Barry Moser. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-32779-4. 24p. 8 and
up.
In solitude, a lonely king mourns his wife's death, but to honor
her last wish he reluctantly follows a young guide, Michael, into
the deep woods to find the magic bear. The great bear tells the
travelers three stories — tales deep and mysterious, but full of
renewal. And in the morning the king leads young Michael
home, having found the courage and joy to go on living. Barry
Moser's frosty watercolor, ink, and gouache illustrations con-
tribute to a poignant story about surviving the loss of a loved
one.
13.81 Haley, Gail E., reteller. Puss in Boots. Illustrated by Gail E.
Haley. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. ISBN 0-525-44740-7. 32p.
4 and up (est.).
The youngest son of a miller is willed only a cat, but the cat is so
clever that it ensures its young master's fortune. Gail Haley used
her own cat as a model for Puss, and her energetic illustrations
are boldly outlined interpretations of the French court. Cos-
tumed Puss, in the most swashbuckling scenes, is clad in purple
cape, a green-plumed purple hat, and a golden sword. When the
action is at its peak, the paintings escape their frames.
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13.82 Haley, Gail E. Sea Tale. Illustrated by Gail E. Haley. E. P. Dutton,
1990. ISBN 0-525-44567-6. 32p. 5-S (est.).
Tom O'Shaunessy grew up by the sea, where his toy boats and
sand castles were the stuff of dreams. But adult life as a sailor is
even more magical than his childhood imagination allowed. A
story of love for a mermaid and the promise of a lock of her hair
to a mysterious old woman is brought to life by Caldecott-
medalist Gail Haley in her nautical linoleum-cut illustrations.
13.83 Harris, Joel Chandler (adapted by Van Dyke Parks). Jump On
Over! The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and His Family. Illus-
trated by Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN
0-15-241354-5. 48p. All ages.
Adapted for children, these Brer Rabbit tales from the American
South have lost none of their sauciness, humor, or African
American dialect. Many tales in this third volume, despite the
fame of creator Joel Chandler Harris, will be unfamiliar to the
general reader, which makes for some fine surprises. Watercolor
illustrations of the animal characters pursuing human activities
are painted to perfection. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in
the Field of Social Studies.
13.84 Haviland, Virginia, reteller. The Talking Pot: A Danish Folktale.
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Little, Brown/Joy Street Books,
1990. ISBN 0-316-35060-5. 30p. 4-8.
When a poor man sells his only cow for a three-legged pot, his
wife scolds him for his foolishness. But when the pot comes
alive, it skips to the rich man's house, returning with food and
riches and changing the poor family's fortunes forever. Detailed
with Danish style and tradition, full-page watercolors help tell
this humorous folktale about a mischievous talking pot. In the
classroom or at home, children can make Baked Danish Apple
Pudding by following the recipe included at the end of this
Danish folktale.
13.85 Hodges, Margaret, compiler and reteller. Hauntings: Ghosts
and Ghouls from around the World, Illustrated by David Wen-
zel. Little, Brown, 1991. ISBN 0-316-36796-6. 123p. 8-12.
In a collection of sixteen ghost stories from every continent, a
boy is recruited and flown by a stork to save a lost city, a corpse
searches in vain for the missing lid to its coffin, and the ghost of
Joe Magarac saves a steamer from colliding with a barge. Dra-
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matic full-page illustrations in black-and-white help to create a
mood of magic and foreboding.
13.86 Huck, Charlotte, reteller. Princess FurbalL Illustrated by Anita
Lobel. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-07838-9. 35p. 4-6
(est).
In this charming English variant of the "Cinderella" theme, ele-
gantly illustrated by Anita Lobel, a greedy king betrothes his
only daughter to an ogre for fifty wagons of silver. Clothed in a
coat of a thousand furs, the princess runs away and is found by
hunters, who name her Furball. She takes up the guise of a
servant to a cook by day but attends balls in her own finery at
night. The king is smitten by her, and Furball cleverly reveals her
identity without the help of a fairy godmother.
13.87 Hunter, C. W., reteller. The Green Gourd: A North Carolina
Folktale. Illustrated by Tony Griego. G. P. Putnam's
Sons/Whitebird Books, 1992. ISBN 0-399-22278-2. 32p. 4-8.
In North Carolina, the saying goes, "Never pull a green gourd
afore it's ripe, or it'll witch ye sure." But a saucy old woman
needs a drinking gourd for herself, and so she pays that saying
no mind at all. In the dialect of the hills of North Carolina, and
in cumulative pattern, the yarn unfolds as the gourd first
"fumps" the old woman and then her would-be rescuers. Only
the cleverness and courage of a small boy are a match for the
gourd's wily green nature.
13.88 Isadora, Rachel, adapter. The Princess and the Frog. Illustrated
by Rachel Isadora. Greenwillow Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-06374-
8. 29p. 4-7.
Rachel Isadora has given an almost Victorian cast to her illustra-
tions for this retelling of the German folktale "The Frog King and
Iron Heinrich" by the Brothers Grimm. The princess is garden-
party prim in puffed sleeves and straw hat, and the frog a gen-
tleman model of despair, then hope, as he seeks his transforma-
tion through acceptance by the princess. Inked silhouettes adorn
the text page, while the opposing page is an edge-to-edge, trans-
lucent watercolor.
13.89 Jacobs, Joseph, compiler and editor. Tattercoats. Illustrated by
Margot Tomes. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. ISBN 0-399-21584-0.
26p. 5-9.
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Using a palette of rich shades of brown, Margot Tomes interprets
this English Cinderella-like folktale of ragged Tattercoats, her
bitter grandfather, and her magical, gooseherd friend, against
medieval castles and village streets. Rejected by her grandfather,
growing up neglected and unloved, Tattercoats chances to meet
the king's son on her way to town. It is her friend, the gooseherd,
who assumes the role of fairy godmother in this retelling.
13.90 Johnston, Tony, adapter. The Badger and the Magic Fan: A
Japanese Folktale. Illustrated by Tomie dePaola. G .P Putnam's
Sons/Whitebird Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-21945-5. 28p. 4-8 (est.).
In this adaptation of a Japanese folktale, an impish badger steals
a magic fan from the tengu (goblin children) and makes a beau-
tiful girl's nose grow. Many try to shrink it, but only the badger
succeeds. Her grateful father prepares a wedding feast, but
when the badger overeats and falls asleep, the tengu appear and
make the badger's nose reach the sky The badger's fate is de-
picted in brilliantly colored, flowing line illustrations by Tomie
dePaola.
13.91 Johnston, Tony. The Cowboy and the Black-Eyed Pea. Illus-
trated by Warren Ludwig. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-
22330-4. 32p. 4-8.
In a Texas version of "The Princess and the Pea," beautiful Fare-
thee Well is advised by her dying father to give her hand in
marriage to only a real cowboy — instead of one who loves her
solely for her longhorn herd. Suitors come from hither and yon
to court her, so Farethee Well must devise a test for a real cow-
boy She puts a black-eyed pea beneath each suitor's saddle
blanket, since only a real cowboy would be sorely troubled by a
pea. Illustrations are the colors of the plains.
13.92 Karlin, Barbara, reteller. Cinderella. Illustrated by James Mar-
shall. Little, Brown, 1989. ISBN 0-316-54654-2. 32p. 5-8 (est.).
Although the text of this English folktale keeps a straight face,
James Marshall's illustrations are out of control. Cinderella,
barefooted, with lolling tongue, struggles under chores and
dust. Her father is a caricature of Marshall himself, but the
stepfamily spoofs painted, pinched, plumed, and bedecked
feminine pulchritude. When Cinderella is sent to fetch two liz-
ards, the poor girl carries them at arm's length, grimacing hys-
terically. Generous and forgiving, this Cinderella finds lords of
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the court for her stepsisters to wed, and moves the fairy god-
mother into the castle.
13*93 Kellogg, Steven, reteller. Jack and the Beanstalk. Illustrated by
Steven Kellogg. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN 0-688-10251-4.
48p. All ages.
From the first endpaper in which a hapless pirate crew is sunk
by a hoary ogre riding a hurricane, readers know how Jack's
nemesis comes by his treasures. Steven Kellogg's retelling of this
favorite English tale is salted with the language of Joseph Ja-
cobs's 1889 version, but the wit and energy are Kellogg's own.
Both ogre and wife are frightfully hilarious, and new discoveries
in the art are possible with each rereading.
13-94 Kimmel, Eric A. Bearhead: A Russian Folktale. Illustrated by
Charles Mikolaycak. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0902-3.
26p. 4-8 (est.).
Bearhead's doltish efforts seem sure to lead to disaster, but the
gentle foundling, with the body of a man and the head of a bear,
always manages to triumph. In this adaptation of a classic Rus-
sian folktale, Bearhead fearlessly tackles his job at the palace of
a wicked witch, Madame Hexaba, and naively manages to out-
wit her. The vivid watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations are
filled with character and gusto.
13.95 Kimmel, Eric A., reteller. Boots and His Brothers: A Norwegian
Tale. Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken Root. Holiday House,
1992. ISBN 0-8234-0886-8. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Eric Kimmel's version of Boots and His Brothers is a storyteller's
version in unadorned text that nevertheless evokes rich visual
images. Three brothers — "Peter, who was rough and rude/7
"Paul, who was rude and rough, " and Boots, who was neither —
set out to seek their fortunes. Only Boots is kind to a beggar
woman, and it is from her that his good fortune and magic stem.
The illustrations are darkly expressive, making for a good con-
trast with Claire Martin's golden Boots and the Glass Mountain.
13.96 Kimmel, Eric A., reteller. Nanny Goat and the Seven Little Kids.
Illustrated by Janet Stevens. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN 0-8234-
0789-6. 28p. 5-9.
A thoroughly modern version of the Brothers Grimm tale means
the seven little kids own skateboards, Walkmen, and tricycles,
and wear, valiantly, rompers, diapers, and jams. But Nanny Goat
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is as caring and cautioning as ever when she must leave her kids
home alone, and the eye-patched wolf (whose T-shirt reads "Big
and Bad") is every bit as devious as his predecessors. In charcoal
swirls of unkempt fur and energy, he bursts through the borders
of the fun-filled illustrations and nearly off the pages before he
gets his just desserts.
13.97 Kirstein, Lincoln, reteller. Puss in Boots. Illustrated by Alain
Vaes. Little, Brown, 1992. ISBN 0-316-89506-7. 32p. 3-7 (est.).
Lincoln Kirstein's retelling of this old French tale of loyal, clever
Puss and his lucky master is accompanied by paintings worthy
of the marquis' ancestral hall. Polished boots, gleaming marble,
lace-edged velvets, rich tapestries, and gold filigree in the Ver-
sailles-like settings contrast with the rustic scenes of country
peasant life. Puss, looking very much a cat despite his boots,
outwits an ogre, tricks a king, marries off his master, and ensures
golden boots for himself.
13.98 Krensky, Stephen. The Missing Mother Goose. Illustrated by
Chris Demarest. Doubleday, 1991. ISBN 0-385-26274-4. 48p. 5^8.
Stephen Krensky fleshes out the stories that lie behind the non-
sense in Mother Goose rhymes, providing background and fill-
ing the gaps. If the nonsensical has not been made totally sensi-
cal, it is at least made entertaining and fun. Included are
expanded versions of "Old King Cole," "Jack Be Nimble," "Lit-
tle Miss Muffet," and four others. Miss Muffet's tale seems the
most plausible of all: despising curds and whey she seizes the
opportunity provided by a passing spider, feigns fear, and
dumps her bowl. Colorful, cartoon drawings accompany the
retellings.
13.99 Langley, Jonathan, reteller. Rumpelstiltskin. Illustrated by
Jonathan Langley. HarperCollins, 1992. ISBN 0-06-020199-1. 32p.
4^8 (est).
Jonathan Langley gives his retelling of this popular tale a queen
named Ruby, a leprechaun-like Rumpelstiltskin, and a bit of
poetic justice. For readers who can never understand why the
miller's daughter could possibly marry a king who has threat-
ened to feed her to the Royal Crocodiles, there is a somewhat-
welcome twist when the king himself falls into the crocodile
pool. Illustrations are cheery and tongue-in-cheek, as is this
version of the text. Notice the female messenger who overhears
the name and saves the royal offspring.
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13.100 Lester, Julius. Further Tales of Uncle Remus: The Misadven-
tures of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, the Doodang, and
Other Creatures. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney Dial Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-8037-0611-1. 160p. All ages.
Julius Lester's retellings of thirty-three Uncle Remus classics
have humor, grit, and authenticity. The tales are told in an Afri-
can American dialect; the language is direct, rolling, and spiced
with modern allusions. Jerry Pinkney's illustrations for these
tales of predation and trickery are so well crafted and detailed
that the human behaviors of the animals ring true.
13.101 Lester, Julius. How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have? and
Other Tales. Illustrated by David Shannon. Scholastic Hard-
cover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-41973-0. 72p. 5-8.
Julius Lester offers readers a varied and unusual collection of
twelve folktales based on African and Jewish stories, explaining
such diverse occurrences as why dogs chase cats and why mon-
keys live in trees. Lester has crafted these retellings with care,
altering or combining stories to make them more effective for
American readers. David Shannon's richly colored paintings
match the tone of the stories, varying from reverent to humorous
to bizarre to melancholy The lush cover illustration recalls im-
ages of Kipling's Just So Stories. Author's notes explain the ori-
gins of the tales.
13.102 Ludwig, Warren, adapter. Old Noah's Elephants: An Israeli
Folktale. Illustrated by Warren Ludwig. G. P. Putnam's
Sons/Whitebird Books, 1991. ISBN 0-399-22256-1. 28p. 4-8.
In this adaptation of an Israeli folktale, Noah is frustrated when
he can't stop the elephants from guzzling the food supply Even-
tually, their combined weight tilts the ark. With God's help,
Noah finds an outrageous solution, setting all the animals in
action on one colorful page after another, until the mouse scares
the elephants in opposite directions. Clear, vivid pictures reject
the humor of the situation.
13.103 Marshall, James, reteller. Hansel and Gretel. Illustrated by
James Marshall. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-
8037-0828-9. 32p. 4-8.
James Marshall's retelling of this Brothers Grimm tale is a blend
of pathos and humor, of modernisms ("The horrid witch roasted
to a regular crisp") and classic fare ("Nibble, nibble, little
mousie . . "), of the fear of abandonment and the courage of
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circumstances. Avoiding the term wicked stepmother, Marshall
refers to the first villainess as simply the woodcutter's wife,
while the witch is a Viola Swamp look-alike, festooned in yards
of red. The dialogue begs to be read aloud.
13.104 Martin, Claire, reteller. Boots and the Glass Mountain. Illus-
trated by Gennady Spirin. Dial Books, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1111-5.
32p. 6-10 (est).
In a beautifully designed edition, gold-toned medieval tapes-
tries hang suspended from wooden frames, retelling a Norwe-
gian tale of knights, kings, and fair maidens. Brave Boots,
youngest of a farmer's three sons, is able, with the aid of a gift
from his dying mother, to protect his father's crops from troll
magic and to tame three noble crop-munching steeds. The
steeds, in turn, help Boots to climb the perilous glass mountain
and claim the hand of the princess.
13.105 Meyer, Marianna. The Prince and the Princess: A Bohemian
Fairy Tale. Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers. Bantam Skylark
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-553-05843-6. 64p. 8-12 (est.).
A brave prince knows his heart belongs to the princess in his
dreams. But alas! She and her castle are the victims of a cruel
sorcerer who has turned them all to stone. Setting out to rescue
the princess, the prince meets a trio of super-hero misfits — Tall,
Large, and Sure-eyes. With their allegiance and their particular
gifts, the prince foils the sorcerer and rescues the princess, thus
demonstrating the advantage of the "misfits'" different abilities.
Castle, dragon, and villain are fairy-tale true in vibrant paint-
ings.
13.106 Mayer, Marianna, reteller. Twelve Dancing Princesses. Illus-
trated by K. Y. Craft. Morrow Junior Books, 1989. ISBN 0-688-
02026-7. 38p. 8-12 (est).
In this classic Brothers Grimm tale, the satin dancing slippers of
twelve enchanted princesses mysteriously wear out each night
as the princesses "sleep." Suitor after suitor attempts to solve the
mystery and thereby claim the hand of a princess, but each
vanishes in the night. The simple gardener, Peter, gains the gift
of invisibility with the aid of a fairy-godmother character, and
that gift, along with true love, breaks the spell. Elegantly deco-
rated borders, illuminations, and radiant period paintings lend
formality to the book's design. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books
in the Field of Social Studies.
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13-107 McAllister, Angela. The Enchanted Flute. Illustrated by Mar-
garet Chamberlain. Delacorte Press, 1991. ISBN 0-385-30327-0.
26p. 4-8 (est.).
Queen Pernickety is even fussier than her name. She has to have
the best of everything and wants no competitors. When the
goldsmith makes a flute with magical powers as a gift for the
princess, the queen learns her lessons the hard way. Busy, bright,
and boisterous illustrations dazzle the eye and add flourish to a
humorous tale.
13.108 McDermott, Gerald. Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from
West Africa. Illustrated by Gerald McDermott. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-299967-1. 32p. 4-8.
Through the oral traditions of West African folklore come the
tales of tricksters who triumph over larger powers through wit
and guile. Graphic artist Gerald McDermott renders one of these
tricksters, Zomo the Rabbit in an African dashiki, bouncing
across brilliant pages filled with fiery sun colors and geometric
images and performing tasks of courage given by the Sky God
in exchange for the wisdom that Zomo seeks. Children may
enjoy comparing Zomo with Brer Rabbit or Anansi tales.
13.109 Miller, Moira. The Moon Dragon. Illustrated by Ian Deuchar.
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-8037-0566-2. 28p.
4-8.
Ling Po is so boastful that he makes fun of others' efforts to fly
kites, claiming that he can build a kite that can fly to the moon.
When his latest boast spreads through the village and to the
emperor, he is forced to fulfill his promise. Full-page, evocative
paintings express the feelings of Ling Po and the villagers as the
story develops in an unexpected way
13.110 Montresor, Beni. The Witches of Venice. Illustrated by Beni
Montresor. Doubleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-26-355-4. 32p. 3-8.
A magical plant turns into a small boy after the sun warms it.
However, kept alone in a garden and ostracized by the king, the
flower-plant boy is lonely. When he hears that the Witches of
Venice have imprisoned a flower-plant girl, he escapes from the
locked kitchen garden, hidden in a magic pigeon. Flat, scratchy
watercolor and ink drawings depict the flower-plant boy's en-
counters with dragons, ogres, and finally a ballroom full of
witches to find and rescue his new friend.
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13.111 Morgan, Pierr. The Turnip: An Old Russian Folktale. Illustrated
by Pierr Morgan. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22229-4. 29p.
4-8.
A large purple turnip is ready to be harvested, but Farmer De-
doushka finds that he can't pull it out of the ground. One by one,
other members of the family come to help until, finally, a tiny
field mouse provides the extra "muscle" that extricates the giant
turnip. In this retelling, the cast of characters reflects the tradi-
tions of Old Russia in both name and dress. Full-page resist
illustrations, created with gouache and India ink, bring this
traditional folktale to life once again.
13.112 Morris, Ann, reteller. The Cinderella Rebus Book. Illustrated by
Ljiljana Rylands. Orchard Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08361-6. 32p.
4-8.
The enjoyment of this version of "Cinderella" lies less with the
familiarity of the French folktale and more with Ljiljana Ry~
lands's tiny, precise, and whimsical rebus drawings. Children
may want to try their hand at creating their own "rebus words"
for other folktales. This edition, billed for beginners, could be an
interesting variation for the classroom teacher who collects ver-
sions of this tale.
13.113 Nesbit, E. Melisande. Illustrated by P. J. Lynch. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, 1989. ISBN 0-15-253164-5. 41p. 6-10 (est).
Cursed at her christening by an evil fairy, Melisande grows up
beautiful but bald. When granted one wish, she asks for golden
hair that grows an inch a day. The princess is then plagued with
problems of a wish fulfilled, but these are resolved through the
determination of a dashing prince. The complex plot of this
hundred-year-old fairy tale is complemented by expressive de-
pictions of Melisande and her uncontrollable hair.
13.114 Ormerod, Jan, and David Lloyd, retellers. The Frog Prince. Illus-
trated by Jan Ormerod. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-688-09569-0. 32p. 5-8.
In this enchanting Brothers Grimm tale, a princess, held to her
promise, helps to transform a frog into a handsome prince. Jan
Ormerod frames text and art into pleasing pages with under-
stated colors and flowing lines, giving life, and even humor, to
the court in this classic happily-ever-after fairy tale.
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13*115 Page, P. K., reteller. The Traveling Musicians of Bremen. Illus-
trated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Little, Brown/Joy Street
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-316-68836-3. 32p. 3-10 (est.).
Obsolescence is still a theme, but P. K. Page sets this retelling of
the Brothers Grimm tale in the present, where, quite naturally,
it's a new red truck that makes a donkey no longer needed.
Runaway Donkey meets a "down in the mouth" dog, a ragtag
cat, and a rooster in danger of the chopping block. Together, they
discover robbers in the woods. But these robbers are also mod-
ern-day characters — males and females, some a bit punk. Chil-
dren may enjoy comparing the dialogue in this version with
other retellings.
13.116 Perrault, Charles. Puss in Boots. Illustrated by Fred Marcellino.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990. ISBN 0-374-36158-4. 32p. 6 and
up (est.).
The intrepid Puss, who makes his poverty-stricken master
wealthy through his own cunning, is content to play a support-
ing role in Fred Marcellino's period paintings. In scenes of hazy
summer days, of rounded peasants and cobblestone streets, and
of vain royals and courtly scenes, Marcellino interprets the cat
as cat-sized, yet his crafty plans are delivered with humor, spirit,
and innovative perspectives. Spread the dust jacket out for a
dashing Puss a la musketeer in plumed red hat and frill. ALA
Notable Children's Book, 1991; Caldecott Honor Book, 1991.
13.117 Rappaport, Doreen, reteller. The Journey of Meng: A Chinese
Legend. Illustrated by Yang Ming-Yi. Dial Books for Young
Readers, 1991. ISBN 0-8037-0896-3. 30p. 4-10 (est).
When the emperor presses Meng's scholar-husband into service
building the Great Wall, Meng travels into the bitter North to
help him. Magic aids her in her travels, but she finds her hus-
band already dead. Her attempt to bury him awakens the wrath
of the emperor, whose hatred and lust she ultimately defeats.
This tale of a woman's strength and the power of freedom over
tyrannical might presents scenes of traditional China depicted
with ink-line detail and watercolor-wash backgrounds. Notable
1991 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
13.118 Rayevsky, Inna, reteller. The Talking Tree: An Old Italian Tale.
Illustrated by Robert Rayevsky. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990. ISBN
0-399-21631-6. 30p. 4-8.
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Long ago, a king who collects rare and beautiful things is told of
an amazing Talking Tree. He resolves to add it to his collection,
only to discover that the tree is actually a beautiful princess
under the spell of a wicked witch. To save the princess, the king
must confront an ogre, battle the witch, and break the magic
spell. Period illustrations add bold color and humor to this
Italian folktale.
13.119 Rounds, Glen. Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Illus-
trated by Glen Rounds. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0923-
6. 32p. 3-8 (est.).
Created with thick, scratchy pen outlines, scribbly crayon bod-
ies, and the tiniest of legs, the little pigs meet the scrawny big
bad wolf in Glen Rounds's version with some variants: First,
these pigs don't buy their building materials; they adapt ram-
shackle heaps. Even the brick house is an abandoned structure
to be claimed. Second, there are definitely piggies for lunch, and
a wolf for dinner. Bold text varies in size so the reader will know
just how loudly to interpret the action.
13.120 Sanfield, Steve. The Adventures of High John the Conqueror.
Illustrated by John Ward. Orchard Books/Richard Jackson
Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08407-8. 107p. 8 and up.
Steve Sanfield compares High John, a nineteenth-century trick-
ster hero of African Americans, to Brer Rabbit, who could outfox
Brer Fox, a symbol of witless power. In these sixteen retellings
of High John legends, John's triumphs prove consistently funny
and audacious. From predicting the future to proving that his
master's walking stick has three "ends/' John's stories reflect an
inextinguishable human spirit. Black-and-white drawings ac-
company the tales.
13.121 San Souci, Robert D. The Boy and the Ghost. Illustrated by J.
Brian Pinkney. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1989. ISBN 0-671-67176-6. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Thomas is one of seven children born to a hard-working but
poor African American family. To contribute to the family in-
come, Thomas goes out into the world and shows kindness to a
stranger who leads him to a house with a hidden treasure and a
frightening ghost. Courageous and kind, Thomas succeeds in
making friends with the ghost and returning to his family with
the treasure. Double-page watercolored pencil drawings bring
alive this provocative folktale.
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13-122 San Souci, Robert D., reteller. The Samurai's Daughter: A Japa-
nese Legend. Illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson. Dial Books for
Young Readers, 1992. ISBN 0-8037-1136-0. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Robert San Souci retells a medieval Japanese folktale of a samu-
rai's beautiful and courageous daughter, Tokoyo, who was
trained in the ways of a samurai warrior herself. Pastel paintings
give a quiet radiance as the young noblewoman also learns the
trade of the amas, the women divers who harvest shellfish. When
her loyal father is banished by the ruler whom he served, Tok-
oyo sets out to rescue him, battling a sea serpent and eventually
reversing the curse on the ruler through her courage, discipline,
and skills.
13.123 San Souci, Robert D., reteller. The Six Swans, Illustrated by
Daniel San Souci. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1988. ISBN 0-671-65848-4. 32p. 4-8.
Bewitched by a sorceress, six brothers are turned into swans in
this retelling of a German folktale. Their only chance for rescue
lies with their sister, who must neither talk nor laugh for six
years. In addition, she must sew a shirt of rare dew-flowers for
each brother. Ultimately evil is vanquished, and the brothers
happily revert to their human form. Colors in Daniel San Souci's
full-page, watercolor illustrations are especially striking: deep
cobalt blues, bright kelly greens, vibrant golds, and rich russets
provide a visual feast for all ages.
13.124 San Souci, Robert D., reteller. The Tsar's Promise: A Russian
Tale. Illustrated by Lauren Mills. Philomel Books, 1992. ISBN
0-399-21581-6. 32p. 4 and up.
Long ago, a tsar, captured by a demon, barters for his freedom
by promising that which awaits him at home. Sadly, while the
tsar is away, the tsaritsa gives birth to a son. When the demon
finally claims his prize, young Ivan relies on the magic of a
beautiful, enchanted maiden to perform tasks to ensure his es-
cape from the demon. An unusual combination of magic, cun-
ning, and religion combine for a happy ending. Lauren Mills's
watercolors are handsome, bordered scenes and portraits for
this retelling of a Russian folktale from Andrew Lang's Green
Fairy Book.
13.125 San Souci, Robert D., reteller. The White Cat: An Old French
Fairy Tale. Illustrated by Gennady Spirin. Orchard Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-531-08409-4. 32p. 4-S.
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On a journey to fulfill his father's requests, a young prince meets
the beautiful White Cat, whose magical powers aid the prince in
his quest. When the White Cat is threatened by an evil dwarf-
wizard, the prince uses his courage and love to destroy the beast,
an act which later changes the White Cat into a lovely woman.
Finely detailed medieval-style paintings by Gennady Spirin dis-
tinguish Robert San Souci's version of this old French tale.
13.126 Scheffler, Ursel (translated by Amy Gelman). The Giant Apple.
Illustrated by Silke Brix-Henker. Carolrhoda Books, 1990. ISBN
0-87614-413-X. 26p. 6^10 (est.).
The farmers of Beet Valley always win the grand prize for vege-
tables at the Harvest Festival. But the mayor of the neighboring
town of Appleville has a plan: Appleville citizens will work
together to grow the biggest apple of all time, no matter what
the sacrifices. However, their award-winning efforts lead to ne-
glected crops and a lack of food, and Appleville learns an impor-
tant lesson about single-mindedness. Full-page watercolor
paintings illustrate this cautionary tale from Germany Children
may note and want to talk about the environmental issues that
are raised.
13.127 Schwartz, Alvin, compiler and reteller. Scary Stories 3: More
Tales to Chill Your Bones. Illustrated by Stephen Gammell.
HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-021795-2. 115p. 9 and up.
In the tradition of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and More Scary
Stories to Tell in the Dark, this third volume recounts tales of
mystery and unexplained events collected from folklore. The
stories are reminiscent of those that kids have always told
around campfires or at slumber parties about moving objects,
the reappearance of the dead, or witch's spells. Stephen Gam-
mell's drawings are appropriately eerie. The "Notes and
Sources" section gives the background of each of the over eighty
stories as well as suggestions for further reading.
13.128 Schwartz, Howard, and Barbara Rush, compilers and retellers.
The Diamond Tree: Jewish Tales from around the World. Illus-
trated by Uri Shulevitz. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-025243-
X. I20p. 8 and up (est).
The richness of Jewish storytelling shines through a collection of
fifteen stories in this brightly illustrated volume. Each story is
told in plain language at a brisk pace, its origins are identified,
and it is further glossed in a "Sources and Commentary'' section
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at the end of the book. The collection's title comes from a Moroc-
can tale in which gentle Nissim discovers that what looks to be
a tree full of diamonds is actually a tree of enchanted children
who can be rescued by foiling their enchantress.
13*129 Scieszka, Jon. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid
Tales. Illustrated by Lane Smith. Viking Penguin, 1992. ISBN
0-670-84487-X. 32p. All ages.
Jon Scieszka explodes the format of the traditional picture book
in these tales. Reviewers have used terms like zany and madcap
in reference to this collection of revisionist fairy tales with titles
like "The Really Ugly Duckling" and "The Princess and the
Bowling Ball." Narrator Jack (of beanstalk fame) and an obnox-
ious Little Red Hen even bring the book's format features to a
conscious level, with typeface, endpapers, and page layouts
maximized in this riotous retelling. Caldecott Honor Book, 1993.
13.130 Stanley, Diane. Fortune. Illustrated by Diane Stanley. Morrow
Junior Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-07211-9. 32p. 6 and up.
Omar, a poor Persian boy, seeks riches in order to marry Sunny,
the clever girl from a neighboring farm. In a folk narrative illus-
trated with Persian miniatures, Omar's quest leads him to a
dancing tiger, which he names Fortune. When the tiger's talents
make Omar rich, he sets his sights on a grander bride — a prin-
cess. Through a magical twist of events, Omar not only finds a
princess but serves as the unwitting instrument of her reunion
with her true prince. The wiser Omar returns to his faithful
Sunny.
13.131 Stevens, Janet, reteller. The Bremen Town Musicians. Illustrated
by Janet Stevens. Holiday House, 1992. ISBN 0-8234-0939-2. 32p.
4-8 (est).
Although there is undoubtedly competition for the scuzziest,
scraggliest animals in the various versions of the Brothers
Grimm tale about the Bremen Town band, Janet Stevens's entry
is certainly a contender. Her cat is reminiscent of Berkeley
Breathed's Bill the Cat, her donkey is a gangly mass of matted
hair and missing teeth, her dog is a woeful skin-and-bones
hound, and her flat-combed chicken is molting. But together,
and in a ferocious hullabaloo, they successfully drive off an
equally bedraggled gang of robbers.
13.132 Stewig, John Warren, reteller. Stone Soup. Illustrated by Margot
Tomes. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0863-9. 32p. 4-8.
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A specialist in period drawings, Margaret Tomes offers plenty to
dwell on in John Warren Stewig's version of this French tale of
resourcefulness. Readers more familiar with soldiers in the lead
roles may be surprised to find a girl, Grethel, as the protagonist.
Famished and unable to procure even a heel of bread from
excuse-laden villagers, Grethel finds a smooth stone and hatches
the soup-from-a-stone plot. Villagers contribute cabbages, pota-
toes, carrots, and even a shank of beef for the best stone soup
ever.
13.133 Tadjo, Veronique, reteller. Lord of the Dance: An African Re-
telling. Illustrated by Veronique Tadjo. J. B. Lippincott, 1989.
ISBN 0-397-32352-2. 26p. 5-9.
The Senufo people are farmers who live in the Ivory Coast of
West Africa and who believe in invisible spirits hidden in nature.
During ceremonies the spirits are represented by sacred wooden
masks. The "Lord of the Dance" is a mask's song, which conveys
the beliefs that guide Senufo tradition and modern life. It is
based on an English hymn and features the regular beat of
African drums: "Tom-tom-tom-tom-tom." Senufo art has been
replicated in style, but not in medium, with bright colors replac-
ing brown vegetable ink. An endnote explains the role of masks
in Senufo culture. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field
of Social Studies.
13.134 Tejima. Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale from Japan. Illustrated by
Tejima. Philomel Books, 1990. ISBN 0-399-22156-5. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
Woodcuts shaded with the tones of Hokkaido, the northernmost
island of Japan and home of the Ainu people, provide the setting
for this ancient Ainu tale of an aging rabbit who journeys from
his home to see the world a final time before recognizing fully
that his eyes are bad enough to play tricks on him and that he
should stay near home. "Ho-limlim" is the light running sound
of the rabbit, bounding as he did in his youth, across the fields
toward the sea.
13.135 Thomson, Peggy, reteller. The Brave Little Tailor. Illustrated by
James Warhola. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers,
1992. ISBN 0-671-73736-8. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
In a busy medieval village, a little tailor swats some flies buzzing
about his jam pot, killing seven of them in one blow. Proud of
his strength, he embroiders seven at one blow on a cloth, which he
then stitches into a vest, announcing his accomplishment to the
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whole world. Advertising, of course, pays. With a bit of bravado,
some trickery, and a lot of braggadocio, the plain little tailor in
this German folktale conquers a giant, marries a princess, and
improves his lot.
13*136 Torre, Betty L., reteller. The Luminous Pearl: A Chinese Folk-
tale. Illustrated by Carol Inouye. Orchard Books, 1990. ISBN
0-531-08490-6. 32p. 4^8.
Although the Dragon King offers likely suitors for his daughter,
because she wants a mate who is honest and brave, she therefore
finds reasons to reject each suitor So a clever test of honesty and
bravery is devised by the king's counselors. Through the use of
realistic detail, Carol Inouye's illustrations paint a vivid portrait
of the undersea world that two brothers experience in their
quest to prove their honesty and bravery by finding the lumi-
nous pearl in this Chinese folktale.
13.137 Va, Leong (translated by James Anderson). A Letter to the King.
Illustrated by Leong VS. HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-020070-
7. 32p. 5-8.
When a Chinese physician is sentenced to jail because of the
death of an influential patient, he bemoans his bad fortune of
having only daughters and no sons to rescue him. Desperate,
youngest daughter Ti Ying writes and delivers a letter to the
king. Moved by the letter's poignancy, the king releases her
father, who gratefully acknowledges the value of daughters. In
this two-hundred-year-old true story, childlike Chinese murals
are banded with Chinese characters that also tell the tale.
13.138 Voake, Charlotte, compiler. The Three Little Pigs, and Other
Favourite Nursery Stories. Illustrated by Charlotte Voake. Can-
dlewick Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-118-1. 92p. 3-7 (est.).
Ten fairy tales, ranging from the familiar ("Red Riding Hood/
"The Three Bears") to the not-so-familiar ("Lazy Jack," "Mr.
Vinegar"), have been brought together in an anthology specially
designed for young children. The simple text, printed in bold
type, is supplemented with lively watercolor and ink illustra-
tions.
13.139 Volkmer, Jane Anne, reteller (translated by Lori Ann
Schatschneider). Song of the Chirimia: A Guatemalan Folk-
tale/La Musica de la Chirimia: Folklore Guatemalteco. Illus-
trated by Jane Anne Volkmer. Carolrhoda Books, 1990. ISBN
0-87614-423-7. 37p. 4-9.
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Only one suitor, Black Feather, catches the eye of the Princess
Moonlight, daughter of King Clear Sky But to wed the princess,
Black Feather must learn to sing like the birds. Aided by the
Great Spirit, Black Feather finds an instrument — the chirimia —
that joins the harmony of voice and song to produce the music
that wins his beloved. Illustrated with folk-art drawings of char-
acters modeled after ancient Mayan stone carvings, this Guate-
malan folktale, told in both English and Spanish, explains the
origin of the chirimia.
13.140 Wahl, Jan. Little Eight John. Illustrated by Wil Clay. Lodestar
Books, 1992. ISBN 0-525-67367-9. 32p. 5-8.
Little Eight John was a boy as mean as mean there was. Why,
whatever his mama told him, he did just the opposite: "Don't
kick at the toad frogs/7 his mother told him, "or you'll bring bad
luck on us." But Little Eight John did just that. In a tale packed
full of North Carolina folk superstitions, this African American
boy changes hisv ways when "Old Raw Head Bloody Bones"
shows up in his dreams. Wil Clay's acrylics offer a lush country-
side and warm family relationships.
13.141 Wells, Rosemary. The Little Lame Prince. Illustrated by Rose-
mary Wells. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1990. ISBN 0-8037-
0789-4. 32p. 4-8.
Rosemary Wells creates an interesting array of memorable char-
acters in her adaptation of a classic tale by Dinah Maria Mulock
Craik about the courageous young prince who must rescue his
kingdom from the clutches of his evil uncle. With the help of a
magical cape from his tiny fairy godmother, the little lame
prince becomes a king. Wells tells her story by use of unique
animal characters, such as a pig for Prince Francisco, that hu-
morously embody the qualities of good and evil. Spanish names
and phrases, along with watercolor paintings, add to this time-
less tale.
13.142 Wilde, Oscar. The Happy Prince. Illustrated by Ed Young. Si-
mon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1989. ISBN 0-671-
67754-3. 32p. 6-8.
High atop a pedestal rests a gilded statue of a prince. Once
complacent about pleasures in his life, the prince now views for
the first time the suffering of the people whom he ruled. Moved
by what he sees, he persuades a migrating swallow to serve as
his messenger and to deliver his golden, jeweled exterior to the
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needy. The multiperspective paintings of Caldecott-winner Ed
Young give sweeping overviews and intimate closeups. Texture,
light, and shades work together to give impressions of sun-
kissed days and chilling cold.
13.143 Willard, Nancy, reteller. Beauty and the Beast Illustrated by
Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. ISBN 0-15-
206052-9. 80p. All ages.
Against satiny, cream-colored paper, Barry Moser 's dark wood-
cuts give a Gothic flavor to this favorite French tale, even though
Nancy Willard's version is set in nineteenth-century New York
City and the Hudson River Valley. When Beauty's father is saved
by an enchanted Beast, it is Beauty, whose values and resource-
fulness are so different from those of her haughty sisters, who
offers her own life in repayment. Willard's well-researched story
is fresh, beautifully descriptive, and complete with well-devel-
oped characters.
13.144 Windham, Sophie. Read Me a Story: A Child's Book of Favorite
Tales. Illustrated by Sophie Windham. Scholastic Hardcover
Books, 1991. ISBN 0-590-44950-8. 96p. 3-8.
This collection of well-known tales, with its large print, simple
wording, and warm, full-colored illustrations, is appropriate for
lap-time reading. Fifteen stories are included, none of them
longer than five or ten minutes in the reading, and most are
well-loved tales (such as "The Gingerbread Boy," "Little Red
Riding Hood," and "The Ugly Duckling"). From full-page to
small cameos, Sophie Windham's illustrations are like folk-art
tapestries.
13.145 Winthrop, Elizabeth, adapter. Vasilissa the Beautiful: A Rus-
sian Folktale. Illustrated by Alexander Koshkin. HarperCollins,
1991. ISBN 0-06-021663-8. 38p. 6-11 (est).
A best-loved tale of Russia that combines motifs from "Cinder-
ella" and "Hansel and Gretel" is represented with a cross-cul-
tural blend of talents. Elizabeth Winthrop, an American writer,
and Alexander Koshkin, a contemporary Russian artist, collabo-
rated to retell the story of the beautiful heroine, her wicked
stepmother, two jealous stepsisters, and the magical talisman
doll that guides and protects her from the witch, Baba Yaga.
Seventeenth-century costumes and settings are richly depicted
in double-page paintings that alternate with text.
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13.146 Wise, William, reteller. The Black Falcon: A Tale from the De-
cameron. Illustrated by Gillian Barlow. Philomel Books, 1990.
ISBN 0-399-21676-6. 32p. 5 and up.
The Black Falcon is adapted from a fourteenth-century tale from
the Decameron, written by Giovanni Boccaccio, the "first great
writer of prose in a modern language." It tells of Federigo, the
poor but honorable knight who values his only possession, a
black peregrine falcon, above all else. When he sacrifices that
falcon for love of the beautiful Lady Elena, the knight's decision
should prompt good discussion even 650 years later. Gillian
Barlow's watercolors are glowing expressions of medieval life.
Hillside Italian villas and the accoutrements of plain and sump-
tuous living are perfect accompaniment to the story.
13.147 Wisniewski, David. Elfwyn's Saga. Illustrated by David Wis-
niewski. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1990. ISBN 0-688-
09590-9. 32p. 6-9 (est.).
Being cursed by Gorm the Grim means that Anlaf Haraldsson's
daughter is born blind and that her family receives a menacing
gift. Readers will be charmed not only by a blind daughter who
has vision, but by the dramatic, intricate, multilayered cut-paper
illustrations. A concluding author's note explains Viking-era ref-
erences in this good-versus-evil tale based on Icelandic history
and legend. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social
Studies.
13.148 Wolkstein, Diane, reteller. Oom Razoom; or, Go I Know Not
Where, Bring Back I Know Not What: A Russian Tale. Illus-
trated by Dennis McDermott. Morrow Junior Books, 1991. ISBN
0-688-09417-1. 32p. 4r-8 (est).
In the voice of the storyteller, Diane Wolkstein tells of the ami-
able Russian archer, Alexis, whose beautiful, wise, and magical
wife, Olga, was the envy of the wicked king. Banished by the
king to "Go I Know Not Where" and to "Bring Back I Know Not
What," Alexis carefully follows Olga's instructions. In tradi-
tional storytelling form, the narrator directly addresses the
reader: "Was his journey long? Was it short?" Fur hats, rich
fabrics, and onion domes give the art a blend of Russian fancy
and authenticity to this Russian folktale.
13.149 Yeats, W. B. (compiled by Neil Philip). Fairy Tales of Ireland.
Illustrated by P. J. Lynch. Delacorte Press, 1990. ISBN 0-385-
30249-5. 154p. 10-12 (est).
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Neil Philip's selection of stories from Yeats's two-volume collec-
tion of authentic Irish tales offers a broad spectrum of magical
beings, foolish mistakes, and fearsome trials. Both silhouettes
and pen-and-ink illustrations set the old-fashioned, hearty Irish
mood. Yeats's ear for poetry and dialect was superb, s6 the
read-aloud sound is lilting. But it is the fairy lore and the ele-
mental power of the stories themselves that will capture chil-
dren most completely.
13.150 Yep, Laurence. The Rainbow People. Illustrated by David Wies-
ner. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-026761-7. 194p. 10 and up
(est).
Originally passed down from generation to generation by word
of mouth, these twenty Chinese folktales artfully reveal the wis-
dom of the ages on such topics as fools, love, tricksters, virtues,
and vices. For the nineteenth-century Chinese immigrants who
settled in America, the familiar stories of magic lands, mountain
spirits, and canny dragons offered both solace and entertain-
ment. Discriminating readers will reap similar benefits from
these imaginative tales of ancient China. Boston Globe-Horn Book
Honor Book, 1989; Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
13.151 Yep, Laurence. Tongues of Jade. Illustrated by David Wiesner.
HarperCollins, 1991. ISBN 0-06-022.471-1. 194p. 10 and up (est).
In presenting seventeen traditional Chinese folktales brought to
America by Chinese immigrants and collected by Chinese schol-
ars, Laurence Yep explains that "every storyteller speaks with a
tongue of jade, preserving an entire time period/' These intro-
spective tales lend insight to Chinese tradition and culture: the
stories of magic and family ties always contain a lesson about
respect, courage, patience, or some other virtuous quality Black-
and-white watercolor illustrations preview each narrative.
13.152 Young, Ed, translator. Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story
from China. Illustrated by Ed Young. Philomel Books, 1989.
ISBN 0-399-21619-7. 32p. 5-9.
It's hard to imagine a better example of the power of language
and illustrations in combination. This award-winning picture
book belongs in every library. The Chinese version of the "Red
Riding Hood" story is powerful in itself, but Ed Young's colorful
impressionistic paintings make it even stronger. As translator of
the 1000-year-old tale, Young writes sparingly and rhythmically,
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and allows the Chinese flavor to come through clearly. Children
will be mesmerized — first with fear, then with relief. School Li-
brary Journal's Best Books, 1989; Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture
Book Award, 1990; Caldecott Medal, 1990; Horn Book Fanfare, 1990.
13-153 Zimmerman, H. Werner. Henny Penny. Illustrated by H. Werner
Zimmerman. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-
42390-8. 28p. 4-8.
Werner Zimmerman's retelling of this folktale includes all the
expected events. Henny Penny's snap decision to rush and tell
the king that the sky is falling once again proves to be fatal. As
usual, Foxy Loxy convinces Henny Penny and her friends to
follow his shortcut to the castle. Henny Penny, Cocky Locky,
Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, and Turkey Lurkey soon become
dinner for the fox. Humorous, action-packed illustrations from
a variety of visual perspectives add to the enjoyment of this tale.
13.154 Zwerger, Lisbeth, compiler (translated by Anthea Bell). Hans
Christian Andersen Fairy Tales. Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger.
Picture Book Studio/Michael Neugebauer Books, 1991. ISBN
0-88708-182-7. 32p. 4 and up (est.).
In a tall book (measuring nearly fourteen inches) that allows for
abundant white space top and bottom, fifteen full-color paint-
ings accompany eight Hans Christian Andersen tales: "The
Sandman," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Princess and
the Pea," "The Tinderbox," "The Rose Tree Regiment," "The
Naughty Boy," "The Jumpers," and "The Little Match Girl."
Austrian artist Lisbeth Zwerger, winner of the Hans Christian
Andersen Medal, is internationally known for her illustrations
of numerous other Andersen stories, as well as for illustrating
Aesop's fables and tales from the Brothers Grimm.
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13.155 Alexander, Ellen. Llama and the Great Flood: A Folktale from
Peru. Illustrated by Ellen Alexander. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989.
ISBN 0-690-04729-0. 39p. 5-10.
From the high mountains of Peru comes this ancient Andean
myth of how a wise llama saves its family from the great flood
and helps to bring about the rebirth of a new world. The water-
color illustrations, in light earth tones detailed in ink, help to
convey the Andean culture and its respect for nature. Informa-
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tion about the origin of this myth is included in both the intro-
duction and epilogue.
13.156 Anderson, David A./Sankofa. The Origin of Life on Earth: An
African Creation Myth. Illustrated by Kathleen Atkins Wilson.
Sights Productions, 1991. ISBN 0-9629978-5-4. 31p. 3 and up
Colorful, interpretive, full-page illustrations help to retell the
creation myth from Yoruba, an ancient West African culture that
once thrived where Nigeria and Benin are today. Long ago, says
the myth, all life was in the sky; below was only water. And it
was there that Obatala wanted to create the Earth and humans.
This traditional folktale captures all the wonder of that ancient
time and culture. Coretta Scott King Award (Illustration), 2993.
13.157 Belting, Natalia M. Moon Was Hred of Walking on Air. Illus-
trated by Will Hillenbrand. Houghton Mifflin, 1992. ISBN 0-395-
53806-8. 48p. 5-10 (est).
In this collection of fourteen Native American creation myths
from South America, Natalia Belting has compiled tales of sun
and moon, seasons and weather, man and animals. Stylized
paintings evoke images of pre-Columbian art; the language of
the storyteller is equally unadorned. The dark earth tones en-
hance the swirling and disturbing images, interpreting a mysti-
cal past. A map locating the origin of various myths makes for a
cross-curricular connection.
13.158 Fisher, Leonard Everett. Cyclops. Illustrated by Leonard Everett
Fisher. Holiday House, 1991. ISBN 0-8234-0891-4. 32p. 7-11.
Odysseus and his Greek ship are blown off course by the gods,
so they seek refuge on an island. There, they are victimized by
an evil, one-eyed monster, Polyphemus. Odysseus' escape from
the cyclops involves extensive violence as well as wit. With
proper introduction, this richly illustrated, simply told version
can serve children as a preview to the heroic adventure in
Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. Leonard Everett Fisher's paint-
ings give massive proportions and threatening moods to the
island giant.
13.159 Fisher, Leonard Everett. Jason and the Golden Fleece. Illus-
trated by Leonard Everett Fisher. Holiday House, 1990. ISBN
0-8234-0794-2. 30p. 6-10 (est.).
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13.143). B. Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young (see 13.11). C. The Happy Prince by
Oscar Wilde; illustrated by Ed Young (see 13.142). D. The Tate of the Mandarin
Ducks by Katherine Paterson; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon (see 6.182).
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A. The Diamond Tree: Jewish Tales from around the World retold by Howard Schwartz
and Barbara Rush; illustrated by Uri Shulevitz (see 13.128). B. Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit
Tale from Japan by Tejima (see 13.134). C. Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from
West Africa by Gerald McDermott (see 13.108).
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In order to return his deposed father to the throne, Jason sets sail
on the Argo to bring back the golden fleece, which is guarded by
a sleepless dragon. Although judiciously retold by Leonard Ev-
erett Fisher, the story ends tragically. Adults should be aware of
the murder and violence in the tale of Jason and his crew of the
Argonauts. But if properly introduced, the tale could serve as a
wonderful introduction to Greek mythology for young students.
13.160 Flora. Feathers like a Rainbow: An Amazon Indian Tale- Illus-
trated by Flora. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-021838-X. 22p.
4-8.
Long ago, birds of the Amazon River Valley were much alike —
all but hummingbirds had dark feathers. But Jacamin, the gray-
winged trumpeter, was not satisfied with his dark feathers and
wanted colorful feathers as "beautiful as the rainbow." So Ja-
camin's mother stole Hummingbird's bowl of colors. Quickly,
the other birds bathed themselves in the bright colors, leaving
Jacamin with only a dot of purple for his breast feathers, the
coloring that all gray-winged trumpeters wear today. Flora's
retelling of this Amazon Indian tale is enriched with her bold
and exotic illustrations. For a comparison of lavish bird colors,
teachers may choose Lois Ehlert's Feathers for Lunch as a com-
panion book. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the Field of
Social Studies.
13.161 Goble, Paul. Crow Chief: A Plains Indian Story. Illustrated by
Paul Goble. Orchard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08547-3. 32p. 4-7.
Because the white-feathered Crow Chief always warns the buf-
falo when human hunters approach, the people go hungry. But
the magical Falling Star arrives with a plan to silence the rau-
cous bird, and in the end, the people are well fed and the crow
has turned black. Paul Coble's intricate illustrations, with
power, quiet dignity, and Native American motifs, aptly inter-
pret this pourquoi tale.
13.162 Goble, Paul, reteller. Iktomi and the Berries: A Plains Indian
Story. Illustrated by Paul Goble. Orchard Books/Richard Jack-
son Books, 1989. ISBN 0-531-08419-1. 32p. 5-8.
Paul Goble's second tale about Iktomi ("eek-toe-me"), the Plains
Indian trickster, is a truly interactive reading experience. Along-
side the humorous story of Iktomi's disastrous hunting trip,
Goble provides sample responses (set apart by italic lettering)
that listeners might inject if the story were being told by a tradi-
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tional storyteller. Goble's distinctive India ink and watercolor
illustrations meld ancient lore into a contemporary, nearly time-
less depiction. Teachers might find the book a useful way to
introduce Native American storytelling, as well as a means for
introducing tricksters as they are represented in literature across
cultures.
13.163 Goble, Paul, reteller. Iktomi and the Ducks: A Plains Indian
Story. Illustrated by Paul Goble. Orchard Books/Richard Jack-
son Books, 1990. ISBN 0-531-08483-3. 32p. 3-6.
Iktomi the trickster is up to more antics, this time tricking the
ducks in the pond so that they can be his roast duck dinner. But
the trees and the wind take revenge. While the trees hold Iktomi
captive, a coyote gobbles his dinner and plans a trick of his own.
In the tradition of Native American storytelling, Goble invites
audience participation by screening and italicizing the typeface
to indicate logical points for verbal response or reflection on the
events.
13.164 Goble, Paul. Love Flute. Illustrated by Paul Goble. Bradbury
Press, 1992. ISBN 0-02-736261-2. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
According to legend, the Elk People gave their flute to man so
that he, like the magnificent bull elk, could attract the woman
whom he loved by expressing the divine mystery and beauty of
love. In Paul Goble's tale, a young warrior, too shy to tell a
beautiful girl that he loves her, is given a flute with which he
speaks directly to her heart. Beside detailed paintings of Plains
Indians, Goble has carefully sketched authentic love flutes on
each page.
13.165 Hamilton, Virginia. The Dark Way: Stories from the Spirit
World. Illustrated by Lambert Davis. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, 1990. ISBN 0-15-222340-1. 154p. 8 and up.
In Virginia Hamilton's retelling of myths, legends, and folktales
depicting "the spirit world/' the award-winning author intro-
duces young readers to stories scary and funny, tricksters wily
and stupid, and monsters ferocious and pitiable. Cultures repre-
sented in this collection include those of Japan, India, Africa,
America, and Ireland. Hamilton concludes each story with a
brief "comment" in which she explains the tale's origin, pro-
vides additional background information, or describes central
motifs. Lambert Davis's vivid acrylics chillingly bring the mon-
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13.166 Hamilton, Virginia. In the Beginning: Creation Stories from
around the World, Illustrated by Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, 1988. ISBN 0-15-238740-4. 163p. 10 and up.
Hans Christian Andersen-medalist Virginia Hamilton has col-
lected twenty-five creation myths that Barry Moser has enriched
with forty-two striking watercolor paintings. Through these
myths readers learn how the beginning of humankind has been
explained in cultures as diverse as Greece, Iceland, India, Micro-
nesia, Nigeria, Guatemala, and America. Author comments at
the end of each story, telling its origin and interpretation, along
with an instructive preface, epilogue, and reading list, make this
a valuable addition to any collection of children's literature. ALA
Best Book for Young Adults, 1989; ALA Notable Book, 1989; Newbery
Honor Book, 1989.
13.167 Hawkes, Kevin. His Royal Buckliness. Illustrated by Kevin
Hawkes. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-
11063-0. 32p. 4-8 (est.).
When the giants steal Lord Buckley and carry him off to their
frozen lands, they treat him gingerly, uut he grows cranky and
sends a message to a warmer place. There, loyal Sir Joshua and
Sir Jake pack a red-checked bundle and set off to the rescue.
Across sparkling snows they reach his Royal Buckliness with "a
bag of bullfrogs croaking/' bringing spring to the frozen
lakeland and setting the giants' kilts to dancing. Illustrations are
Scottish plaids, powdery snows, and dusty blues.
13.168 Hodges, Margaret, reteller. The Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King
Arthur. Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Holiday House,
1990. ISBN 0-8234-0787-X. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Drawing from Sir Thomas Malory's version of the ancient leg-
ends of King Arthur and his knights, as well as from a manu-
script discovered in the twentieth century, Margaret Hodges
retells "The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney," nephew of King Ar-
thur. Gareth, who does not identify himself as the king's kin,
works modestly in the kitchen, readying himself for knightly
charges, such as battle with the fierce Red Knight and rescue of
the fair Linesse. Trina Schart Hyman's paintings are bordered
court scenes and medieval pageantry, with text and cameo por-
traits inset.
13.169 Lattimore, Deborah Nourse. Why There Is No Arguing in
Heaven: A Mayan Myth. Illustrated by Deborah Nourse Latti-
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more. Harper and Row, 1989. ISBN 0-06-023718-X. 30p. 8-12
(est.).
Like Deborah Nourse Lattimore's The Flame of Peace, this work is
a sumptuously illustrated retelling of a Mayan myth. The Crea-
tor God challenges other gods to create worshipful beings, but
only the Maize God succeeds — creating men and women who
kneel before the gods with "voices like the song of a turtle
dove/' Darkly lush color illustrations are dynamic renderings of
Mayan sculptural forms; endpapers, with their carving-to-text
translations, make an ancient foreign culture more accessible for
North American readers. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in the
Field of Social Studies.
13.170 MacGill-Callahan, Sheila. And Still the Turtle Watched. Illus-
trated by Barry Moser. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN
0-8037-0932-3. 32p. All ages.
Long ago, a turtle was carved into a rock overlooking a river to
watch over the Delaware- peoples. As the years go by, the Dela-
ware disappear, but the turtle keeps watch as generations of
humans slowly make the water brown, the skies heavy, and
finally deface the turtle itself. When a kind man recognizes the
turtle's importance, he cleans it for display at a botanical garden.
Naturalistic watercolor illustrations depict the world's changes
as seen by the vigilant turtle.
13.171 Manson, Christopher, reteller. The Tale of the Marvellous Blue
Mouse. Illustrated by Christopher Manson. Henry Holt, 1992.
ISBN 0-8050-1622-8. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
A 1,100-year-old tale is given new audiences through Christo-
pher Manson's retelling in an illuminated text which simulates
an ancient manuscript. The legend tells of Charlemagne's ap-
pointed Lord Mayor, a man so greedy and so foolish that his
town falls into poverty and ruin while he collects expensive
baubles for himself. But Charlemagne's faithful friend Isaac
teaches the Lord Mayor a lesson using only an ordinary house
mouse, some blue paint, a few extraordinary spices, and a keen
wit.
13.172 Martin, Claire. The Race of the Golden Apples. Illustrated by
Leo and Diane Dillon. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. ISBN
0-8037-0249-3. 27p. 4-8.
This retelling of the Greek myth of Atalanta is highlighted by
Leo and Diane Dillon's full-color paintings reminiscent of me-
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dieval tapestries. The plot and its layers of meaning have con-
temporary resonance: The princess Atalanta is adopted by Di-
ana, the goddess of the hunt, and grows up in the forest, hating
the human race for its ravages and her father's misogynistic
cruelty. But Atalanta must learn to live among her kind and
accept her own humanity, and so she agrees to marry the suitor
who can outrun her.
13.173 Martin, Rafe. The Rough-Face Girl. Illustrated by David Shan-
non. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. ISBN 0-399-21859-9. 32p. 4-S.
In this Algonquin "Cinderella" story, a girl whose face is scarred
by her work over the fire is reviled by her tribe. In the largest
tent in the village lives the rich, powerful (and supposedly
handsome) Invisible Being. The villagers know that only the
woman who can see him will marry him. Although many
women try, it is the Rough-Face Girl who, seeing beauty in earth
and skies, also sees his face. Paintings cast a quiet, reflective
mood for this dramatic retelling.
13.174 McAllister, Angela. When the Ark Was Full. Illustrated by
Michaela Bloomfield. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-
525-44616-8. 32p. 4-7.
Long ago, whales lived on land and spent their days pretending
to be hills and eating unpleasant people. In those days, whales
hated water. Then came the flood, and, although Mr. Noah was
kind, his ark was full It was then that whales accidently discov-
ered their love of the sea. In this humorous pourquoi tale, Walt
and Wisteria Whale, in lavender tints against the blues and
greens of skies, storms, and water, look first doleful, then woe-
ful, and, at last, gleeful.
13.175 McCaughrean, Geraldine. Saint George and the Dragon. Illus-
trated by Nicki Palin. Doubleday, 1989. ISBN 0-385-26529-8. 32p.
5-8.
Unity of word and picture make this a unique and effective
retelling of the legend of St. George, patron saint of England. The
illustrations, dominated by shades of orange and suggestive of
Renaissance art, are placed border to border and are stunningly
realistic. Attention to detail — the begrimed lace folds of the en-
dangered princess's bodice, for example — makes them mesmer-
izing. The text, too, is superb, a stately, resonant narrative in
which the combined sounds of words lend strong emotion to the
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plot. A legend retold with such vigor and grace will attract
young readers.
13.176 Osborne, Mary Pope, reteller. Favorite Greek Myths, Illustrated
by Troy Howell. Scholastic Hardcover Books, 1989. ISBN 0-590-
41338-4. 96p. 7-11.
Using their Roman names, the author retells twelve Greek myths
(including the story of King Midas) in a style which humanizes
the characters and their stories. Relatively short paragraphs and
generous conversation balance the use of vivid vocabulary and
syntax. The first appendix identifies significant Greek gods, god-
desses, mortals, and locations. A second appendix acknowl-
edges creators of myths in this and other collections. Each myth
is accompanied by a full-page muted color illustration.
13.177 Osofsky, Audrey. Dreamcatcher. Illustrated by Ed Young. Or-
chard Books, 1992. ISBN 0-531-08588-0. 32p. 4-7.
"In the land of the Ojibway in a time long ago a baby sleeps,
dreaming." Ed Young's dream-soft paintings, bordered with em-
broidered flowers, accompany the lullaby sounds of Audrey
Osofsky's poetic text. Inspired by a dreamcatcher she spotted in
a museum, Osofsky researched the Ojibway culture to discover
the function of this web-like net, stitched onto a willow hoop,
and hung above the cradleboard to capture bad dreams that
attempt to invade the baby's sleep. Baby's waking and sleeping
day is lovingly represented.
13.178 Quayle, Eric, compiler. The Shining Princess, and Other Japa-
nese Legends. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. Arcade, 1989.
ISBN 1-55970-039^. lllp. 8 and up.
After researching Japanese legends and listening to his Japanese
wife tell bedtime stories to their children, Eric Quayle compiled
his ten favorite tales of the Orient. Readers will be intrigued by
the cultural differences, such as samurai warriors, diets of rice-
balls and seaweed, and wood-and-paper houses. Children may
also be surprised at the many folk-tradition similarities. Prin-
cesses, knights, magicians, ogres, and treasure chests abound.
Michael Foreman's detailed watercolors (ranging from delicate
pastels to shadowy, gray-brown tones) reflect the action and
emotions of each story.
13.179 Rodanas, Kristina, reteller. Dragonfly's Tale. Illustrated by
Kristina Rodanas. Clarion Books, 1991. ISBN 0-395-57003-4. 31p.
6^12 (est).
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Once the Ashiwi people offended the spirits of the corn by
wasting their food. But a young brother and sister, with the help
of a magical dragonfly, restored the good fortune of the people.
Based on a traditional Zuni folktale, Dragonfly's Tale reflects the
values of kindness to others and respect for nature's gifts. The
rounded forms of the humans and the blending of adobe-muted
tones -with deep purple hues soften the landscapes of the South-
west.
13.180 Scott, Bill, reteller. Many Kinds of Magic: Tales of Mystery,
Myth, and Enchantment. Illustrated by Lisa Herriman. Viking
Penguin, 1990. ISBN 0-670-82971-4. 256p. All ages.
This hefty collection of seventeen folktales from around the
world focuses on magic under the guise of pure fun. The direct
and clever writing of these versions of traditional tales heightens
the appeal. The stories are from Australia, Japan, Wales, Central
Europe, China, North America, and South America. Several
miniature black-and-white illustrations decorate each title page.
13.181 Sloat, Teri, reteller. The Eye of the Needle. Illustrated by Teri
Sloat. Dutton Children's Books, 1990. ISBN 0-525-44623-0. 32p.
4-8.
This predictable story is based on an actual Yupik Inuit tale. Text
and colored-pencil illustrations present genuine aspects of tradi-
tional life. But children will probably most enjoy the protagonist,
Amik, a young boy sent out to hunt. In his innocent self-centered
hunger, Amik forgets his grandmother's needs and eats all he
catches, each prey bigger than before. Only his grandmother's
magic — and wise acceptance — can eventually solve the prob-
lem.
13.182 Small, Terry. The Legend of William Tell. Illustrated by Terry
Small. Bantam/Little Rooster Books, 1991. ISBN 0-553-07031-2.
32p. 4-«.
When Gessler the Black, an Austrian lord, occupied the Swiss
lands, silent revolution smoldered among the abused peoples. It
was William Tell whose marksmanship and personal courage
inspired the villagers to overthrow the tyrant. The legend of the
Swiss woodsman, who was called upon to shoot an apple from
his own son's head, is smoothly told in elaborately framed
verses and illustrated by colorful scenes of mountains, villages,
and horses in full trappings.
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13-183 Te Kanawa, Kiri. Land of the Long White Cloud: Maori Myths,
Tales and Legends. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. Little,
Brown/ Arcade, 1989. ISBN 1-55970-046-7. 119p. 9 and up (est.).
In this anthology Kiri Te Kanawa, renowned opera singer of
Maori descent, recounts nineteen myths and legends of her na-
tive New Zealand. The short tales (two to seven pages in length)
include stories of trickster gods, young love, scary monsters,
daring adventures, underworld spirits, and the creation of lands
and species. Award-winning illustrator Michael Foreman com-
plements the text with vibrant, rainbow-hued watercolors. Nota-
ble 1990 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
13.184 Van Laan, Nancy. Rainbow Crow: A Lenape Tale. Illustrated by
Beatriz Vidal. Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books, 1989. ISBN 0-394-
99577-5. 32p. 5-10.
This Lenape Indian tale from the American Northeast relates
how Rainbow Crow, with beautiful feathers and melodic song,
offers to fly to the Great Spirit to seek protection for the animals
from snow and wind. Crow receives a stick of fire to warm the
Earth, but the fire blackens its feathers and dries up its song.
Although it has saved the animals, Crow has lost its beauty. The
Great Spirit's final reward to Crow is a wonderful secret for
readers to share. Watercolor illustrations are memorable for their
portrayal of woodlands, animals, sky, and fire.
13.185 Wetterer, Margaret K. The Boy Who Knew the Language of the
Birds. Illustrated by Beth Wright. Carolrhoda Books, 1991. ISBN
0-87614-652-3. 48p. 7-9.
In magical, long-ago Ireland, young Colum understood the lan-
guage of birds and gained fame for telling their stories. Sum-
moned to entertain the king and queen, Colum learns that two
young princes have been snatched from the castle. Accidentally
transformed into a dog, Colum risks his life to save the third
newborn prince from the Fairy Queen. Although he manages to
save the princes, he loses all magic, becoming a boy again. Gran-
ite-like frames lend substance to the tale.
13.186 Williams, Marcia. Greek Myths for Young Children. Illustrated
by Marcia Williams. Candlewick Press, 1992. ISBN 1-56402-115-
7. 32p. 6-10 (est.).
Eight Greek myths are retold through comic-strip-like illustra-
tions, accompanied by minimal text and spread across oversize
pages. Characters offer observations and even flip commentary
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in conversational balloons. For example, when a dull-looking
Prometheus breaks off a piece of the blazing sun to bring fire to
Earth, one blue-cold person approves: "Three cheers for old
asbestos fingers/' Children may be more receptive than their
teachers to the irreverence. Pages are bordered with colorful,
themed motifs.
13.187 Wilson, Barbara Ker, reteller. The Turtle and the Island: A Folk-
tale from Papua New Guinea* Illustrated by Frane Lessac. J. B.
Lippincott, 1990. ISBN 0-397-32439-1. 24p. 6-10 (est.).
Long, long ago, a mother sea turtle, tired of spending all her time
swimming in the Pacific Ocean, builds a huge island from rocks
and sand. Afterward, she dives back into the sea and brings to
her new home a man who lives in an undersea cave and a
woman who lives alone on an adjacent island. In time, the island
is filled with many people who grow crops and fish along the
seashore, and soon the island becomes known as New Guinea.
Brightly colored folk-art illustrations help to retell this legend of
the origin of a special island in the Pacific Ocean.
13.188 Wisniewski, David. Sundiata: Lion King of Mali. Illustrated by
David Wisniewski. Clarion Books, 1992. ISBN 0-395-61302-7.
32p. 6-10 (est).
Long ago in Mali, West Africa, there lived a Lion King, Sundiata,
"who overcame all things to walk with greatness." His story is
told by a griot, a keeper of the oral tradition. As a child, Sundiata
could neither speak nor walk. Exiled by one of his father's wives
to ensure the rule of her own son, Sundiata grew wise and
strong, returning eventually to save his people from tyranny.
Illustrations are intricately textured cut-paper collages, with all
the colors of sunshine, plains, and glorious African textiles.
Tall Tales
13.189 Kellogg, Steven, reteller. Mike Fink: A Tall Tale. Illustrated by
Steven Kellogg. Morrow Junior Books, 1992. ISBN 0-688-07004-3.
48p. 3 and up.
To accompany his retellings of the tales of Johnny Appleseed,
Pecos Bill, and Paul Bunyan, Steven Kellogg offers the tale of
Mike Fink, legendary keelboat operator and frontiersman. By
wrestling bears, Mike Fink grows to be the strongest man on the
Mississippi River, but like John Henry, he eventually has to
compete with machinery — steamboats. Amidst all the blowing
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and clanging and belching, Kellogg pulls off a satisfying ending.
The artwork is as energetic, detailed, and humorous as Kellogg
fans have come to expect.
13.190 Kesey, Ken. Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the
Bear. Illustrated by Barry Moser. Viking Penguin, 1990. ISBN
0-670-81136-X. 32p. All ages.
Best known for his novels One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and
Sometimes a Great Notion, Ken Kesey retells a tale that his grand-
mother told him about Big Double, the grizzly bear who threat-
ened the animals in Topple's Bottom. The story has a homespun
flavor that draws on traditional trickster tales. Little Tricker the
squirrel, who had been "lazing in the highest hole in his cotton-
wood high rise/' uses his wits to save the animals. Comical,
watercolor illustrations enliven the story.
13.191 Manes, Stephen. Some of the Adventures of Rhode Island Red.
Illustrated by William Joyce. J. B. Lippincott, 1990. ISBN 0-397-
32348-4. 117p. 8-12.
Did you say that you know of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill, but
have never heard tell of a Rhode Island hero about the size of a
grade A egg? Discovered in a hen's nest, with carrot-colored hair,
denim overalls, and an indefatigable spirit, Red is tough enough
to handle henhouse foxes, bullies of all shapes, and even wily
politicians. As told by a Rhode Island farmer who has reason to
know, the legend is illustrated by the artist of George Shrinks.
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Prizes and Lists
Among the countless ways of honoring children's books, the following
serve as noteworthy examples of awards and recognitions. Excluded
are dozens of popular awards granted at the local, state, and regional
levels; most international awards; and awards given for a body of work
rather than for a specific title. Most books named here were published
between 1988 and 1992, though an award may have been conferred in
1993. This section closes with descriptions of some popular booklists.
Jane Addams Award
Given annually to a children's book that most effectively promotes
peace, social justice, world community, or equality of sexes and of all
races, the Jane Addams Award was established in 1953. It is given by the
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and by the Jane
Addams Peace Association.
1988 Gordon, Sheila. Waiting for the Rain: A Novel of South Africa. Orchard
Books.
1989 Hamilton, Virginia. Anthony Burns: The Defeat and Triumph of a Fugitive
Slave, Alfred A. Knopf.
1990 McKissack, Patricia, and Frederick McKissack. A Long Hard Journey: The
Story of the Pullman Porter Walker and Company.
1991 Durell, Ann, and Marilyn Sachs, eds. The Big Book for Peace, Dutton
Children's Books.
1992 Buss, Fran L. January of the Sparrows, Edited by Daisy Cubias. Dutton
Children's Books.
Mildred L. Batchelder Award
Given annually (unless no book is deemed worthy) to a United States
publisher, the Batchelder Award honors the most outstanding book
originally published in a language other than English or a country other
than the United States. Established in 1968, it is given by the Association
for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association.
1988 Margaret K. McElderry Books— If You Didn't Have Me by Ulf Nilsson.
Translated from the Swedish by Lone Thygesen-Blecher and George
Blecher.
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1989 Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books — Crutches by Peter Hartling. Translated
from the German by Elizabeth D. Crawford.
1990 Dutton— Buster's World by Bjarne Reuter. Translated from the Danish by
Anthea Bell.
1991 Dutton Children's Books — A Hand Full of Stars by Rafik Schami. Trans-
lated from the German by Rika Lesser.
1992 Houghton Mifflin— The Man from the Other Side by Uri Orlev. Translated
from the Hebrew by Hillel Halkin.
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
Given annually since 1967 by The Boston Globe and The Horn Book Maga-
zine, these awards are conferred in three categories: outstanding fiction
or poetry, outstanding nonfiction, and outstanding picture book.
1988 Fiction Award
Taylor, Mildred D. The Friendship. Dial Books.
Fiction Honor Books
Doherty, Berlie. Granny Was a Buffer Girl. Orchard Books.
Fleischman, Paul. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices. Illustrated by Eric
Beddows. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books.
Mahy, Margaret. Memory. Margaret K. McElderry Books.
Nonfiction Award
Hamilton, Virginia. Anthony Burns: The Defeat and Triumph of a Fugitive
Slave. Alfred A. Knopf.
Nonfiction Honor Books
Chiasson, John. African Journey. Bradbury Press.
Little, Jean. Little by Little: A Writer's Education. Viking Kestrel.
Picture Book Award
Snyder, Dianne. The Boy of the Three-Year Nap. Illustrated by Allen Say.
Houghton Mifflin.
Picture Book Honor Books
Baker, Jeannie. Where the Forest Meets the Sea. Illustrated by the author.
Greenwillow Books.
Williams, Vera B. Stringbean's Trip to the Shining Sea. Illustrated by Jen-
nifer Williams and the author. Greenwillow Books.
1989 Fiction Award
Fox, Paula. The Village by the Sea. Orchard Books/Watts.
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Fiction Honor Books
Dickinson, Peter. Eva. Delacorte Press.
Mayne, William. Gideon Ahoy! Delacorte Press.
Nonfiction Award
Macaulay, David. The Way Things Work. Houghton Mifflin.
Nonfiction Honor Books
Isaacson, Philip M. Round Buildings, Square Buildings, and Buildings That
Wiggle like a Fish. Photographs by the author. Alfred A. Knopf.
Yep, Laurence. The Rainbow People. Illustrated by David Wiesner. Har-
perCollins.
Picture Book Award
Wells, Rosemary. Shy Charles. Illustrated by the author. Dial Books.
Picture Book Honor Books
Cooney, Barbara. Island Boy. Illustrated by the author. Viking Kestrel.
Vivas, Julie. The Nativity. Illustrated by Julia Vivas. Gulliver/ Harcourt.
1990 Fiction Award
Spinelli, Jerry. Maniac Magee. Little, Brown.
Fiction Honor Books
Conrad, Pam. Stonewords: A Ghost Story. HarperCollins.
Fleischman, Paul. Saturnalia. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books.
Nonfiction Award
Fritz, Jean. 7 te Great Little Madison. Putnam.
Nonfiction Honor Books
Goor, Ron, and Nancy Goor. Insect Metamorphosis: From Egg to Adult.
Photographs by Ron Goor. Atheneum.
Hoban, Tana. Shadows and Reflections. Photographs by the author. Green-
willow Books.
Picture Book Award
Young, Ed. Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China. Illustrated by
the author. Philomel Books.
Picture Book Honor Books
Martin, Bill, Jr., and John Archambault. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Illus-
trated by Lois Ehlert. Simon & Schuster.
Rosen, Michael. We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Illustrated by Helen Oxen-
bury. Margaret K. McElderry Books.
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Award for Creative Excellence
Burkert, Nancy Ekholm. Valentine and Orson. Illustrated by the author.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux/Floyd Yearout Books.
1991 Fiction Award
Avi. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Orchard Books.
Nonfiction Award
Rylant, Cynthia. Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds. Illustrated by
Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Picture Book Award
Paterson, Katherine. The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks. Illustrated by Leo
. and Diane Dillon. Lodestar Books.
1992 Fiction Award
Rylant, Cynthia. Missing May. Orchard Books.
Nonfiction Award
Cummings, Pat (ed.). Talking with Artists. Bradbury Press.
Picture Book Award
Young, Ed. Seven Blind Mice. Illustrated by the author. Philomel Books.
Randolph Caldecott Medal
Given annually since 1938, the Caldecott Medal honors the illustrator of
the most distinguished American picture book published in the United
States in the preceding year. Illustrators of winning books and of honor
books must be citizens or residents of the United States. This award is
conferred by the Association for Library Service to Children of the
American Library Association.
1988 Medal
Yolen, Jane. Owl Moon. Illustrated by John Schoenherr. Philomel Books.
Honor Book
Steptoe, John. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale. Illustrated by
the author. William Morrow.
1989 Medal
Ackerman, Karen. Song and Dance Man. Illustrated by Stephen Gammell.
Alfred A. Knopf.
Honor Books
Marshall, James. Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Illustrated by the author.
Dial Books for Young Readers.
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McKissack, Patricia. Mirandy and Brother Wind. Illustrated by Jerry Pink-
ney Alfred A. Knopf.
Snyder, Dianne. The Boy of the Three-Year Nap. Illustrated by Allen Say.
Houghton Mifflin.
Wiesner, David. Free Fall Illustrated by the author. Lothrop, Lee &
Shepard Books.
Young, Ed. Ion Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China. Illustrated by
the author. Philomel Books.
Honor Books
Ehlert, Lois. Color Zoo. Illustrated by the author. Lippincott
Kimmel, Eric A. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Illustrated by Trina
Schart Hyman. Holiday House.
Peet, William. Bill Peet: An Autobiography. Illustrated by the author.
Houghton Mifflin.
Macaulay, David. Black and White. Illustrated by the author. Houghton
Mifflin.
Honor Books
Perrault, Charles. Puss in Boots. Illustrated by Fred Marcellino. Farrar,
Straus & Giroux.
Williams, Vera B. "More, More, More/' Said the Baby: Three Love Stories.
Illustrated by the author. Greenwillow Books.
Wiesner, David. Tuesday. Illustrated by the author. Clarion Books.
Honor Book
Ringgold, Faith. Tar Beach. Illustrated by the author. Crown Publishers.
McCully, Emily Arnold. Mirette on the High Wire. Illustrated by the
author. Putnam.
Honor Books
Scieszka, John. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Illus-
trated by Lane Smith. Viking.
Williams, Sherley Anne. Working Cotton. Illustrated by Carole Byard.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Young, Ed. Seven Blind Mice. Illustrated by the author. Philomel Books.
1990 Medal
1991 Medal
1992 Medal
1993 Medal
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International Reading Association Children's Book Award
Given annually since 1975, this award honors the first or second book
of an author, from any country, who shows unusual promise.
1988 Baker, Leslie. Third Story Cat. Illustrated by the author. Little, Brown.
Pullman, Philip. Ruby in the Smoke. Alfred A. Knopf.
1989 Polacco, Patricia. Rechenka's Eggs. Illustrated by the author. Philomel
Books.
Wolff, Virginia Euwer. Probably Still Nick Swansen. Henry Holt.
1990 Crew, Linda. Children of the River. Delacorte Press.
Smucker, Anna Egan. No Star Nights. Illustrated by Steve Johnson. Al-
fred A. Knopf.
1991 Conlon-McKenna, Mariata. Under the Hawthorn Tree. Illustrated by Don-
ald Teskey. Holiday House.
McDonald, Megan. Is This a House for Hermit Crab? Illustrated by S. D.
Schindler. Orchard Books.
1992 Grossman, Virginia. Ten Little Rabbits. Illustrated by Sylvia Long. Chron-
icle Books.
Kass, Pnina. Five Words. Cricket Magazine.
Mikaelsen, Ben. Rescue Josh McGuire. Hyperion Books.
1993 Hesse, Karen. Letters from Rifka. Henry Holt.
Wood, Douglas. Old Turtle. Illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee. Pfeifer-
Hamilton.
Coretta Scott King Award
These writing and illustration awards and honor designations have
been given annually since 1969 to black authors and illustrators for
books that are outstanding inspirational and educational contributions
to literature for children and young people. They are given by the Social
Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association.
1988 Writing Award
Taylor, Mildred D. The Friendship. Dial Books for Young Readers.
Writing Honor Books
De Veaux, Alexis. An Enchanted Hair Tale. Illustrated by Cheryl Hanna.
Harper & Row.
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Lester, Julius. The Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit Dial
Books for Young Readers.
Illustration Award
Steptoe, John. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale. Illustrated by
the author. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
Illustration Honor Books
Bryan, Ashley. What a Morning: The Christmas Story in Black Spirituals.
Illustrated by the author. Macmillan.
Rohmer, Harriet. Invisible Hunters. Illustrated by Joe Fam. Children's
Press.
1989 Writing Award
Myers, Walter Dean. Fallen Angels. Scholastic.
Writing Honor Books
Berry, James. A Thief in the Village, and Other Stories. Orchard Books.
Hamilton, Virginia. Anthony Burns: The Defeat and Triumph of a Fugitive
Slave. Alfred A. Knopf.
Illustration Award
McKissack, Patricia. Mirandy and Brother Wind. Illustrated by Jerry Pink-
ney. Alfred A. Knopf.
Illustration Honor Book
Greenfield, Eloise. Under the Sunday Tree. Illustrated by Amos Ferguson.
Harper & Row.
1990 Writing Award
McKissack, Patricia, and Frederick McKissack. A Long Hard Journey: The
Story of the Pullman Porter. Walker and Company.
Illustration Award
Greenfield, Eloise. Nathaniel Talking. Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist.
Black Butterfly Children's Press.
1991 Writing Award
Taylor, Mildred. The Road to Memphis. Dial Books.
Writing Honor Book
Haskins, James. Black Dance in America: A History through Its People.
Thomas Y. Crowell.
Illustration Award
Price, Leontyne. Atda. Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon. Har-
court/Gulliver Books.
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Illustration Honor Book
Johnson, Angela. When 1 Am Old with You. Illustrated by David Soman.
Orchard Books/Jackson.
1992 Writing Award
Myers, Walter Dean. Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for
Freedom. HarperCollins.
Writing Honor Book
Greenfield, Eloise. Night on Neighborhood Street. Illustrated by Jan Spivey
Gilchrist. Dial Books.
Illustration Award
Ringgold, Faith. Tar Beach. Illustrated by the author. Crown Publishers.
Illustration Honor Book
Bryan, Ashley All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African American
Spirituals. Illustrated by the author. Atheneum.
1993 Writing Award
McKissack, Patricia C. The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural.
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Alfred A. Knopf.
Illustration Award
Anderson, David A. The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth.
Illustrated by Kathleen Atkins Wilson. Sight Productions.
John Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal, and honor book designations, have been given
annually since 1922 to the authors of the most distinguished contribu-
tions to children's literature published in the United States during the
preceding year. The authors must be citizens or residents of the United
States. The award is given by the Association for Library Service to
Children of the American Library Association.
1988 Medal
Freedman, Russell. Lincoln: A Photobiography. Clarion Books.
Honor Books
Mazer, Norma Fox. After the Rain. William Morrow.
Paulsen, Gary Hatchet. Bradbury Press.
1989 Medal
Fleischman, Paul. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices. Illustrated by Eric
Beddows. HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books.
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Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
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Honor Books
Hamilton, Virginia. In the Beginning: Creation Stories from Around the
World. Illustrated by Barry Moser. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Myers, Walter Dean. Scorpions. Harper & Row.
1990 Medal
Lowry, Lois. Number the Stars. Houghton Mifflin.
Honor Books
Lisle, Janet Taylor. Afternoon of the Elves. Orchard Books.
Paulsen, Gary. The Winter Room. Orchard Books.
Staples, Suzanne Fisher. Shabanu: Daughter of Wind. Alfred A. Knopf.
1991 Medal
Spinelli, Jerry. Maniac Magee. Little, Brown.
Honor Book
Avi. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Orchard Books.
1992 Medal
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Shiloh. Atheneum.
Honor Books
Avi. Nothing but the Truth: A Documentary Novel Orchard Books.
Freedman, Russell. The Wright Brotliers: How They Invented the Airplane.
Illustrated by Wilbur and Orville Wright. Holiday House.
1993 Medal
Rylant, Cynthia. Missing May. Orchard Books.
Honor Books
Brooks, Bruce. What Hearts. HarperCollins.
McKissack, Patricia C. The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Alfred A. Knopf.
Myers, Walter Dean. Somezvhere in the Darkness. Scholastic.
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
Established in 1981, the Scott O'Dell Award is given to a distinguished
work of historical fiction for children or young adults. The author must
be a citizen or resident of the United States, the work must be written
in English and published in the United States, and the story must be set
in the New World (North, South, or Central America). The award is
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given annually (if a worthy book has been published) by the Advisory
Committee of the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.
1988 Beatty, Patricia. Chaley Skedaddle, William Morrow.
1989 De Jenkins, Lyll B. The Honorable Prison. Lodestar Books.
1990 Reeder, Carolyn. Shades of Gray. Macmillan.
1991 Van Raven, Pieter. Time of Troubles. Macmillan.
1992 Hahn, Mary Downing. Stepping on the Cracks. Clarion Books.
1993 Dorris, Michael. Morning Girl Hyperion Books.
Booklists
American Library Association Notable Children's Books
The Notable Children's Book Committee of the Association for Library
Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association,
selects notable books each year on the basis of literary quality, original-
ity of text and illustrations, design, format, subject matter of interest and
value to children, and likelihood of acceptance by children. The com-
plete list of Notable Children's Books appears yearly in the March 15
issue of Booklist, a journal published by the American Library Associa-
tion.
International Reading Association Children's Choices
The Children's Choices Committee of the International Reading Asso-
ciation-Children's Book Council Joint Committee selects a group of
children's books each year to be presented to children for their consid-
eration and vote. The list comprises those books receiving the highest
number of children's votes. The complete list of Children's Choices
appears yearly in the November issue of The Reading Teacher, a journal
published by the International Reading Association. Single copies are
available at no charge by sending a stamped (4 oz.), self-addressed 9 x
15 envelope to The International Reading Association, 800 Barksdale
Road, RO. Box 8139, Newark, DE 19714-8139.
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
The Book Review Subcommittee of the National Council of the Social
Studies-Children's Book Council Joint Committee selects books pub-
lished in the United States each year that (1) are written primarily for
children in grades K-8; (2) emphasize human relations; (3) present an
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original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic; (4) are highly
readable; and, when appropriate, (5) include maps and illustrations.
The complete list of these notable books appears yearly in the
April/May issue of Social Education, the journal of the National Council
for the Social Studies. Single copies are available at no charge by send-
ing a stamped (3 oz.), self-addressed 6x9 envelope to the Children's
Book Council, 568 Broadway, Suite 404, New York, NY 10012.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
The Book Review Committee of the National Science Teachers Associa-
tion, in cooperation with the Children's Book Council, selects books
each year that (1) are readable; (2) contain information consistent with
current scientific knowledge; (3) are pleasing in format and illustra-
tions; and (4) are nonsexist, nonracist, and nonviolent. The complete list
of these outstanding books appears yearly in the March issue of Science
and Children, the journal of the National Science Teachers Association.
Single copies are available at no charge by sending a stamped (3 oz.),
self-addressed 6x9 envelope to the Children's Book Council, 568
Broadway, Suite 404, New York, NY 10012.
Lists and descriptions of other awards, prizes, and booklists can be
located at the front of recent editions of Children's Books in Print, an
annual publication of R. R. Bowker.
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Arcade. Division of Little, Brown. Orders to: 200 West Street, Waltham, MA
02254. 800-343-9204.
Atheneum. Division of Macmillan. Orders to: 100 Front Street, Riverside, NJ
08075. 800-257-5755.
Atheneum/Jean Karl Books. See Atheneum.
Avon Books. Orders to: P.O. Box 767, Dresden, TN 38225. 800-762-0779.
Avon/Flare Books. Imprint of Avon. See Avon Books.
Bantam Books. Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell, 666 Fifth Avenue, New
York, NY 10103. 800-223-6834.
Bantam/Little Rooster Books. See Bantam Books.
Bantam/Skylark Books. See Bantam Books.
Boyds Mills Press. Division of Highlights Company. Distributed by St. Mar-
tin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. 800-221-7945.
Boyds Mills Press/Bell Books. See Boyds Mills Press.
Boyds Mills Press/Caroline House. See Boyds Mills Press.
Boyds Mills Press/Wordsong. See Boyds Mills Press.
Bradbury Press. Imprint of Macmillan. Orders to: 100 Front Street, Riverside,
NJ 08075. 800-257-5755.
Candlewick Press. Distributed by Penguin USA. Orders to: 120 Woodbine
Street, Bergenfield, NJ 07621. 800-526-0275.
Candlewick Press/Toddler Books. See Candlewick Press.
Carolrhoda Books. 241 First Avenue, N., Minneapolis, MN 55401. 800-328-
4929.
Children's Book Press. Distributed by Raintree Publications, 310 W. Wisconsin
Avenue, Mezzanine Level, Milwaukee, WI 53203. 800-558-7264.
Chronicle Books. Division of Chronicle Publishing, 275 Fifth Street, San Fran-
cisco, CA 94103. 800-722-6657 (800-445-7577 in California).
Clarion Books. Division of Houghton Mifflin. Orders to: Wayside Road,
Burlington, MA 01803. 800-225-3362. Call for school ordering informa-
tion.
Cobblehill Books. Division of Penguin USA. Orders to: 120 Woodbine Street,
Bergenfield, NJ 07621. 800-526-0275.
Thomas Y. Crowell. Distributed by HarperCollins. Orders to: 1000 Keystone
Industrial Park, Scranton, PA 18512. 800-242-7737.
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Crown. Division of Random House. Orders to: 400 Hahn Road, Westminster,
MD 21157. 800-733-3000.
Crown/New England Aquarium Books. See Crown.
David and Charles. Brunei House, Forde Close, Newton Abbot, Devon, Eng-
land, TQ12 4PU. 011-44-06-266-1121.
Delacorte Press. Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell. Orders to: 666 Fifth
Avenue, New York, NY 10103. 800-223-6834.
Dell. Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
10103. 800-223-6834.
Dell/Yearling Books. See Dell.
Dell/Young Yearling Books. See Dell.
Dial Books. Division of Penguin USA. Orders to: 120 Woodbine Street, Bergen-
field, NJ 07621. 800-526-0275.
Dial Books for Young Readers. See Dial Books.
Dillon Press. Imprint of Macmillan. Orders to: 100 Front Street, Riverside, NH
08705. 800-257-5755.
Doubleday. Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York,
NY 10103. 800-223-6834.
Doubleday Books for Young Readers. See Doubleday.
Doubleday/Bryon Preiss Books. See Doubleday.
E. P. Dutton. Division of Penguin USA. Orders to: 120 Woodbine Street, Ber-
genfield, NJ 07621. 800-526-0275.
Dutton Children's Books. See E. P. Dutton.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux. 390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ
07073. ATTN: Dept. B. 800-631-8571.
Farrar Straus and Giroux/Michael di Capua Books. See Farrar, Straus and
Giroux.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Sunburst Books. See Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Floyd Yearout Books. See Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Fawcett Book Group. Division of Ballantine Books. Orders to: 400 Hahn Road,
Westminster, MD 21157. 800-733-3000.
Fawcett Juniper Books. See Fawcett Books.
Four Winds Press. Orders to: 100 Front Street, Riverside, NJ 08705. 800-257-
5755.
Greenwillow Books. Division of William Morrow. Orders to: 39 Plymouth
Street, Fairfield, NJ 07004. 800-843-9389.
Greenwillow Books/Beech Tree Books. See Greenwillow Books.
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Grossel and Dunlap. Imprint of Putnam Publishing Group. Orders to: 390
Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. 800-631-8571.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887. 800-
225-5425.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Books. See Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/Gulliver Green Books. See Harcourt Brace Jo-
vanovich.
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich/HBJ Contemporary Classics. See Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich.
Harper and Row. Division of HarperCollins. Orders to: 1000 Keystone Indus-
trial Park, Scranton, PA 18512. 800-242-7737.
Harper and Row/Harper Trophy Books. See Harper and Row.
Harper and Row/Somerville House Books. See Harper and Row.
Harper and Row/Charlotte Zolotow Books. See Harper and Row.
HarperCollins, Orders to: 1000 Keystone Industrial Park, Scranton, PA 18512.
800-242-7737.
HarperCollins/Michael di Capua Books. See HarperCollins.
HarperCollins/Laura Geringer Books. See HarperCollins.
HarperCollins/Harper Trophy Books. See HarperCollins.
HarperCollins/Charlotte Zolotow Books. See HarperCollins.
HarperKeypoint/Charlotte Zolotow Books. See HarperCollins.
Holiday House. 425 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017. 212-688-0085.
Henry Holt. Orders to: 4375 W. 1980 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104. 800-488-5233.
Henry Holt/Bill Martin Books. See Henry Holt.
Henry Holt/Redf eather Books. See Henry Holt.
Houghton Mifflin. Orders to: Wayside Road, Burlington, MA 01803. 800-225-
3362.
Houghton Mifflin/ Ariel Books. See Houghton Mifflin.
Hyperion Books for Children. Imprint of Walt Disney Publishing Group.
Distributed by Little, Brown. Orders to: 200 West Street, Waltham, MA
02254. 800-343-9204.
Alfred A. Knopf. Subsidiary of Random House. Orders to: 400 Hahn Road,
Westminster, MD 21157. 800-733-3000.
Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi Books. See Alfred A. Knopf.
Alfred A. Knopf/Dragonfly Books. See Alfred A. Knopf.
Lerner Publications. 241 First Avenue, N., Minneapolis, MN 55401. 800-328-
4929.
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J. B, Lippincott J. B. Lippincott Junior Books, 227 E. Washington Square,
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3780. 800-638-3030.
Little, Brown. Division of Time Warner Publishing. Orders to: 200 West Street,
Waltham, MA 02254. 800-343-9204.
Little, Brown/Joy Street Books. See Little, Brown.
Little, Brown/Pond Press Books. See Little, Brown.
Little, Brown/Springboard Books. See Little, Brown.
Lodestar Books. Affiliate of Dutton Children's Books, a division of Penguin
Books. Orders to: Penguin USA, 120 Woodbine Street, Bergenfield, NJ
07621.800-526-0275.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books. Division of William Morrow. Orders to: 39
Plymouth Street, Fairfield, NJ 07004. 800-843-9389.
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books/Albion Books. See Lothrop, Lee and
Shepard Books.
Macmillan. Orders to: 100 Front Street, Riverside, NJ 08075. 800-257-5755.
Macmillan/Aladdin Books. See Macmillan.
Margaret K. McElderry Books. Division of Macmillan Children's Books
Group. See Macmillan.
Julian Messner. Division of Silver Burdett Press. Orders to: P.O. Box 1226,
Westwood, NJ 07675-1226. 800-843-3464.
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Orders to: Special Services Office, Flushing, NY
11381. 718-326-7050.
Millbrook Press. 2 Old New Milford Road, Brookfield, CT 06804. 203-740-2220.
Morrow Junior Books. Orders to: 39 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, NJ 07004.
800-843-9389.
Morrow Junior Books/Seashore Books. See Morrow Junior Books.
Mulberry Books. See Morrow Junior Books.
Museum of Modern Art. See Delacorte Press.
North-South Books. Orders to: 1133 Broadway, Suite 1016, New York, NY
10010. 800-282-8257.
Orchard Books. Division of Franklin Watts. 387 Park Avenue, S., New York, NY
10016. 800-672-6672.
Orchard Books/Richard Jackson Books. See Orchard Books.
Pfeifer-Hamilton. Imprint of Whole Person Press. Orders to: P.O. Box 3151,
Duluth, MN 55803. 800-247-6789.
Philomel Books. Imprint of the Putnam Publishing Group. Orders to: 390
Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. 800-631-8571.
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Picture Book Studio/Michael Neugebauer Books. Orders to: Simon and
Schuster Children's Books, 200 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ
07675. 800-223-2336.
Pippin Press. 229 East 85th Street, Gracie Station Box 92, New York, NY 10028.
212-288-4920.
Pocket Books. Division of Simon and Schuster. Orders to: 200 Old Tappan
Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675. 800-223-2336.
Pocket Books/Minstrel Books. See Pocket Books.
Clarkson N. Potter. Distributed by the Putnam Publishing Group. Orders to:
390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. 800-631-8571.
Putnam and Grosset See G. P. Putnam's Sons.
G. P. Putnam's Sons. Imprint of the Putnam Publishing Group. Orders to: 390
Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. 800-631-8571.
G. P. Putnam's Sons/Sandcastle Books. See G. P. Putnam's Sons.
G. P. Putnam's SonsAVhitebird Books. See G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Random House. Orders to: 400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157. 800-733-
3000.
Random House/Just Right Books. See Random House.
Random House/Dorling Kindersley Books. See Random House.
R & S Books. Distributed by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ATTN: Dept. B. 390
Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. 800-631-8571.
Scholastic. Orders to: 2931 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 800-
325-6149.
Scholastic Hardcover Books. See Scholastic.
Scholastic Hardcover Books/Byron Preiss-New China Pictures Books. See
Scholastic.
Scholastic/Associated Features Books. See Scholastic.
Scholastic/Blue Ribbon Books. See Scholastic.
Scholastic/Cartwheel Books. See Scholastic.
Scholastic/Lucas Evans Books. See Scholastic.
Scholastic/Madison Press Books. See Scholastic.
Charles Scribner's Sons. Division of Macmillan. Orders to: 100 Front Street,
Riverside, NJ 08075. 800-257-5755.
Charles Scribner's Sons/Books for Young Readers. See Charles Scribner's
Sons.
Sierra Club Books for Children. Distributed by Random House. Orders to: 400
Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157. 800-733-3000.
Sights Productions. P.O. Box 101, Mt. Airy, MD 21771. 410-795-4582.
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Silver Burdett Press. Subsidiary of Simon and Schuster. Orders to: P.O. Box
1226, Westwood, NJ 07675-1226. 800-843-3464.
Silver Burdett Press/Stopwatch Books. See Silver Burdett Press.
Silver Press. See Silver Burdett Press.
Simon and Schuster. Orders to: 200 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675.
800-223-2336.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers. See Simon and Schuster.
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers/NO VABOOKS. See Simon and
Schuster.
Simon and Schuster/Green Hger Press. See Simon and Schuster.
Tambourine Books. Division of William Morrow and Company. Orders to: 39
Plymouth Street, Fairfield, NJ 07004. 800-843-9389.
Troll Associates. Subsidiary of Educational Reading Services, 100 Corporate
Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. 800-526-5289.
Viking Penguin. Division of Penguin USA. Orders to: 120 Woodbine Street,
Bergenfield, NJ 07621. 800-526-0275.
Viking Penguin/Vanessa Hamilton Books. See Viking Penguin.
Viking Penguin/Puffin Books. See Viking Penguin.
Viking Penguin/Tilden Press Books. See Viking Penguin.
Walker and Company. Division of Walker Publishing, 720 Fifth Avenue, New
York, NY 10019. 800-289-2553.
Frederick Warne. Division of Viking Penguin. Orders to: Penguin USA, 120
Woodbine Street, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Warner Books. 1271 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. 212-484-2900.
Franklin Watts. Subsidiary of Grolier. Orders to: 5450 N. Cumberland Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60656. 800-672-6672.
Franklin Watts/First Books. See Franklin Watts.
Albert Whitman and Company. 6340 Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053.
800-155-7675.
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Author Index
Aamundsen, Nina Ring, 5.150
Aardema, Vema, 13.30
Aaseng, Nathan, 12.28
Ackerman, Karen, 5.65, 5.66, 5.188, 6.274,
10.49
Addy, Sharon Hart, 5.67
Adler, C. S., 5.68, 6.300
Adler, David A., 1.1-1.8, 12.29
Adoff, Arnold, 10.43
Afanasyev, Alexander Nikolayevich,
13.31
Agard, John, 2.1
Agee, Jon, 6.196
Ahlberg, Allan, 3.8, 9.1
Ahlberg, Janet, 3.8
Aker, Suzanne, 2.92
Aksakov, Sergei, 13.32
Albert, Burton, 5.1
Alcorn, Johnny, 6.226
Aleksin, Anatoly, 5.305
Alexander, Ellen, 13.155
Alexander, Lloyd, 6.1-6.3, 6.166
Alexander, Sue, 5.257
Aliki, 1.9,3.9, 11.128, 11.129, 11.151, 12.98
Allen, Judy, 5.268
Allen, Thomas B., 8.53
Allingham, William, 10.81
Allison, Diane Worfolk, 6.227
Alper, Ann Fitzpatrick, 1.10
Alter, Judith, 12.57
Amadeo, Diana M., 5.189
Ammon, Richard, 12.30
Ancona, George, 12.1, 12.4
Andersen, Hans Christian, 13.33-13.43
Anderson, David A. (Sankofa), 13.156
Anderson, Joan, 1.11, 6.228, 12.1, 12.58
Anderson, Lena, 5.69, 5.70
Anderson, Wayne, 6.23
Andronik, Catherine M, 12.77
Angel, Marie, 2.137
Anholt, Catherine, 2.36-2.38, 3.1, 9.2
Anholt, Laurence, 2.36-2.38
Anno, Mitsumasa, 2.39, 11.140, 13.1
Appiah, Sonia, 5.311
Archambault, John, 2.19, 2.93, 3.56
Archbold, Rick, 11.104
Argent, Kerry, 2.2, 2.138
Arnold, Caroline, 11.75, 13.44
Arnold, Tedd, 2.121, 13.45
Amosky, Jim, 11.16, 11.17, 11.76, 11.88,
11.89
Asch, Frank, 6.24
Aschenbrenner, Gerald, 5.269
Ashabranner, Brent, 6.25, 11.68, 12.9,
12.31, 12.52, 12.59, 12.60
Ashabranner, Melissa, 12.52
Ashton, Elizabeth Allen, 2.94
Asimov, Isaac, 6.269, 11.1, 11.118, 11.119
Asimov, Janet, 6.269
Astley, Judy, 2.95
Auch, Mary Jane, 5.71
Avi, 5.296, 8.21, 8.47, 8.71
Aylesworth, Jim, 2.3, 2.4, 5.10, 5.151
Ayres, Becky, 6.306
Ayture-Scheele, Zulal, 12.17
Babbitt, Natalie, 6.301
Baehr, Patricia, 5.210
Baer, Edith, 12.121
Baer, Gene, 9.35
Baillie, Allan, 6.229
Baker, Alan, 5.11
Baker, James W, 3.70
Baker, Jeannie, 5.270
Baker, Keith, 6.26, 6.302
Baker, Leslie, 5.12
Balian, Lorna, 6.4
Ball, Duncan, 6.197
Ballard, Robert D., 11.104
Ballard, Robin, 6.5
Bang, Molly, 2.40
Banish, Roslyn, 1.12
Barasch, Marc Ian, 6.27
Barbour, Karen, 5.152
Bare, Colleen Stanley, 11.70
Barkan, Joanne, 11.19
Barker, Cicely Mary, 6.316, 10.44
Barracca, Debra, 5.13
Barracca, Sal, 5.13
Barrett, Joyce Durham, 5.72
Barrie,J.M., 4.1
Barron, T. A., 6.270
Barton, Byron, 9.3, 9.4, 13.46
Bash, Barbara, 11.38
Bassett, Lisa, 3.10
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Bate, Lucy, 6.230
Batten, Mary, 11.20
Bauer, Caroline Feller, 3.49
Bawden, Nina, 5.73
Bax, Martin, 6.231
Beattie, Owen, 12.78
Beatty, Patricia, 8.22-8.24
Beisner, Monika, 9.22
Bell, Anthea, 13.52
Bellairs, John, 6.292
Belting, Natalia M., 13.157
Bendick, Jeanne, 11.55
Bennett, David, 2.96
Bennett, Jill, 10.1
Bentley, Nancy, 6.6
Berger, Barbara Helen, 6.7
Berger, Melvin, 11.120
Berman, Ruth, 11.21
Bernatova\ Eva, 6.167
Bernheim, Mark, 1.13
Bernstein, Joanne E., 1.14
Bierhorst, John, 9.23
Birchman, David F., 6.28
Bird, E. J., 11.22
Bjork, Christina, 5.271
Black, Sheila, 1.15
Blackwood, Mary, 6.29
Blake, Quentin, 2.5, 6.198
Blake, Robert J., 5.74
Blanchard, Anne, 12.122
Bios, Joan W., 1.16, 2.41, 5.75, 6.232
Blue, Rose, 1.14
Blumberg, Rhoda, 12.61
Blume, Judy, 5.226
Blundell, Tony, 6.199
Blyler, Allison, 5.272
Bodsworth, Nan, 6.200
Bolick, Nancy O'Keefe, 12.32
Bonners, Susan, 5.76
Booth, Barbara D., 5.77
Booth, David, 10.3
Borden, Louise, 2.42
Bourgeois, Paulette, 5.78
Bowen, Betsy, 2.6
Boyd, Brendan, 12.112
Bradman, Tony, 2.139
Bradshaw, Gillian, 6.8
Brandenberg, Franz, 5.79
Branley, Franklyn M., 3.11, 11.2, 11.3,
11.105, 11.106, 11.152
Breathed, Berkeley, 3.12, 6.30
Brett, Jan, 3.13, 6.31, 6.317, 13.47, 13.48
Brighton, Catherine, 1.17, 6.275
Brillhart, Julie, 5.43
Brisson, Pat, 5.153
Brittain, Bill, 5.227, 6.276, 6.307
Broekel, Ray, 11.126
Brooke, William J., 13.49, 13.50
Brooks, Bruce, 5.80, 5.190
Brothers Grimm, 13.51-13.53
Brown, Craig, 2.43, 2.166
Brown, Judith Gwyn, 6.168
Brown, Laurie Krasny, 11.90, 11.130,
12.123
Brown, Marc, 3.2, 6.32-4.34, 11.90,
11.130, 12.123
Brown, Margaret Wise, 2.44-2.46
Brown, Mary Barrett, 11.39
Brown, Ruth, 2.7, 2.122
Browne, Anthony, 2.47, 6.35, 6.36, 6.277
Brownstone, David M., 12.48
Bruchac, Joseph, 10.4
Bruun, Bertel, 11.131
Bruun, Ruth Dowling, 11.131
Bryan, Ashley, 10.45, 13.12, 13.54
Buckley, Kate, 3.78
Bucknall, Caroline, 6.37
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 13.19
Bulla, Clyde Robert, 3.14
Bullock, Kathleen, 2.123
Bunting, Eve, 3.15, 3.50, 3.75, 5.44, 5.81,
5.82, 5.154, 5.191, 5.211, 5.212, 5.258
Burgie, Irving, 13.13
Burkert, Nancy Ekholm, 13.55
Burleigh, Robert, 12.124
Burningham, John,.6.233
Burns, Diane L., 11.142
Burns, Theresa, 5.155
Bursik, Rose, 6.308
Busselle, Rebecca, 5.228
Butler, Dorothy, 2.48
Butler, Stephen, 13.56
Butterworth, Nick, 2.124, 2.167
Byars, Betsy, 1.18, 5.45, 5.46, 5.229
Calhoun, Mary, 2.49, 5.14
Calmenson, Stephanie, 2.126, 6.279, 9.24,
10.7, 10.8, 13.57
Carey, Valerie Scho, 13.58
Carey-Greenberg Associates, 8.29
Carle, Eric, 5.15, 6.309
Carlson, Nancy, 6.38, 6.39
Carlstrom, Nancy White, 2.50, 5.16, 5.47,
5.273, 5.312, 6.234, 9.36, 10.82
Carpenter, Angelica Shirley, 1.19
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Carrick, Carol, 5.213
Carris, Joan, 5.230
Carroll, Lewis, 4.2
Carryl, Charles E., 10.83
Carson, Jo, 5.83
Carter, Alden R., 12.33
Carter, David A., 2.148
Carter, Margaret, 5.17
Caseley, Judith, 2.51, 5.84-5.86
Cassedy, Sylvia, 3.51, 6.235, 10.6
Catalanotto, Peter, 9.37
Cauley, Lorinda Bryan, 2.125, 2.156, 9.38
Cave, Hugh B., 5.156
Cazet, Denys, 6.40-6.42
Cechjohn, 13.59
Cecil, Laura, 6.201, 6.278
Chall, Martha Wilson, 5.274
Chamberlain, Margaret, 2.139
Chambless, Jane, 6.43
Chang, Ina, 12.62
Charbonnet, Gabrielle, 5.23
Charles, Donald, 6.44
Chekhov, Anton, 4.3
Cherry, Lynne, 6.45, 11.91
Chetwin, Grace, 6.271
Chief Seattle, 11.92
Chorao, Kay, 6.46, 13.60
Chouinard, Mariko, 2.97
Chouinard, Roger, 2.97
Christelow, Eileen, 2.98, 3.52
Christopher, Matt, 5.157
Churchill, E. Richard, 12.18
Ciardi, John, 10.46
Clark, Margaret, 13.2
Clarke, Barry, 11.23
Claverie, Jean, 13.62
Cleary, Beverly, 5.158, 5.214
Clement, Claude, 6.9, 6.310
Clements, Andrew, 2.99
Clements, Gillian, 12.79
Cleveland-Peck, Patricia, 5.18
Clifton, Lucille, 5.159
Climo, Shirley, 6.293
Coats, Laura Jane, 5.48
Cobb, Vicki, 11.107, 11.121
Cohen, Barbara, 5.87
Cohen, Miriam, 3.53
Coldrey, Jennifer, 11.143
Cole, Babette, 6.202, 6.203
Cole, Barbara Hancock, 5.49
Cole, Joanna, 2.126, 3.16, 6.10, 6.279,
10.7, 10.8, 13.63
Cole, William, 10.9
Coleridge, Sara, 2.140
Collier, James Lincoln, 5.88
Collington, Peter, 3.17
Collins, David R.,1.20
Collins, Pat Lowery, 5.89
Coltman, Paul, 10.84
Columbus, Christopher, 12.80
Compton, Patricia A., 13.64
Cone, Molly, 11.93
Conford, Ellen, 5.231
Conley, Andrea, 11.63
Conly, Jane Leslie, 6.47
Conover, Chris, 6.48
Conrad, Pam, 1.21, 6.280, 6.318, 8.3, 8.25
Cooney, Barbara, 8.11, 8.54
Corcoran, Barbara, 5.160, 8.55
Cormier, Robert, 8.72
Corwin, Judith Hoffman, 12.19
Cossi, Olga, 11.24
Cotler, Joanna, 5.275
Couch, Thomas D., 11.4
Cousins, Lucy, 2.141
Cousteau Society, 11.56
Coville, Bruce, 6.204
Cowcher, Helen, 5.276
Cox, Lynn, 2.8
Craig, Helen, 13.3
Crawford, Marc, 12.84
Crew, Linda, 5.37
Crews, Donald, 1.22, 5.2
Crofford, Emily, 8.48
Croll, Carolyn, 13.65, 13.66
Cross, Verda, 8.56
Crossley-Holland, Kevin, 2.100
cummings, e. e., 10.85
Cummings, Pat, 6.205, 7.9
Cummings, Phil, 2.52
Cunningham, Ann Marie, 1.71
Curtis, Patricia, 12.10
Cushman, Doug, 6.49, 6.50
Cutchins, Judy, 11.78
Cutting, Michael, 3.18
Cwiklik, Robert, 1.15
Dahl, Roald, 6.206, 6.319
Dahl, Tessa, 11.132
Daly, Niki, 5.320
Dana, Barbara, 8.2
Daniel, Mark, 10.10
Danziger, Paula, 5.232-5.234
Darby, Jean, 1.23
Day, Alexandra, 2.168
613
536
Author Index
Day, David, 7.10
de Bourgoing, Pascale, 2.69
de Gasztold, Carmen Bernos, 10.47
de la Mare, Walter, 10.48
deChristopher, Marlowe, 13.67
DeClements, Barthe, 5.90, 5.259
Delacre, Lulu, 3.19, 6.51
Delaney, Molly, 5.91
Delton, Judy, 5.215
Demi, 2.53-2.55, 10.11, 13.68
dePaola, Tomie, 1.24, 3.20, 3.71,
6.52-6.54, 13.69
Desaix, Frank, 6.236
Deuchar, Ian, 13.70
Devaney, John, 12.63
Dewey, Jennifer Owings, 11.25, 11.26
DeWitt, Lynda, 11.108
Dickens, Charles, 4.4
Dickinson, Emily, 10.49
Dijs, Carla, 2.149
Dillon, Eills, 5.260, 8.73
Dinner, Sherry H., 11.133
Dionetti, Michelle, 5.92
Dodds, Dayle Ann, 2.56
Doherty, Craig A., 12.33
Doherty, Katherine M., 12.33
Dolan, Edward R, 11.94
Donnelly, Liza, 6.55
Dooley, Norah, 5.38
Dorris, Michael, 8.4
Dorros, Arthur, 5.313, 6.237, 11.27, 11.95,
11.109, 11.110
Downing, Julie, 5.50
Drimmer, Frederick, 11.134
Dugan, Barbara, 5.297
Dumbleton, Mike, 6.56
Dunbar, Joyce, 6.57
Dunrea, Olivier, 2.101
Durell, Ann, 5.298
Dygard, Thomas J., 5.299
Edens, Cooper, 4.2
Edwards, Michelle, 2.9
Edwards, Roland, 10.86
Egan, Terry, 12.113
Ehlert, Lois, 2.10, 2.30, 2.57, 5.277, 6.58,
13.71
Ehrlich, Amy, 13.72
Eisen, Armand, 13.73
Eisenberg, Lisa, 9.27
Eisler, Colin, 12.101
Eldin, Peter, 11.122
Elkington, John, 11.96
Elliott, David, 2.11
Elzbieta, 6.59
Emberley, Ed, 12.20
Emberley, Michael, 6.60
Embury, Barbara, 11.4
Emmert, Michelle, 1.25
Engel, Diana, 6.61
Epstein, Beryl, 11.28
Epstein, Sam, 11.28
Ernst, Lisa Campbell, 6.62
Faber, Doris, 12.34
Facklam, Margery, 11.47
Falwell, Cathryn, 9.39
Farber, Norma, 6.238
Farjeon, Eleanor, 10.87
Field, Eugene, 10.88
Field, Rachel, 10.89
Filisky, Michael, 11.67
Fink, Joanne, 5.269
Finzel, Julia, 2.58
Fisher, Aileen, 10.50
Fisher, Leonard Everett, 12.125, 13.158,
13.159
Fleetwood, Jenni, 3.21
Fleischman, Paul, 1.26, 6.294, 8.12, 8.57,
10.51
Fleischman, Sid, 6.169, 6.281, 8.26
Fleming, Denise, 2.31, 2.102
Fleming, Thomas, 12.64
Flora, 13.160
Florian, Douglas, 2.59, 2.60, 5.278, 9.5,
9.40
Fonteyn, Margot, 7.1
Ford, Barbara, 1.27
Foreman, Michael, 1.28, 8.5
Forsyth, Elizabeth H., 11.137
Fosburgh, Lisa, 5.161
Fox, Mem, 9.41
Fox, Paula, 5.300
Franck, Irene M., 12.48
Frank, Josette, 10.12
Freedman, Russell, 1.29, 12.35
French, Vivian, 2.103
Friedmann, Stan, 12.113
Fritz, Jean, 1.30-1.32, 2.150
Frommer, Harvey, 1.56
Gackenbach, Dick, 5.314
Galbraith, Kathryn O., 5.93
er|c
614
Author Index
537
Gallant, Roy A., 11.123
Garfield, Leon, 8.19
Garland, Sarah, 5.94
Garrett, Robert, 12,112
Garza, Carmen Lomas, 7.11
Gatti, Anne, 13.4
Gauch, Patricia Lee, 5.95
Geiger, John, 12.78
Geisel, Theodor S. (Dr. Seuss), 3.73
Geisert, Arthur, 2.104, 2.169
Gellman, Marc, 12.102
Geography Department, Lerner
Publications, 12.36
George, Jean Craighead, 5.3, 5.4, 11.29
George, Lonnie, 2.61
George, William T., 5.19
Geraghty, Paul, 6.63
Geras, Adele, 13.74
Gerber, Alan Jay, 1.14
Gerson, Mary-Joan, 13.75
Gibbons, Faye, 5.162
Gibbons, Gail, 11.40, 11.57, 11.58, 11.97,
11.111, 11.144, 12.2, 12.45, 12.65,
12.126
Giblin, James Cross, 11.86, 12.81
Giff, Patricia Reilly, 5.261
Giffard, Hannah, 6.64
Giganti, Paul, Jr., 2.105
Gilden, Mel, 6.239, 6.272
Gilliland, Judith Heide, 5.315, 8.76
Gilman, Phoebe, 6.207
Gilson, Jamie, 5.163, 5.235
Ginsburg, Mirra, 9.6
Goble, Paul, 6.170, 13.161-13.164
Godden, Rumer, 5.96
Goennel, Heidi, 2.32, 2.62
Goldin, Augusta, 11.41
Goldstein, Bobbye S., 10.13, 10.14
Golenbock, Peter, 1.33
Gomboli, Mario, 2.63
Gomi, Taro, 9.25
Goode, Diane, 3.22, 5.236, 13.77
Goodman, Billy, 11.112
Goor, Nancy, 11.50
Goor,Ron, 11.50
Gordon, Gaelyn, 5.20
Gordon, Jeff ie Ross, 9.26, 9.42
Gottlieb, Dale, 5.21
Graff, Nancy Price, 12.11
Graham, Alastair, 2.170
Greaves, Margaret, 7.2, 13.78
Green, Connie Jordan, 8.68
Green, Susan, 6.311
Greenberg, Jan, 7.12
Greenberg, Martin H., 6.263
Greene, Carol, 13.79
Greenfield, Eloise, 10.52
Greenspun, Adele Aron, 12.107
Greenwald, Sheila, 5.97
Gregory, Kristiana, 8.58
Gregory, Valiska, 13.80
Grindley, Sally, 2.142
Gross, Judith, 3.61
Grossman, Bill, 5.237, 6.65
Grossman, Virginia, 2.106
Grover, Wayne, 11.59
Guarino, Deborah, 6.66
Guback, Georgia, 3.23
Guthrie, Marjorie Mazia, 2.157
Guthrie, Woody, 2.157
Guy, Ginger Foglesong, 9.7
Guy, Rosa, 5.39
G wynne, Fred, 6.171
Hague, Kathleen, 10.53
Hahn, Deborah, 13.39
Hahn, Mary Downing, 8.74
Hailes, Julia, 11.96
Halak, Glenn, 5.98
Haldane, Suzanne, 11.135
Hale, Lucretia, 4.5
Haley Gail E., 13.81,13.82
Hall, Kary, 9.27
Halton, Cheryl M., 11.77
Hamanaka, Sheila, 12.66
Hamilton, Virginia, 5.192, 5.279, 6.282,
13.165, 13.166
Hammerstein, Oscar, n, 2.158
Harkonen, Reijo, 12.41
Harness, Cheryl, 8.13
Harris, Alan, 11.5
Harris, Joel Chandler, 13.83
Harrison, Barbara, 1.34
Harshman, Marc, 5.99
Hart, Jane, 1^.15
Hartling, Peter, 8.75
Hartman, Gail, 2.64
Harvey, Anne, 10.15
Harvey, Brett, 8.27
Has kins, James, 7.3
Haskins, Jim, 1.35, 1.49
Hausherr, Rosmarie, 11.136
Hautzig, Deborah, 13.41
Hautzig, Esther, 8.49
Haviland, Virginia, 13.84
615
538
Author Index
Hawcock, David, 12.21
Hawkes, Kevin, 13.167
Hawkins, Colin, 6.67
Hawkins, Jacqui, 6.67
Hayes, Sarah, 2.107, 6.68
Haynes, Mary, 5.100
Haywood, Carolyn, 5.164
Hazen, Barbara Shook, 6.172
Heide, Florence Parry, 5.315, 8.76, 10.54
Heiligman, Deborah, 5.280
Heine, Helme, 6.240
Helldorfer, Mary Claire, 5.5
Heller, Nicholas, 6.312
Heller, Ruth, 9.43
Henkes, Kevin, 5.101, 5.165, 6.69
Hennessy, B. G., 5.102, 5.216
Hen wood, Sirnn, 6.208
Hepworth, Cathi,2.12
Hesse, Karen, 8.88
Hest, Amy, 8.77
Hill, Douglas, 11.9ft
Hill, Eric, 2.143
HOI, Susan, 8.89
Hilton, Nette, 9.44
Himmelman, John, 6.70
Hindley, Judy, 5.22, 11.145
Hirschi, Ron, 11.42, 11.48, 11.69, 11.98
Hissey, Jane, 6.303
Hoban, Julia, 2.65, 5.103, 9.8
Hoban, Lillian, 3.76, 3.79
Hoban, Russell, 5.51
Hoban, Tana, 2.66-2.68, 2.171, 2.172
Hoberman, Mary Ann, 10.55
Hodges, Margaret, 4.6, 13.85, 13.168
Hoffman, Mary, 5.301
Hoffman, Phyllis, 5.217
Hoig, Stan, 12.67
Hoi, Coby, 5.281
Holland, Isabelle, 8.28
Hollander, Phyllis, 12.114
Hollander, Zander, 12.114
Holmes, Barbara Ware, 5.166
Hoobler, Dorothy, 8.29, 12.68
Hoobler, Thomas, 8.29, 12.68
Hooks, William H., 8.30
Hopf, Alice L., 11.51
Hopkins, Lee Bennett, 10.16-10.21
Hort, Lenny, 13.31
Horton, Tom, 11.43
Horvatic, Anne, 11.139
Houston, Gloria, 1.36, 8.59, 8.78
Howe, James, 3.54, 6.71
Howe, John, 4.8
Howell, Troy, 13.43
Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane, 12.37, 12.38
Huck, Charlotte, 13.86
Hudson, Jan, 8.14, 8.50
Huff, Barbara A., 12.12
Hughes, Dean, 5.104
Hughes, Shirley, 5.105, 5.106
Hunt, Joyce, 11.36, 11.37
Hunter, C. W, 13.87
Hurd, Thacher, 6.72
Hurwitz, Johanna, 1.37, 5.107-5.110,
5.218
Hutchins, Pat, 5.111, 5.238, 6.320
Hyde, Margaret O., 11.137, 12.99
Ichikawa, Satomi, 5.282
Ireland, Karin, 1.38
Irving, Washington, 4.7, 4.8
Isaacson, Philip M., 12.46
Isadora, Rachel, 5.316, 5.317, 7.4, 13.88
Isberg, Emily, 12.115
Jackson, Alison, 5.52
Jacobs, Joseph, 13.89
Jacobs, Shannon K., 5.318
Jacques, Brian, 6.11, 6.73
James, Betsy, 6.241
James, Diane, 12.26
James, Simon, 12.82
Jaspersohn, William, 1.39, 11.146
Jeunesse, Gallimard, 2.69
Johnson, Angela, 5.53, 5.112-5.115
Johnson, Herschel, 5.283
Johnson, Jean, 12.3
Johnson, Neil, 12.22
Johnson, Rebecca L., 11.30, 11.60
Johnson, Rick L., 1.40
Johnston, Ginny, 11.78
Johnston, Tony, 5.193, 13.90, 13.91
Jonas, Ann, 2.13, 2.70, 3.3
Jones, Brian, 11.6
Jones, Carol, 2.127, 2.159
Jones, Diana Wynne, 6.242
Jones, Frances, 11.31
Jones, Rebecca C, 5.167
Jordan, MaryKate, 5.194
Jordan, Sandra, 7.12
Jordan-Wong, Jennifer, 1.12
Jorgensen, Gail, 6.74
Joyce, William, 6.75
Jurmain, Suzanne, 12.83
6!(>
Author Index 539
Kalman, Maira, 6.76
Kandoian, Ellen, 12.49
Karlin, Barbara, 13.92
Karlin, Nurit, 6.77
Karr, Kathleen, 831
Katz, William Loren, 12.84
Keegan, Marcia, 12.39
Keehn, Sally M., 8.15
Kehret, Peg, 6.313, 6.321
Kelch, Joseph W., 11.7
Kelleher, Victor, 6.12
Keller, Holly, 5.195, 6.78
Kellogg, Steven, 13.93, 13.189
Kemp, Moira, 2.128
Kendall, Russ, 12.13
Kennedy, Dorothy M., 10.23
Kennedy, X. J., 10.23, 10.56,
10.57
Kesev, Ken, 6.173, 13.190
Kettner, Christine, 6.79
Khalsa, Dayal Kaur, 5.54
Kherdian, David, 5.116, 5.168,
13.5
Kightley, Rosalinda, 2.88
Kimmel, Eric A., 3.62, 3.63, 8.32,
13.94-13.96
Kimmelman, Leslie, 5.55
King, Bob, 9.9
King, Elizabeth, 11.147
King, John, 12.69
King-Smith, Dick, 6.80-6.82
Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie, 8.79
Kipling, Rudyard, 4.9
Kirstein, Lincoln, 13.97
Kitamura, Satoshi, 6.273
Kitchen, Bert, 2.71, 11.79
Kneen, Maggie, 3.24
Knight, Joan, 2.129
Knox, Charlotte, 2.88
Koch, Michelle, 2.72
Konigsburg, E. L., 5.56
Koontz, Robin Michal, 9.28
Koralek, Jenny, 3.64
Kordon, Klaus, 8.90
Kraus, Joanna Halpert, 5.302
Kraus, Robert, 6.83
Krensky, Stephen, 13.98
Kroli, Steven, 3.74, 6.174
Krupinski, Loretta, 1.66
Kunhardt, Edith, 2.33, 3.45
Kuskin, Karla, 2.73, 10.58
Kwitz, Mary DeBall, 6.84
Kyte, Dennis, 6.85
Lacome, Julie, 2.88
Laird, Christa, 8.91
Laird, Elizabeth, 5.196
Lamb, Wendy, 10.27
Langley, Jonathan, 2.130, 13.99
Lankford, Mary D., 12.116
Larrick, Nancy, 2.160, 10.24-10.27
Lasky, Kathryn, 5.117, 11.87, 11.99, 11.153
Lattimore, Deborah Nourse, 6.175, 7.13,
13.169
Lauber, Patricia, 11.8, 11.61, 11.100,
11.113, 11.154,12.85
Lavies, Bianca, 11.71
Lawson, Carol, 2.131
Le Guin, Ursula K., 6.13, 6.86, 6.265,
6.322
Lear, Edward, 2.14, 10.59, 10.90-10.93
Leedy, Loreen, 3.77, 11.127, 12.5
Lehrman, Robert, 5.118
Lehtinen, Ritva, 12.41
Leighton, Maxinne Rhea, 8.60
L'Engle, Madeleine, 6.295
Lent, Blair, 6.209
Leonard, Laura, 8.61
Leonard, Marcia, 2.74
Leroi-Gourhan, Andre\ 12.86
LeShan, Eda, 12.100
Lester, Julius, 13.100, 13.101
LeTord, Bijou, 9.10
Leverich, Kathleen, 6.243
Levin, Betty, 8.33
Levin, Ellen, 5.40
Levine, Evan, 5.239
Levine, Mike, 12.113
Levinson, Nancy Smiler, 1.41
Levinson, Riki, 13.33
Levitin, Sonia, 6.176, 8.80
Lewis, Brenda Ralph, 12.23
Lewis, J. Patrick, 10.60
Lewis, Thomas P., 9.11
Lewison, Wendy, 2.61
Lillie, Patricia, 5.169, 5.240
Limburg, Peter R., 3.55
Lindbergh, Anne, 6.14, 6.296
Lindbergh, Reeve, 6.87, 6.244
Lindblom, Steven, 12.127
Linden, Ann Marie, 2.108
Lindenbaum, Pija, 5.23
Lingard, Joan, 8.92
Linscott, Jody, 2.15
Lionni, Leo, 6.88
Lisle, Janet Taylor, 5.170
Little, Jean, 1.42, 10.61
ERLC
617
540
Author Index
Littlewood, Valerie, 12.87
Livingston, Myra Cohn, 1.43, 9.29,
10.28-10.31, 10.62, 10.63, 10.110
Lloyd, David, 13.114
Lobel, Anita, 2.16, 6.177
Locker, Thomas, 8.6
London, Jonathan, 10.4
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 10.94
Low, Alice, 1.73, 3.72
Lowe, Steve, 4.14, 12.80
Lowry, Lois, 5.219, 5.241, 8.93
Ludwig, Warren, 6.178, 13.102
Luhrmann, Winifred Bruce, 8.16
Lutzeier, Elizabeth, 8.51
Lyon, George Ella, 2.17, 5.6, 5.119, 5.284,
834, 10.95
Lyons, Mary E., 8.35
Macaulay, David, 9.45
MacCarthy, Patricia, 2.109, 9.46
MacDonald, Amy, 2.75
MacGill-Callahan, Sheila, 13.170
Machotka, Hana, 11.32
Maclachlan, Patricia, 5.24
Madenski, Melissa, 5.197
Mado, Michio, 10.64
Maestro, Betsy, 5.57, 11.62, 12.88
Maestro, Giuiio, 9.30
Magee, Doug, 2.18
Mahy, Margaret, 5.242, 6.15, 6.179,
6.210-6.212
Major, Kevin, 5.319
Makower, Joel, 11.96
Mallory, Kenneth, 11.63
Manes, Stephen, 5.243, 5.244, 13.191
Manson, Christopher, 13.17, 13.171
Manushkin, Fran, 3.65
Margolies, Barbara A., 12.50
Marrin, Albert, 1.44, 12.89
Marsh, James, 10.65
Marshak, Samuel, 10.96
Marshall, James, 6.89, 6.213, 9.12, 9.13,
13.103
Martin, Ann M., 5.120, 5.220
Martin, Bill, Jr., 2.19, 3.56
Martin, Claire, 13.104, 13.172
Martin, Jacqueline Briggs, 6.180
Martin, Rafe, 6.245, 13.173
Mary Beth, 12.4
Marzollo, Jean, 9.31, 10.32, 12.90
Maurer, Richard, 11.9
Maxner, Joyce, 6.90, 6.91
Mayer, Marianna, 13.105, 13.106
Mayne, William, 5.198
Mazer, Norma Fox, 5.121, 5.171, 5.172
McAllister, Angela, 13.107, 13.174
McCaughrean, Geraldine, 13.175
McClard, Megan, 1.15
McCully, Emily Arnold, 6.92, 6.93, 8.52
McDermott, Gerald, 13.108
McDonald, Megan, 5.25, 5.285, 8.62, 11.64
McDonald, Suse, 13.6
McKay, Hilary, 5.122
McKenna, Colleen O'Shaughnessy,
5.173, 5.221
McKissack, Frederick, 12.70
McKissack, Patricia C, 1.45, 6.283, 12.70
McLaughlin, Molly, 11.52
McLerran, Alice, 6.246
McMillan, Bruce, 2.76, 9.47
McNally, Darcie, 13.18
McPhail, David, 6.94, 6.247
McVey, Vicki, 12.128
Meddaugh, Susan, 6.95
Medearis, Angela Shelf, 2.161
Melmed, Laura Krauss, 6.323
Meltzer, Milton, 11.148, 12.53, 12.108
Melville, Herman, 4.10
Mennen, Ingrid, 5.320
Merriam, Eve, 2.20, 2.21, 2.110, 5.58, 9.48,
10.66, 10.67
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 13.19
Meyer, Carolyn, 8.36
Micklethwait, Lucy, 7.14
Millay, Edna St. Vincent, 10.97
Miller, Jane, 2.77
Miller, Jim Wayne, 5.59
Miller, Margaret, 2.78
Miller, Moira, 13.109
Mills, Lauren, 5.123
Milnes, Gerald, 10.33
Minarik, Else Holmelund, 6.96, 6.97,
6.248
Modesitt, Jeanne, 3.66
Modrell, Dolores, 6.98
Montresor, Beni, 13.110
Moore, Clement Clarke, 3.25
Moore, Inga, 5.26
Moore, Lilian, 10.34, 10.68
Mora, Pat, 3.4
Morgan, Helen, 6.16
Morgan, Pierr, 13.111
Morgan, Terri, 12.24
Morpurgo, Michael, 8.94
Morris, Ann, 2.79, 12.40, 13.112
Bin
Author Index
541
Morris, Judy K., 5.222
Morris, Linda Lowe, 8.69
Moseley, Keith, 2.151, 12.129
Moser, Barry, 13.20
Moss, Jeff, 10.69
Most, Bernard, 9.49, 11.155
Muldoon, Kathleen M., 5.303
Munro, Roxie, 12.51
Murphy, Jill, 5.124
Murphy; Jim, 5.286
Murphy, Shirley Rousseau, 6.297
Myers, Walter Dean, 5.41, 8.37, 12.71
Nabb, Magdalen, 5.60
Nash, Ogden, 10.98
National Gallery of Canada, 7.15
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds, 5.27, 5.174,
6.284
Neirnark, Anne E., 1.46
Nelson, Theresa, 8.81
Nesbit, E., 13.113
Neville, Emily Cheney, 5.321
Neville, Mary, 3.26
Newlands, Anne, 7.15
Newman, Robert, 2.18
Nichols, Janet, 1.47
Niland, Kilmeny, 3.27
Nims, Bonnie Larkin, 9.32
Nixon, Joan Lowery, 3.28
Nolan, Dennis, 8.1
Nones, Eric Jon, 6.324
Nordqvist, Sven, 3.29
Norman, Philip Ross, 6.99, 6.100
Novak, Matt, 6.101
Numeroff, Laura Joffe, 6.102
Nurmi, Kari E., 12.41
Nye, Naomi Shihab, 10.35
Oakes, Bill, 13.6
O'Dell, Scott, 8.20
O'Keefe, Susan Heyboer, 2.111
Opie, Iona, 2.132
Opie, Peter, 2.132
Oppenheim, Shulamith Levey, 5.125
Orgel, Doris, 5.175
Orlev, Uri, 8.95
Ormerod, Jan, 2.80, 5.28, 13.114
Osband, Gillian, 12.91
Osborne, Mary Pope, 1.48, 10.36,
13.176
Osofsky, Audrey, 5.304, 13.177
Otto, Carolyn, 6.103
Owens, Mary Beth, 2.22
Oxenbury, Helen, 9.14
Pacovska, Kveta, 2.112, 6.17
Page, P. K., 13.115
Parker, Nancy Winslow, 11.72
Parks, Rosa, 1.49
Parks, Van Dyke, 13.83
Parnall, Peter, 5.287
Parsons, Alexandra, 11.23
Paterson, Bettina, 2.81
Paterson, Katherine, 6.181, 6.182, 8.38,
9.15
Patron, Susan, 6.214
Patterson, Nancy Ruth, 5.126
Pattison, Darcy, 6.183
Patz, Nancy, 6.104
Paul, Ann Whitford, 12.25
Paulsen, Gary, 5.61, 5.245, 5.327, 8.82
Paxton,Tom, 13.7,13.8
Pearson, Susan, 6.105
Peck, Richard, 6.298
Peck, Robert Newton, 5.246, 5.247
Peck, Sylvia, 6.325
Pedersen, Judy, 5.29
Peet, Bill, 1.50
Pelham, David, 2.144
Pendergraft, Patricia, 5.176, 6.18
Peppin, Anthea, 7.16
Perrault, Charles, 13.116
Peters, David, 11.138, 11.156
Peters, Lisa Westberg, 11.114
Pettepiece, Thomas, 5.305
Pfanner, Louise, 6.249
Pfeffer, Susan Beth, 5.62
Pfister, Marcus, 6.106
Philip, Neil, 13.36, 13.149
Phillips, Tamara, 2.23
Pilkington, Brian, 3.30
Pinkwater, Daniel, 5.248, 6.266
Pitkanen, Matti A., 12.41
Pochocki, Ethel, 6.107
Polacco, Patricia, 3.5, 3.46, 5.42, 5.127,
5.177, 5.178, 5.199, 6.184, 6.259, 6304
Pomerantz, Charlotte, 5.322, 6.108
Porte, Barbara Ann, 5.128
Porter, A. P., 1.51
Potter, Beatrix, 2.145
Precek, Katharine Wilson, 8.63
Prelutsky, Jack, 10.37, 10.70, 10.71
Price, Leontyne, 7.5
619
542
Author Index
Pringle, Laurence, 6.251, 11.33, 11.53,
11.101, 12.109
Provensen, Alice, 6.215, 12.54
Pryor, Bonnie, 5.30
Puiver, Robin, 6.216
Quackenbush, Robert, 6.109
Quayle, Eric, 13.178
Radin, Ruth Yaffe, 5.7
Raffi, 2.162, 13.21, 13.22
Rand, Gloria, 5.8
Randolph, Sallie G., 12.32
Rankin, Lauren, 12.7
Rappaport, Doreen, 1.52, 12.72, 13.117
Ravilious, Robin, 6.110
Rawlins, Donna, 6.314
Ray, Deborah Kogan, 8.83
Ray, Delia, 12.73
Ray, Jane, 3.31
Rayevsky, Inna, 13.118
Reed, Lynn Rowe, 6.252
Reeder, Carolyn, 8.39
Reeves, Mona Rabun, 6.111
Regguinti, Gordon, 12.42
Reiser, Lynn, 2.113
Remkiewicz, Frank, 5.249, 6.217
Rendal, Justine, 6.305
Rice, Eve, 5.129
Richards, Roy, 11.124
Richardson, Jean, 13.23
Richardson, John, 5.130
Richmond, Robin, 1.53
Riddell, Chris, 6.253
Riha, Susanne, 11.34
Rikys, Bodel, 2.34
Rinaldi, Ann, 8.17
Ringgold, Faith, 6.254
Riordan, James, 13.42
Ritter, Lawrence S., 12.117
Roalf, Peggy, 7.17
Robbins, Ken, 11.149, 12.130, 12.131
Robbins, Phillip, 8.24
Robertson, Joanne, 6.285
Robertus, Polly M, 6.112
Rockwell, Anne, 5.288, 5.289
Rod anas, Kristina, 13.179
Rodda, Emily, 6.267
Rodgers, Frank, 6.255
Rodowsky, Colby, 5.179
Roe, Eileen, 5.131
Roe, Eliane Corbeil, 5.223
Roennfeldt, Mary, 5.262
Rogers, Jacqueline, 3.32
Rohmer, Harriet, 7.11
Rojany, Lisa, 2.152
Roop, Connie, 12.92
Roop, Peter, 12.92
Rose, Agatha, 9.16
Rosen, Michael, 6.185, 9.50, 10.38, 10.39,
13.24
Rosenberg, Liz, 6.256
Rosenberg, Maxine B., 12.110
Ross, Christine, 6.113
Ross, Tony, 5.180
Roth, Susan L., i.54, 5.200
Rounds, Glen, 8.40, 13.119
Rovetch, Lissa, 6.257
Rowland, Delia, 1.55
Royston, Angela, 11.35
Rubin, Cynthia Elyce, 2.24
Ruch, Sandi Barrett, 6.114
Rudolph, Marguerita, 4.16
Rush, Barbara, 13.128
Russo, Marisabina, 5.132-5.134
Ryan, Nolan, 1.56
Ryden, Hope, 11.80
Ryder, Joanne, 2.82, 5.31, 6.115, 10.72,
11.44
Rylant, Cynthia, 1.57, 5.32, 5.63, 5.135,
5.181, 5.201, 5.202, 10.73
Sabraw, John, 6.218
Sachar, Louis, 5.250
Sachs, Marilyn, 5.298
Sage, Alison, 13.53
St. George, Judith, 1.58, 12.55, 12.74
Salten, Felix, 4.11
Samuels, Barbara, 3.6, 5.251
San Souci, Robert D., 3.33, 7.6,
13.121-13.125
Sanders, Scott Russell, 8.41, 8.42
Sanderson, Ruth, 6.186
Sanfield, Steve, 13.120
Sankofa (David A. Anderson), 13.156
Sara, 2.173
Sattler, Helen Roney, 11.45, 11.81,
11.157
Saville, Lynne, 11.49
Schami, Rafik, 5.323
Scheffler, Ursel, 13.126
Schermbrucker, Reviva, 5.324
Schertle, Alice, 6.286
6£{)
Author Index
543
Schlein, Miriam, 5.290
Schmidt, Diane, 12.118
Schneider, Howie, 6.119
Schoenherr, John, 5.33
Schotter, Roni, 6.116
Schulman, L. M., 12.119
Schwartz, Alvin, 10.40, 10.41, 13.127
Schwartz, Amy, 4.5
Schwartz, David M., 11.141
Schwartz, Henry, 6.117
Schwartz, Howard, 13.128
Schwartz, Perry, 12.8
Schwartz, Roslyn, 6.118
Scieszka, Jon, 6.187, 6.299, 13.129
Scott, Ann Herbert, 2.114
Scott, Bill, 13.180
Seabrooke, Brenda, 10.74
Seaver, Richard, 8.5
Segal, Jerry, 6.188
Seidler, Tor, 13.38
Seixas, Judith S., 12.111
Seligson, Susan, 6.119
Selsam, Millicent E., 11.36, 11.37
Senna, Carl, 1.59
Seuss, Dr. (Theodor S. Geisel), 3.73
Shapiro, Arnold L., 2.83, 2.84
Sharmat, Andrew, 6.120
Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman, 3.34, 5.34,
5.182, 5.224, 5.263
Sharmat, Mitchell, 5.182, 5.224
Sharratt, Nick, 2.85
Shaw, Nancy, 9.51-9.53
Shecter, Ben, 6.287
Shefelman, Janice, 5.136, 8.64
Shelby, Anne, 2.25
Sheldon, Dyan, 5.137
Sheppard, Jeff, 2.115
Sherman, Josepha, 6.189
Sherrow, Victoria, 12.47
Shirley, Jean, 1.19
Shorto, Russell, 1.15
Shulevitz, Uri, 5.306
Shyer, Marlene Fanta, 6.288
Siebert, Diane, 10.99-10.101
Siegel, Beatrice, 12.75
Silverman, Erica, 3.57, 6.121
Silverman, Maida, 6.19
Silverthorne, Elizabeth, 12.43
Simon, Carly, 6.122
Simon, Paul, 13.25
Simon, Seymour, 11.10-11.13, 11.65,
11.73, 11.82, 11.115-11.117, 11.158
Simon, Sheridan, 1.60
Simpson, Gretchen Dow, 2.26
Singer, Marilyn, 2.86, 5.264, 6.123, 6.190,
10.75
Sis, Peter, 2.87, 2.174
Siy, Alexandra, 11.102
Skurzynski, Gloria, 8.70
Slate, Joseph, 3.35
Slavin, Bill, 13.26
Slepian, Jan, 5.183
Sloat, Teri, 2.116, 13.181
Small, Terry, 13.182
Smalls-Hector, Irene, 5.138
Smith, Barry, 8.7
Smith, Howard E., Jr., 12.93
Smith, Lane, 6.219
Smith, Mavis, 2.146
Smith, Trevor, 11.23
Smith, Wendy, 6.124
Smucker, Anna Egan, 8.84
Snape, Charles, 6.125
Snape, Juliet, 6.125
Snow, Alan, 2.27
Snyder, Zilpha Keatly, 5.184
Sobol, Donald J., 5.265
Solotareff, Gregoire, 3.36
Soto, Gary, 10.76
Souza, D. M., 11.54
Spinelli, Jerry, 5.185, 5.252, 5.307,
5.308
Springer, Nancy, 5.203
Spyri, Johanna, 4,12
Stadler, John, 9.17
Stafford, William, 10.102
Stanley, Diane, 1.61, 13.130
Stanley, Fay, 1.62
Staples, Suzanne Fisher, 5.325
Steele, Mary Q., 10.77
Stefanee-Ogren, Cathy, 6.126
Steig, Jeanne, 9.54
Steig, William, 6.127, 6.326
Stevens, Bryna, 1.63
Stevens, Janet, 13.131
Stevenson, James, 1.64, 3.37, 6.220, 6.221,
9.33
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 2.153, 4.13,
10.103
Stevenson, Sucte, 5.253
Stewig, John Warren, 13.132
Stirling, Ian, 11.83
Stock, Catherine, 2.28
Stoddard, Sandol, 12.105
Stolz, Mary, 5.139, 5.204, 8.8
Strom, Yale, 12.106
621
9„
544
Author Index
Suetake, Kunihiro, 10.6
Suggs, Welch, 6.297
Sullivan, George, 11.14
Sundgaard, Arnold, 6.128
Sutherland, Zena, 2.133
Sweet, Melissa, 13.27
Swenson, Eric, 12.120
Tadjo, Vfcronique, 13.133
Tafuri, Nancy, 2.175
Talbott, Hudson, 6.129
Tan, Amy, 5.140
Tanaka, Shelley, 12.78
Tarlow, Nora, 3.47
Taylor, Jane, 2.163
Taylor, Mildred D., 8.85, 8.86
Taylor, Scott, 6.130
Taylor, Theodore, 3.38, 5.9, 5.35
Te Kanawa, Kiri, 13.183
Teague, Mark, 6.131, 6.327
Teeters, Peggy, 1.65
Tejima, 13.134
Temple, Charles, 5.141
Terris, Daniel, 1.34
Thaler, Mike, 2.117
Thaler, Shmuel, 12.24
Thaxter, Celia, 1.66
Thomas, Elizabeth, 5.142
Thomas, Jane Resh, 5.205
Thomas, Patricia, 6.132
Thomson, David, 11.125
Thomson, Peggy, 12.14, 13.135
Thoreau, Henry David, 4.14
Thornhill, Jan, 2.118
Threadgall, Colin, 6.191
Thurber, James, 4.15
Thurman, Chuck, 5.206
Titherington, Jeanne, 2.164, 10.104
Tofts, Hannah, 12.26
Tolhurst, Marilyn, 6.133
Tompert, Ann, 6.134
Torre, Betty L., 13.136
Trease, Geoffrey, 5.266
Treece, Henry, 10.105
Tresselt, Alvin, 5.291, 12.15
Trimble, Stephen, 12.44
Turner, Ann, 5.292, 6.20, 6.135, 8.18, 8.
10.106
Turner, Charles, 6.136
Turner, Ethel, 10.107
Turner, Robyn Montana, 1.67
Tusa, Tricia, 5.254
Tyler, Linda Wagner, 3.39
Ushinsky, Konstantin, 4.16
VS,Leong, 13.137
Van Allsburg, Chris, 6.21
Van Caster, Nancy, 6.137
Van Fleet, Matthew, 2.119
Van Laan, Nancy, 6.138, 6.258, 13.184
Van Leeuwen, Jean, 3.58, 8.44, 9.18
van Pallandt, Nicolas, 6.139
Van Rynbach, Iris, 12.16
Varekamp, Marjolein, 2.147
Velthuijs, Max, 6.140
\fennema, Peter, 1.61
Ventura, Piero, 1.68, 1.69, 8.9
Verba, Joan Marie, 11.15
\ferdy, Violette, 7.7
Vernon, Adele, 11.46
Vincent, Gabrielle, 6.141
Voake, Charlotte, 13.138
Voce, Louise, 2.88
Voigt, Cynthia, 5.267
Volkmer, Jane Anne, 13.139
Vyner, Sue, 5.36
Waddell, Martin, 5.143, 6.142, 6.143
Wadsworth, Olive A., 2.134
Wagener, Gerda, 6.144
Waggoner, Karen, 5.225
Wagner, Karen, 6.145
Wahljan, 6.146, 13.140
Wallace, Bill, 5.186, 6.147, 8.65
Wallace-Brodeur, Ruth, 5.144
Wallis, Diz, 13.9
Walsh, Ellen Stoll, 6.148
Walter, F. Virginia, 12.27
Walter, Mildred Pitts, 3.69
Walton, Ann, 9.26
Walton, Rick, 9.26
Wangerin, Walter, Jr., 6.289
Warren, James A., 12.94
Waters, John F, 11.66
Waters, Kate, 12.56, 12.76
Waters, Tony, 6.149
Watson, Wendy, 2.135, 3.59, 13.28
Watts, Bemadette, 6.192, 13.10
Weil, Usl, 1.70, 12.95
Weir, Alison, 6.259
Weiss, Nicki, 2.89, 9.19
62%
Author Index
545
Weissman, Paul, 11.5
Weller, Francis Ward, 5.293
Wellington, Monica, 5.294, 6.150
Wells, Rosemary, 3.48, 6.151-6.154, 13.141
Wells, Tony, 2.88
Werner, Vivian, 7.8
West, Colin, 3.7
Westcott, Nadine Bernard, 2.154, 13.29
Wetterer, Margaret K., 13.185
Wexler, Jerome, 11.150
Whipple, Laura, 10.42
White, Laurence B., Jr., 11.126
White, Ryan, 1.71
White, Sandra Verrill, 11.67
Whitfield, Philip, 11.159
Whitman, Walt, 10.108
Whittier, John Greenleaf, 10.109
Wiesner, David, 6.155, 6.260, 6.328
Wild, Margaret, 5.328, 6.156
Wilde, Oscar, 13.142
Wildsmith, Brian, 3.40
Wilhelm, Hans, 3.41, 6.157
Wilkon, Piotr, 6.158
Willard, Nancy, 6.261, 7.18, 13.143
Williams, David, 5.295
Williams, Helen, 7.16
Williams, Karen Lynn, 5.326
Williams, Marcia, 13.186
Williams, Sherley Anne, 5.145
Williams, Sue, 2.35
Williams, Vera B., 2.90
Willis, Val, 6.222
Wilner, Isabel, 2.29
Wilson, Barbara Ker, 13.187
Wilson, Budge, 5.64
Wilson, Johnniece Marshall, 5.207
Wilson, Sarah, 5.255, 10.78
Winch, Madeleine, 6.159
Windham, Sophie, 13.144
Winfield, Dave, 12.120
Winthrop, Elizabeth, 5.187, 13.145
Wise, William, 13.146
Wiseman, B., 9.20
Wisler, G. Clifton, 8.45, 8.46
Wisniewski, David, 13.147, 13.188
Wojciechowski, Susan, 5.309
Wolkstein, Diane, 6.160, 13.148
Wood, A. J., 11.103
Wood', Audrey,' 5.146, 6.161, 6.162, 6.223,
6.262
Wood, Don, 6.262
Wood, Douglas, 6.193
Wood, Jakki, 2.120
Wood, Tim, 12.82
Woodruff, Elvira, 5.208, 5.256, 6.315
Woolf, Virginia, 6.163
Wormser, Richard, 1.72
Worth, Valerie, 3.42
Wouters, Anne, 2.176
Wright, Joan Richards, 11.72
Wu, Norbert, 11.112
Wulffson, Don L., 12.96, 12.97
Wyiiie, Stephen, 6.290
Wyman, Andrea, 8.66
Yarbrough, Camille, 5.147
Yeats, W. B., 13.149
Yektai, Niki, 6.164, 9.34
Yenawine, Philip, 7.19
Yep, Laurence, 8.67, 13.150, 13.151
Yolen, Jane, 2.136, 3.43, 3.60, 6.22, 6.165,
6.194, 6.195, 6.263, 6.291, 8.10, 8.87,
10.79, 10.80
Yorinks, Arthur, 6.224, 6.225
Yorke, Jane, 2.91
Yoshida,Toshi, 11.84, 11.85
Youdovin, Susan Schaalman, 3.67
Young, Ed, 13.11, 13.152
Young, Ruth, 2.165, 6.268
Ypsilantis, George, 1.15
Zalben, Jane Breskin, 3.68
Zelinsky, Paul O., 2.155
Zheleznikov, Vladimir, 5.310
Zheng Zhensun, 1 .73
Ziefert, Harriet, 5.209, 9.21, 9.55
Zimmerman, H. Werner, 13.153
Ziter,Cary B., 11.74
Zolotow, Charlotte, 5.148, 5.149, 6.264
Zwerger, Lisbeth, 13.154
623
Illustrator Index
Abbatieilo, Antonella, 2.61
Abel, Simone, 6.133
Abolafia, Yossi, 5.128, 6.96
Adams, Norman, 11.29
Agee, Jon, 6.196
Ahlberg, Allan, 3.8
Ahlberg, Janet, 3.8
Alborough, Jez, 6.81
Alcorn, Stephen, 6.226
Alexander, Ellen, 13.155
Aliki, 1.9, 3.9, 5.79, 11.128, 11.129, 11.151,
12.98
Allen, Jonathan, 5.242
Allen, Thomas B., 5.154, 5.295, 8.44, 8.53,
8.59, 12.119
Alley, R. W., 5.210
Allison, Diane Worfolk, 6.227
Aloise, Frank, 12.75
Amstutz, Andre\ 9.1
Ancona, George, 1.11, 6.228, 12.1, 12.4,
12.58
Anderson, Lena, 5.69, 5.70, 5.271, 10.77
Anderson, Wayne, 6.23, 13.42
Andrew, Robert, 12.91
Angel, Marie, 2.137
Anholt, Catherine, 2.36-2.38, 3.1, 9.2
Anholt, Laurence, 2.36-2.38
Anno, Mitsumasa, 2.39, 10.64, 11.140,
13.1
Apple, Margot, 6.116, 9.51-9.53
Argent, Kerry, 2.2, 2.138, 6.29
Arnold, Jeanne, 5.102
Arnold, Tedd, 13.45
Arnosky, Jim, 11.16, 11.17, 11.76, 11.88,
11.89
Aruego, Jose, 2.162
Ashabranner, Jennifer, 11.68, 12.59, 12.60
Aska, Warab<§, 7.10
Astley, Judy, 2.95
Babbitt, Natalie, 6.301
Bacon, Paul, 1.33
Baker, Alan, 5.11, 10.39
Baker, Jeannie, 5.270
Baker, Keith, 6.26, 6.302
Baker, Leslie, 5.12
Balian, Lorna, 6.4
Ballard, Robin, 6.5
Bang, Molly, 2.40, 10.6
Banish, Roslyn, 1.12
Barbour, Karen, 5.152
Bare, Colleen Stanley, 11.70
Barker, Cicely Mary, 6.316, 10.44
Barlow, Gillian, 13.146
Barnes, Jon, 12.26
Bamett, Ivan, 13.58
Barrett, Jennifer, 5.229
Barrett, Ron, 10.57
Bartle, Brian, 12.129
Barton, Byron, 9.3, 9.4, 13.46
Baruffi, Andrea, 6.238
Bash, Barbara, 11.38
Bassett, Jeni, 3.10
Bearden, Romare, 5.283
Beddows, Eric, 8.57, 10.51
Begin, Maryjane, 6.160
Beisner, Monika, 9.22
Bellville, Cheryl Walsh, 11.21, 11.142
Benson, Patrick, 6.143, 6.319
Bensusen, Sally J., 11.106
Bent, Jennifer, 2.1
Berger, Barbara Helen, 6.7
Bernard, George, 11.143
Bigger, Chuck, 11.74
Binch, Caroline, 5.301
Bird, E. J., 11.22
Birkinshaw, Linda, 2.151
Bjorkman, Steve, 5.40, 12.90, 12.121
Blake, Quentin, 2.5, 5.51, 6.169, 6.198,
6.206
Blake, Robert J., 5.74, 5.272, 10.106
Bloom, Lloyd, 8.78
Bloomfield, Michaela, 13.174
Blundell, Tony, 6.199
Blythe, Gary, 5.137
Bodmer, Karl, 12.35
Bodsworth, Nan, 6.200
Boix, Manuel, 6.19
Bond, Felicia, 2.45, 2.115, 6.102
Bonners, Susan, 5.76
Booth, George, 6.138
Bowen, Betsy, 2.6
Bowman, Leslie, 5.126, 8.79
Brady, Irene, 11.101
Breathed, Berkeley, 3.12, 6.30
Illustrator Index
547
Brent, Isabelle, 10.5, 12.103
Brett, Jan, 3.13, 6.31, 6.317, 10.91, 13.47,
13.48
Brewster, Patience, 6.174
Brierley, Louise, 9.23, 10.48
Brighton, Catherine, 1.17, 6.275
Brilihart, Julie, 5.43
Brix-Henker, Silke, 13.126
Broda, Ron, 3.18
Brown, Craig, 2.43, 2.166
Brown, Jane Clark, 9.15
Brown, Judith Gwyn, 6.168
Brown, Laurie Krasny, 11.130
Brown, Marc, 3.2, 3.72, 6.32-6.34, 11.90,
11.130, 12.123
Brown, Marcia, 7.7
Brown, Mary Barrett, 11.39
Brown, Rick, 5.153
Brown, Ruth, 2.7, 2.122
Browne, Anthony, 2.47, 6.35, 6.36, 6.277
Bruner, Stephen, 11.139
Brunkus, Denise, 5.182, 5.224, 5.256, 13.57
Brusca, Maria Christina, 2.161
Bruun, Peter, 11.131
Bryan, Ashley, 10.45, 13.12, 13.54
Buckley, Kate, 3.78
Bucknall, Caroline, 6.37
Buehner, Mark, 5.13
Bullock, Kathleen, 2.123
Burke, Susan Slattery, 9.26
Burkert, Nancy Ekholm, 13.55
Burleson, Joe, 6.284
Burningham, John, 6.233
Burns, Theresa, 5.155
Burrell, Galen, 11.42
Burrock, Gerhard, 12.17
Bursik, Rose, 6.308
Burton, Jane, 11.35
Butcher, Solomon, 1.21
Butler, Stephen, 13.56
Butterworth, Nick, 2.124, 2.167
Byard, Carole, 3.69, 5.145
By rd, Robert, 13.33
Byrd, Samuel, 1.4, 1.43
Carle, Eric, 5.15, 6.309, 10.42
Carlson, Nancy, 6.38, 6.39
Carmi, Giora, 3.62
Carrick, Donald, 5.82, 5.213
Carter, David A., 2.134, 2.148
Casale, Paul, 5.157, 5.185
Caseley, Judith, 2.51, 5.84-5.86
Casilla, Robert, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7
Catalano, Dominic, 6.128
Catalanotto, Peter, 5.181, 5.284, 8.34,
9.37, 10.73
Catrow, David, 6.107
Cauley, Lorinda Bryan, 2.125, 2.156, 9.38
Cazet, Denys, 6.40-6.42
Chalk, Gary, 6.11, 6.73
Chamberlain, Margaret, 2.139, 13.78,
13.107
Chamberlain, Sarah, 13.14
Chambless, Jane, 6.43
Chambliss, Maxie, 5.89
Charles, Donald, 6.44
Chartier, Normand, 6.145, 11.37
Chee Cheng-Khee, 6.193
Cherry, Lynne, 6.45, 11.91
Chess, Victoria, 6.65, 7.9, 10.54, 10.60
Chewning, Randy, 11.13
Chorao, Kay, 6.46, 13.60
Chouinard, Roger, 2.97
Christelow, Eileen, 2.98, 3.52
Circolo, Priscilla Posey, 6.126
Clark, Brenda, 5.78
Clark, Emma Chichester, 6.179, 6.201,
6.278
Claverie, Jean, 13.62
Clay, Wil, 13.140
Clement, Fredenc, 6.9
Clements, Gillian, 12.79
Clifton-Dey, Richard, 11.6
Club de Madres Virgen del Carmen of
Lima, Peru, 5.313
Coats, Laura Jane, 5.48
Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 2.74, 6.268
Cogancherry, Helen, 8.42
Cole, Babette, 6.202, 6.203
Collier, John, 7.8
Collington, Peter, 3.17
Conklin, Paul S., 12.9, 12.14, 12.31
Conover, Chris, 6.48
Cook, Scott, 4.4
Cooke, Andy, 2.96
Cooney, Barbara, 6.246, 8.11, 8.54, 8.87
Cooper, Floyd, 5.93
Cooper, Helen, 10.92
Corwin, Judith Hoffman, 12.19
Cotler, Joanna, 5.275
Councell, Ruth Tietjen, 1.63
Cousins, Lucy, 2.132, 2.141
Cousteau Society, 11.56
Cowcher, Helen, 5.276
Craft, K. Y, 13.106
625
548
Illustrator Index
Craig, Helen, 6.68, 6.212, 13.3
Cram, Bob, 12.120
Crespi, Francesca, 7.2
Crews, Donald, 1.22, 2.105, 5.2
Croll, Carolyn, 10.19, 11.108, 11.120,
13.65, 13.66
Cullen-Clark, Patricia, 8.63, 10.30
Cummings, Pat, 5.72, 5.139, 6.205, 7.9
Cundiff,L. L., 1.15
Cupp, David, 12.10
Cushman, Doug, 6.49, 6.50, 9.11
Dale, Penny, 5.143
Daly, Niki, 5.324
Darke, Alison Claire, 13.35, 13.40
Date, Margot, 6.122
Davis, Lambert, 13.44, 13.165
Davis, Susan, 3.39
Day, Alexandra, 2.168
de Groat, Diane, 2.21, 5.87, 5.107, 5.212
de Mejo, Oscar, 2.11, 12.102
deChristopher, Marlowe, 13.67
Degen, Bruce, 2.50, 6.10, 10.80
deGroat, Diane, 6.164
Delacre, Lulu, 3.19, 6.51
Delaney, Molly, 5.91
Demarest, Chris L., 6.120, 6.279, 10.14,
10.69, 13.98
Demi, 2.53-2.55, 10.11, 13.68
Denton, Kady MacDonald, 13.115
dePaola, Tomie, 1.24, 2.150, 3.20, 3.43,
3.71, 6.52-6.54, 13.69, 13.90
DeRan, David, 8.69
Deraney, Michael J., 6.121
deRosa, Dee, 5.163
Desaix, Debbi Durland, 6.236
Desimini, Lisa, 5.16, 5.292, 5.312, 6.256
Deuchar, Ian, 13.70, 13.109
Dewey, Ariane, 2.162
Dewey, Jennifer Owings, 11.25, 11.26,
11.158, 12.44, 12.93
Diamond, Donna, 8.49
Diaz, David, 10.76
Dijs, Carla, 2.149
Dillon, Diane, 6.182, 7.5, 7.9, 7.18, 10.82,
13.172
Dillon, Lee, 7.18
Dillon, Leo, 6.182, 7.5, 7.9, 7.18, 10.82,
13.172
Diodorov, Boris, 13.32
DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne, 1.31
Dixon, Tennessee, 1.16
Dodds, Siobhan, 11.132
Donnelly, Liza, 6.55
Donohue, Dorothy, 5.225
Dooling, Michael, 1.37, 3.74
Dorros, Arthur, 11.27, 11.95, 11.109, 11.110
Downing, Julie, 5.50, 5.83, 5.202, 6.13,
6.111
Drescher, Henrik, 6.27, 10.37
Duke, Kate, 13.22, 13.63
Dunrea, Olivier, 2.101
Dyer, Jane, 5.47, 6.165, 10.23
Eagle, Ellen, 6.98
Eagle, Mike, 12.85
Easmon, Carol, 5.311
Edwards, Michelle, 2.9
Egielski, Richard, 6.224, 6.225, 6.318, 7.9,
13.49
Ehlert, Lois, 2.10, 2.19, 2.30, 2.57, 5.277,
6.58, 7.9, 9.35, 13.71
Ellis, Jan Davey, 12.43
Elzbieta, 6.59
Emberley, Ed, 12.20
Emberley, Michael, 6.60
Engel, Diana, 6.61
Englander, Alice, 13.23
Erkel, Michael E., 12.34
Ernst, Lisa Campbell, 6.62, 7.9
Ewart, Claire, 6.294
Ewing, Carolyn, 12.15
Falconer, Elizabeth, 2.140
Falwell, Cathryn, 9.39
Farley, Rick, 6.189
Feelings, Tom, 7.9
Fieser, Stephen, 3.11
Fink, Joanne, 5.269
Finzel, Julia, 2.58
Fisher, Leonard Everett, 10.29, 13.158,
13.159
Fleming, Denise, 2.31, 2.102
Flora, 13.160
"Florian, Douglas, 2.59, 2.60, 5.278, 9.5,
9.40
Foreman, Michael, 1.28, 6.231, 8.5,
13.178, 13.183
Fowler, Jim, 11.59
Frampton, David, 4.9
Francisco, Melissa, 12.32
Frasconi, Antonio, 3.42
Frasier, Debra, 10.102
626
Illustrator Index
549
Frazee, Maria, 5.257
Friedman, Judith, 5.189, 5.194
Fuller, Elizabeth, 2.48
Gaber, Susan, 6.180
Gackenbach, Dick, 5.314
Gaffhey-Kessell, Walter, 11.28
Gal, Laszl6, 6.285, 13.72
Gammell, Stephen, 2.4, 5.6, 5.66, 6.245,
6.315, 13.127
Garland, Sarah, 5.94
Garza, Carmen Lomas, 7.11
Gaskin, Chris, 5.20
Geisel, Theodor S. (Dr. Seuss), 3.73
Geisert, Arthur, 2.104, 2.169
George, Jean Craighead, 5.3
George, Lindsay Barrett, 5.19
Geraghty, Paul, 6.63
Gibbons, Gail, 11.40, 11.57, 11.58, 11.97,
11.111, 11.144, 12.2, 12.45, 12.65,
12.126
Giffard, Hannah, 6.64
Gilchrist, Jan Spivey, 10.52
Gill, Madelaine, 9.32
Gilman, Phoebe, 6.207
Ginsburg, Max, 8.85
Glass, Andrew, 6.276
Glasser, Judy, 5.237
Goble, Paul, 6.170, 13.161-13.164
Goennel, Heidi, 2.32, 2.62
Goffe, Toni, 5.10
Golembe, Carla, 13.75
Gomboli, Mario, 2.63
Gomi, Taro, 9.25
Goode, Diane, 3.22, 5.236, 13.77
Goor, Ron, 11.50
Gorey, Edward, 6.292
Gottlieb, Dale, 2.110, 5.21, 6.137
Gouldthorpe, Peter, 10.107
Gourbault, Martine, 6.248
Graham, Alastair, 2.170
Graham, Mark, 5.30, 5.144
Graham, Thomas, 5.151
Graves, Linda, 5.58
Greenspun, Adele Aron, 12.107
Greenwald, Sheila, 5.97
Griego, Tony, 13.87
Guback, Georgia, 3.23
Guevara, Susan, 5.117
Gundersheimer, Karen, 9.24
Gustafson, Scott, 4.1
Guthrie, Woody, 2.157
Gutman, Bessie Pease, 10.22
Gwynne, Fred, 6.171
Hafner, Marylin, 2.33, 3.34
Hague, Michael, 2.163, 10.53, 10.81, 13.61
Hahn, Deborah, 13.39
Halak, Glenn, 5.98
Haldane, Suzanne, 11.135
Haley, Gail E., 13.81, 13.82
Hall, Melanie, 5.141
Halverson, Lydia, 5.67
Hamanaka, Sheila, 5.218, 10.66, 12.66,
13.64
Hanson, Peter E., 12.92
Harness, Cheryl, 2.82, 8.13
Harp, David, 11.43
Hausherr, Rosmarie, 11.136
Hawcock, David, 12.21
Hawkes, Kevin, 6.90, 13.167
Hawkins, Colin, 6.67
Hayes, Sarah, 2.107
Hays, Michael, 5.138, 5.159
Healy, Deborah, 6.289
Hearn, Diane Dawson, 5.52
Heine, Helme, 6.240
Heller, Nicholas, 6.312
Heller, Ruth, 9.43
Hemmant, Lynette, 6.80
Henkes, Kevin, 5.101, 6.69
Henwood, Simon, 6.208
Hepworth, Cathi,2.12
Herfiman, Lisa, 13.180
Hewett, Richard, 11.75
Hewitson, Jennifer, 8.29
Heyman, Ken, 2.79
Hill, Eric, 2.143
Hillenbrand, Will, 5.34, 13.157
Himler, Ronald, 5.191, 8.18
Himmelman, John, 5.166, 6.70, 9.8
Hirschi, Ron, 11.48
Hirsh, Marilyn, 6.279
Hissey, Jane, 6.303
Hoban, Lillian, 2.42, 2.65, 3.53, 3.76, 3.79,
5.103, 5.108, 5.110, 5.125
Hoban, Tana, 2.66-2.68, 2.171, 2.172
Hoff, Syd, 10.41
Hoffman, Rosekrans, 3.51
Hogrogian, Nonny, 5.116, 5.168, 13.5
Hoi, Coby, 5.281
Holland, Claudia Porges, 2.15
Holmes, Sally, 13.36
Horenstein, Henry, 12.112
ERIC
627
550
Illustrator Index
Howard, Richard, 12.11
Howe, John, 4.8, 6.310
Howell, Kathleen Collins, 5.179, 10.67
Howell, Troy, 13.43, 13.176
Hughes, Shirley, 5.105, 5.106
Humphries, Tudor, 5.268
Hurd, Thacher, 6.72, 6.103
Hutchins, Laurence, 5.238
Hutchins, Pat, 5.111, 6.320
Hyman, Trina Schart, 3.63, 6.166, 7.1,
13.168
Ichikawa, Satomi, 5.95, 5.282
Ingpen, Robert, 4.13
Ingraham, Erick, 5.14
Inouye, Carol, 13.136
Isaacson, Philip M., 12.46
Isadora, Rachel, 2.165, 5.316, 5.317, 7.4,
12.105, 13.88
Ives, Penny, 13.76
James, Ann, 6.56, 9.44
Jaques, Faith, 2.133
Jaspersohn, William, 11.146
Jeffers, Susan, 2.44, 6.244, 11.92
Jenkin-Pearce, Susie, 10.1
Jenkins, Mary Price, 10.87
Johnson, Arden, 6.146
Johnson, Jean, 12.3
Johnson, Lonni Sue, 2.99
Johnson, Meredith, 5.252
Johnson, Neil, 12.22
Johnson, Pamela, 5.318
Johnson, Stephen T., 13.122
Johnson, Steve, 5.274, 6.187, 8.84
Jonas, Ann, 2.13, 2.70, 3.3
Jones, Carol, 2.127,2.159
Jones, John R., 12.96
Jordan, Jael, 13.74
Joyce, William, 6.75, 6.91, 13.191
Kaila, Kaarina, 13.41
Kaiser, Walter, 12.27
Kakkak, Dale, 12.42
Kalish, Lionel, 5.209
Kalman, Maira, 6.76
Kandoian, Ellen, 12.49
Karas, G. Brian, 6.216
Karlin, Bernie, 2.92
Karlin, Nurit, 6.77
Kastner, Jill, 8.41
Keegan, Marcia, 12.39
Keller, Holly, 5.195, 6.78, 11.2, 11.61
Kelley, True, 11.3
Kellogg, Steven, 6.66, 6.87, 7.9, 11.141,
13.93, 13.189
Kemp, Moira, 2.128
Kendall, Russ, 12.13, 12.76
Kessler, Leonard, 11.41
Kettner, Christine, 6.79
Khalsa, Dayal Kaur, 5.54
King, Elizabeth, 11.147
Kitamura, Satoshi, 6.273
Kitchen, Bert, 2.71, 11.79
Kleven, Elisa, 6.237
Kneen, Maggie, 3.24
Kniffke, Sophie, 2.69
Knight, Christopher G., 11.99, 11.153
Knight, Hilary, 10.17, 10.20
Koch, Michelle, 2.72
Koeppen, Peter, 8.3
Konigsburg, E. L., 5.56
Koontz, Robin Michal, 6.306, 9.28, 13.18
Kors, Erika, 11.118, 11.119
Koshkin, Alexander, 13.145
Kraus, Robert, 6.83
Krupinski, Loretta, 1.66, 5.5, 13.79
Kunhardt, Edith, 3.45
Kuskin, Karla, 2.73, 10.58
Kyte, Dennis, 6.85
Lacey, Carol, 6.115
Lacome, Julie, 2.14
LaMarche, Jim, 5.77, 6.323
Lamb, Susan Condie, 1.36
Lang, Aubrey, 11.83
Lang, Cecily, 3.4
Langley, Jonathan, 2.130, 13.99
Laroche, Giles, 2.56, 10.89
Lattimore, Deborah Nourse, 6.175, 7.13,
13.169
Lavallee, Barbara, 11.107
La vies, Bianca, 11.71
Lawrence, John, 10.15
Lawson, Carol, 2.131
Leder, Dora, 2.23
Lee, Brian, 6.290
Lee, Ed, 1.15
Lee, Robert J., 3.56
Leedy, Loreen, 3.77, 11.127, 12.5
Lemieux, Michele, 3.16, 10.3
Lent, Blair, 6.209
623
Illustrator Index
551
Leonard, Richard, 1.55
Lessac, Frane\ 2.86, 5.322, 13.13, 13.187
LeTord, Bijou, 9.10
Lewin, Betsy, 3.55
Lewin, Ted, 5.293, 5.315, 8.19, 8.62, 8.76,
10.74, 10.79
Lewis, T., 1.15
Life, Kay, 5.214
Ullie, Patricia, 5.169
Lilly, Charles, 12.72
Lindenbaum, Pija, 5.23
Lionni, Leo, 6.88
Littlewood, Valerie, 8.89, 12.87
Lloyd, Megan, 3.26, 11.113
Lobel, Anita, 2.16, 5.149, 6.177, 13.15,
13.86
Lobel, Arnold, 6.279
Locker, Thomas, 4.10, 8.6, 10.4, 10.12
Long, Sylvia, 2.106
Lopez, Judith, 11.44
LoPrete, Tere, 9.29
Lorraine, Walter, 6.243
LoTurco, Laura, 12.47
Lovejoy, Lois, 11.20
Lowe, Wesley, 11.104
Lubin, Leonard, 6.47
Ludwig, Warren, 6.178, 13.91, 13.102
Lynch, P. J., 13.37, 13.113, 13.149
Macauley, David, 9.45
MacCarthy, Patricia, 2.109, 6.211, 9.46
MacCombie, Turi, 10.43
Machotka, Hana, 11.32
Madden, Don, 6.6
Maestro, Giulio, 5.57, 9.30, 11.62, 12.88
Magee, Doug, 2.18
Mak, Kam, 5.290
Mandel, Saul, 9.55
Mangelsen, Thomas D., 11.98
Manson, Christopher, 13.17, 13.171
Marcellino, Fred, 13.38, 13.116
Marchesi, Stephen, 4.6
Margolies, Barbara A., 12.50
Maritz, Nicolaas, 5.320
Marklew, Gilly, 5.18
Marschall, Ken, 11.104
Marsh, James, 10.65
Marshall, James, 6.89, 6.213, 9.12, 9.13,
10.98, 13.92, 13.103
Mathers, Petra, 5.55
Mathis, Melissa Bay, 6.136
McClure, Gillian, 10.84
McCord, Kathleen Garry, 10.68
McCue, Lisa, 5.215, 6.135
McCully, Emily Arnold, 5.75, 5.217, 6.92,
6.93, 8.52
McCurdy, Michael, 10.56
McDermott, Dennis, 13.148
McDermott, Gerald, 13.108
McDermott, Michael, 12.81
McDonald, Suse, 13.6
McGinley-Nally, Sharon, 13.59
McKeating, Eileen, 5.109
McMillan, Bruce, 2.76, 9.47
McPhail, David, 6.94, 6.234, 6.247
McRae, Rodney, 2.8
Meddaugh, Susan, 3.50, 5.44, 6.95, 10.46
Melnyczuk, Peter, 3.21
Messenger, Jannat, 2.153
Michaels, James, 12.18
Michaut, Valene, 13.25
Michl, Reinhard, 6.144
Migdale, Lawrence, 12.37, 12.38
Mikolaycak, Charles 13.94
Miller, Jane, 2.77
Miller, Margaret, 2.78
Mills, Lauren, 5.123, 13.124
Milone, Karen, 12.116
Minor, Wendell, 6.264, 10.99, 10.100
Minton, Barbara, 5.49
Mirocha, Paul, 11.18
Molk, Laurel, 10.18
Montresor, Beni, 13.110
Moodie, Fiona, 6.167
Moore, Inga, 5.26
Moreton, Ann, 11.51
Morgan, Pierr, 13.111
Morgan, Terri, 12.24
Morrill, Leslie, 3.54, 6.71, 6.147, 6.251,
10.28
Moser, Barry, 4.3, 5.63, 6.195, 6.282,
10.47, 10.105, 13.20, 13.80, 13.83,
13.143, 13.166, 13.170, 13.190
Most, Bernard, 9.49, 11.155
Mullins, Patricia, 6.74, 9.41
Munro, Roxie, 12.51
Munsinger, Lynn, 2.111, 10.9
Nerlove, Miriam, 3.67
Newman, Robert, 2.18
Newsom, Carol, 5.230
Newton, Jill, 10.59
Niland, Kilmeny, 3.27
Nolan, Dennis, 6.194, 8.1, 8.60, 10.72
er|c
629
552
Illustrator Index
Nones, Eric Jon, 6.324
Nordqvist, Sven, 2.29
Norman, Philip Ross, 6.99, 6.100
Novak, Matt, 6.101
Oakes, Bill, 13.6
Oberdieck, Bernhard, 6.305
O'Brien, John, 6.28, 9.42
O'Neill, Catharine, 10.26
Orecchia, Giulia, 2.61
Ormai, Stella, 6.84
Ormerod, Jan, 2.80, 2.103, 5.28, 10.34,
13.114
Overlie, George, 3.70
Owens, Gail, 1.25, 5.265, 8.56
Owens, Mary Beth, 2.22
Oxenbury, Helen, 6.15, 6.142, 9.14, 9.50
Pacovskd, Kveta, 2.112, 6.17
Palin, Nicki, 13.175
Palmisciano, Diane, 2.74
Pang, Alex, 11.124
Parker, Nancy Winslow, 5.129, 5.240, 9.7,
10.109, 11.72
Parker, Robert Andrew, 6.134, 6.325
Parker, Tom, 2.17
Parnall, Peter, 5.287
Parton, Steven, 11.47
Paterson, Bettina, 2.81
Patz, Nancy, 6.104
Peacock, Irvine, 12.122
Pearson, Tracey Campbell, 3.28, 5.216
Peck, Beth, 3.15, 3.75, 5.167, 10.97
Pedersen, Judy, 5.29
Peet, Bill, 1.50
Pelham, David, 2.144
Penney, Ian, 2.100
Perols, Sylvaine, 2.69
Pertzoff, Alexander, 5.24
Peters, David, 11.138, 11.156
Pfanner, Louise, 6.249
Pfeffer, Susan Beth, 5.62
Pfister, Marcus, 6.106
Philpot, Graham, 6.242
Pienkowski, Jan, 3.44
Pierard, John, 6.204
Pilkey, Dav, 6.188
Pilkington, Brian, 3.30
Pinkney, Brian, 5.1, 6.283, 8.30
Pinkney, J. Brian, 13.121
Pinkney, Jerry, 5.279, 6.176, 7.9, 10.75,
12.101, 13.100
Pinkwater, Daniel, 5.248, 6.266
Pitkanen, Matti A., 12.41
Polacco, Patricia, 3.5, 3.46, 5.42, 5.127,
5.177, 5.178, 5.199, 6.184, 6.250, 6.304
Poppel, Hans, 2.41
Powell, Whitney, 11.87
Powzyk, Joyce, 11.157
Poydar, Nancy, 5.220
Priceman, Marjorie, 6.258
Primavera, Elise, 3.60
Provensen, Alice, 6.215, 12.54
Quackenbush, Robert, 6.109
Rackham, Arthur, 4.7
Radunsky, Vladimir, 10.96
Rand, Ted, 5.8, 5.99, 5.304, 10.83, 10.90,
10.94, 10.103, 11.114
Rankin, Lauren, 12.7
Ransome, James E., 5.53
Ravilious, Robin, 6.110
Rawlins, Donna, 6.156, 6.197, 6.314
Ray, David, 6.274, 10.25
Ray, Deborah Kogan, 5.197, 6.259, 8.27,
8.72, 8.83, 10.85
Ray, Jane, 3.31, 12.104
Rayevsky, Robert, 6.190, 13.7, 13.8, 13.118
Reade, Deborah, 12.44
Redenbaugh, Vlcki Jo, 5.142
Reed, Lynn Rowe, 6.252
Reiser, Lynn, 2.113
Remkiewicz, Frank, 5.249, 6.217
Riccio, Frank, 1.15
Richardson, John, 5.130
Riches, Judith, 10.86
Riddell, Chris, 6.253
Riggio, Anita, 5.92, 5.235
Riha, Susanne, 11.34
Rikys, Bodel, 2.34
Ringgold, Faith, 6.254
Ritz, Karen, 5.302
Rivlin, Lilly, 12.40
Robbins, Ken, 11.149, 12.130, 12.131
Robins, Arthur, 13.24
Robinson, Andrew, 11.31
Robinson, Charles, 5.247
Rockwell, Harlow, 5.289
Rockwell, Lizzy, 5.288, 5.289
Rodanas, Kristina, 13.179
6:n>
Illustrator Index
Rodell, Don, 11.29
Rodgers, Frank, 6.255
Roennfeldt, Robert, 5.262
Roffey, Maureen, 2.75
Rogasky, Barbara, 10.62
Rogers, Jacqueline, 3.32, 5.46, 5.131,
13.105
Rogers, Lynn, 11.33
Rombola, John, 2.93
Root, Kimberly Bulcken, 10.33, 13.95
Rosenberry, Vera, 10.95
Rosenblum, Richard, 11.105
Ross, Christine, 6.113
Ross, Tony, 5.180, 6.172, 11.96
Roth, Susan L„ 5.200
Rothman, Michael, 5.31
Rounds, Glen, 832, 8.40, 13.16, 13.119
Rovetch, Lissa, 6.257
Russell, Lynne, 2.108
Russo, Marisabina, 5.132-5.134
Ryan, Susannah, 9.34
Ryden, Hope, 11.80
Rylands, Ljiljana, 13.112
Sabraw, John, 6.218
Sabuda, Robert, 4.14, 10.108, 12.80
Salter, Safaya, 13.4
Samuels, Barbara, 3.6, 5.251
San Souci, Daniel, 3.33, 13.123
Sanderson, Ruth, 6.186
Sandin, Joan, 10.50
Santoro, Christopher, 11.81
Sara, 2.173
Saville, Lynne, 11.49
Sayles, Elizabeth, 5.206
Schick, Joel, 5.250
Schields, Gretchen, 5.140
Schindler, S. D., 3.57, 5.25, 5.239, 5.285,
6.86, 11.64
Schmidt, Diane, 12.118
Schmidt, George, 5.65
Schmidt, Karen Lee, 10.36
Schneider, Dean, 11.46
Schneider, Howie, 6.119
Schoenherr, John, 5.33
Schumacher, Claire, 9.21
Schwartz, Amy, 4.5, 6.117, 7.9, 8.77
Schwartz, Carol, 2.20
Schwartz, Roslyn, 6.118
Schweninger, Ann, 3.58, 9.18, 10.32
Seligson, Susan, 6.119
Seltzer, Meyer, 11.126
Seuss, Dr. (Theodor S. Geisel), 3.73
Sewall, Marcia, 5.205
Shannon, David, 8.10, 13.101, 13.173
Sharratt, Nick, 2.85
Shecter, Ben, 6.287
Shefelman, Tom, 5.136, 8.64
Shelley, John, 6.222
Shenon, Mike, 6.214
Shulevitz, Uri, 5.306, 13.128
Shute, Linda, 5.303
Simont, Marc, 4.15, 5.148, 5.263, 11.152
Simpson, Gretchen Dow, 2.26
Sims, Blanche, 5.261
Sis, Peter, 2.87, 2.174, 3.49, 6.281
Sisco, Tun, 1.15
Slavin, Bill, 9.9, 13.26
Sloat, Ten, 2.116, 13.181
Small, David, 9.48, 12.53
Small, Terry, 13.182
Smath, Jerry, 2.117
Smith, Barry, 8.7
Smith, Cat Bowman, 6.123
Smith, Craig, 2.52
Smith, Jessie Willcox, 2.94
Smith, Jos. A., 8.26
Smith, Lane, 6.219, 6.299, 7.9, 13.129
Smith, Mavis, 2.146
Smith, Robert L.,1.15
Smith, Tony, 11.31
Smith, Wendy, 6.124, 6.210
Snape, Charles, 6.125
Snape, Juliet, 6.125
Sneed, Brad, 5.193
Snow, Alan, 2.27
Snyder, Joei, 2.152
Solotareff, GnSgoire, 3.36
Soman, David, 5.112-5.115
Sorensen, Henri, 5.291
Spirin, Gennady, 13.31, 13.53, 13.104,
13.125
Spohn, Kate, 9.16
Spowart, Robin, 2.160, 3.65, 3.66
Springer, Harriett, 11.36
Stadler, John, 9.17
Stanley, Diane, 1.61, 1.62, 13.130
Steig, William, 6.127, 6.326, 9.54
Stevens, Janet, 6.25, 6.112, 13.96, 13.131
Stevenson, Harvey, 10.16
Stevenson, James, 1.64, 3.37, 5.297, 6.97,
6.220, 6.221, 9.33, 10.71
Stevenson, Su<jie, 5.32, 5.135, 5.253, 9.36
Stock, Catherine, 2.28, 5.164, 5.326
Street, Janet, 10.88
S3 1
554
Illustrator Index
Strom, Yale, 12.106
Sweat, Lynn, 2.114
Sweet, Melissa, 5.280, 13.27, 13.84
Szilagyi, Mary, 5.119
Taback, Simrns, 9.27
Tadjo, VGronique, 13.133
Tafuri, Nancy, 2.175, 6.108, 9.6
Talbott, Hudson, 6.129
Tanner, Jane, 6.229
Taylor, Kim, 1135
Taylor, Scott, 6.130
Taylor, Tamar, 6.230
Teague, Mark, 6.131, 6.327
Teasdale, Denise, 5.22
Tejima, 13.134
Telander, Todd, 11.55
Thaler, Shmuel, 12.24
Tharlet, Eve, 13.52
Thomson, David, 11.125
Thornhill, Jan, 2.118
Thornton, Peter J., 5.38
Threadgall, Colin, 6.191
Tiegreen, Alan, 2.126, 10.7, 10.8
Titherington, Jeanne, 2.164, 10.104
Tomes, Margot, 2.136, 6.286, 13.89, 13.132
Treherne, Katie Thamer, 13.34
Tripp, Wallace, 6.132
Trivas, Irene, 2.25, 6.232
Truesdell, Sue, 10.40, 10.61
Tseng, Jean, 6.183
Tseng, Mou-Sien, 6.183
Tudor, Tasha, 10.49
Tusa, Tricia, 5.254
Twinn, Colin, 2.145
Ulrich, George, 5.244
Ungerer, Tomi, 4.12
Utton, Peter, 2.142
VS, Leong, 13.137
Vaes, Alain, 13.97
Vagin, Vladimir, 6.24, 6.181
Vainio, Pirkko, 5.60
Valet, P.M., 2.69
Van Allsburg, Chris, 6.21, 7.9
Van Fleet, Matthew, 2.119
van Pallandt, Nicolas, 6.139
Van Rynbach, Iris, 12.16
Varekamp, Marjolein, 2.147
\felthuijs, Max, 6.140
Ventura, Piero, 1.68, 1.69, 8.9
Vidal, Beatriz, 13.184
Vincent, Gabrielle, 6.141
Vitale, Stefano, 2.3
Vivas, Julie, 2.35, 5.328, 6.163
Voake, Charlotte, 13.2, 13.138
Voce, Louise, 10.93
Volkmer, Jane Anne, 13.139
Vyner, Tim, 5.36
Waldherr, Kris, 7.6
Waldman, Bryna, 13.,30
Waldman, Neil, 6.173
Wallis, Diz, 13.9
Wallner, Alexandra, 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8
Wallner, John, 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.129,
10.21
Walsh, Ellen Stoll, 6.148
Ward, John, 13.120
Warhola, James, 6.105, 13.135
Warren, James A., 12.94
Waters, Tony, 6.149
Watson, Brian, 12.129
Watson, Richard Jesse, 6.241, 6.261
Watson, Wendy, 2.135, 3.59, 13.28
Watts, Barrie, 11.35
Watts, Bernadette, 6.192, 13.10
Weatherby, Mark Alan, 5.286
Weihs, Erika, 4.16
Weil, Lisl, 1.70, 12.95
Weisgard, Leonard, 2.46
Weiss, Ellen, 2.64
Weiss, Nicki, 2.89, 9.19
Weissman, Bari, 2.74, 2.83, 3.61
Wellington, Monica, 2.84, 5.294, 6.150
Wells, Rosemary, 3.48, 6.151-6.154, 13.141
Wenzel, David, 13.85
Werner, Marlene Hill, 11.29
West, Colin, 3.7
Westcott, Nadine Bernard, 2.154, 2.158,
13.29
Weston, Martha, 5.187, 12.128
Wexler, Jerome, 11.150
Wheelwright, Sidnee, 11.93
Wick, Walter, 9.31
Wickstrom, Sylvie, 3.14
Wiesner, David, 6.155, 6.260, 6.328, 7.9,
13.150, 13.151
Wijngaard, Juan, 3.64
Wild, Jocelyn, 6.82
Wildsmith, Brian, 3.40
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Wilhelm, Hans, 3.41, 6.157
Wilkon, Jozef, 6.158
Williams, Garth, 5.204, 10.70
Williams, Marcia, 13.186
Williams, Richard, 5.264
Williams, Vera B., 2.90
Willock, Harry, 2.144
Wilson, April, 11.103
Wilson, Kathleen Atkins, 13.156
Wilson, Sarah, 5.255, 10.78
Wimmer, Mike, 1.30, 10.101, 12.124
Winch, Madeleine, 6.159
Windham, Sophie, 13.144
Winter, Jeanette, 12.25
Wiseman, B., 9.20
Wisenfeld, Alison, 11.145
Wisniewski, David, 13.147, 13.188
Wolff, Ashley, 2.29, 3.35, 13.21
Wood, Audrey, 5.146, 6.161, 6.162, 6.223
Wood, Don, 6.262
Wood, Jakki, 2.120, 6.57
Woodruff, Jess, 5.208
Woodruff, Noah, 5.208
Woods, Michael J., 4.11
Wouters, Anne, 2.176
Wright, Beth, 13.185
Wright, Carol, 5.17
Wright, Orville, 1.29
Wright, Wilbur, 1.29
Wunsch, Marjory, 6.114
Wynne, Patrick, 6.322
Yang Ming-Yi, 13.117
Yoshida, Toshi, 11.84, 11.85
Young, Ed, 2.49, 5.7, 5.273, 10.24, 13.11,
13.142, 13.152, 13.177
Young, Jerry, 11.23
Young, Noela, 6.267
Younker, Linda Quartman, 11.48, 11.69
Zaiben, Jane Breskin, 3.68, 10.13
Zallinger, Jean Day, 11.45
Zeldis, Malcah, 10.55
Zelinsky, Paul O., 2.155, 5.158
Zheng Zhensun, 1.73
Ziebel, Peter, 12.12
Zimmer, Dirk, 6.279
Zimmerman, H. Werner, 13.153
Zwerger, Lisbeth, 13.51, 13.154
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Subject Index
Actors and acting, 3.32, 5.105, 5.166,
5.301, 6,92, 6.93, 6.101, 6.168, 8.57,
13.39, 13.55
Adoption, 1.12, 5.35, 5.302, 12.110
Adventure, 1.16, 1.52, 4.6, 4.13, 5.1-5.9,
5.99, 5.227, 5.260, 6.1-6.5, 6.8, 6.10,
6.11, 6.15, 6.19, 6.47, 6.73, 6.139,
6.190, 6.224, 6.236, 6.299, 8.47, 10.90,
12.97, 13.95, 13.159, 13.168
Africa, 5.311, 5.316-5.318, 5.320, 5.324,
5.326, 6.1, 6.127, 6.166, 6.185, 7.5,
11.84, 11.85, 12.41, 12.50, 13.30,
13.133, 13.156, 13.188
African American folklore, 13.83, 13.100
African Americans, 1.4, 1.6, 1.20, 1.22,
1.23, 1.33, 1.35, 1.40, 1.45, 1.49,
1.51, 1.59, 2.161, 2.165, 3.69, 5.1,
5.2, 5.39, 5.41, 5.53, 5.112-5.115,
5.138, 5.139, 5.141, 5.145, 5.147,
5.159, 5.177, 5.190, 5.207, 5.220,
5.279, 5.301, 6.227, 6.254, 6.283, 7.3,
8.20, 8.30, 8.35, 8.37, 8.85, 8.86,
10.52, 12.70-12.72, 13.12, 13.120,
13.121, 13.140
African folklore, 13.30, 13.75, 13.101,
13.108
Aging, 3.30, 5.48, 5.65, 5.66, 5.115, 5.180,
5.193, 5.208, 5.225, 5.297, 6.314, 13.134
AIDS, 1.71, 5.194, 11.136
Airplanes, 1.29, 2.18, 5.275, 6.196, 6.228,
6.308, 12.21, 12.124, 12.127
Alabama, 5.162
Alaska, 5.33, 10.82, 11.102, 12.13, 12.37
Alberta, 8.50
Aliens, 6.204, 6.266, 6.272, 6.273, 11.127
Allegories, 6.310, 6.322
Alligators, 2.148, 3.45, 3.52, 6.61, 11.70
Alphabet books, 2.1-2.29, 2.74, 2.137,
3.47, 7.14, 9.54, 12.3, 12.7, 12.25
American folklore, 13.44, 13.87, 13.140
American Revolution, 8.18, 10.94
Amish, 5.42, 12.30, 12.34
Amphibians, 11.71, 11.72
Ancient civilizations, 6.8, 11.86, 12.44,
12.82, 12.93, 13.169
Animal fantasy, 6.23-6.165
Animal rights, 12.109
Animal sounds, 2.43, 2.72-2.74, 2.77,
2.84, 5.15, 5.240, 5.285, 6.57, 6.74,
12.15, 13.17, 13.27, 13.63
Animal tracks, 11.27, 11.76
Animals, 2.2, 2.13, 2.20, 2.21, 2.39, 2.49,
2.53, 2.58, 2.96, 2.101, 2.102, 2.118,
2.119, 2.123, 2.129, 2.134, 2.137,
2.146, 2.149, 2.154, 3.2, 3.27, 3.76,
4.9, 5.10, 5.35, 5.271, 5.282, 5.287,
5.291, 6.11, 6.23-6.165, 6.223, 6.233,
6.247, 6.258, 7.10, 9.6, 9.9, 9.13,
9.17, 10.1, 10.6, 10.11, 10.20, 10.39,
10.42, 10.47, 10.55, 10.56, 10.59,
10.60, 10.64, 10.65, 10.70, 10.72,
10.75, 10.106, 11.16-11.85, 11.95,
11.98, 11.101, 11.103, 11.132, 12.50,
12.103, 12.104, 13.4, 13.7, 13.16,
13.18, 13.28, 13.40, 13.41, 13.48,
13.83, 13.100, 13.102, 13.115, 13.141,
13.153, 13.190
Animators, 1.27
Antarctica, 5.276
Anthologies, 2.133, 3.22, 3.43, 3.49, 3.72,
5.298, 5.305, 6.82, 6.185, 6.201, 6.263,
6.278, 6.279, 6.283, 6.291, 10.1-10.42,
12.119, 13.5, 13.8, 13.12, 13.15, 13.49,
13.50, 13.60, 13.61, 13.73, 13.74, 13.77,
13.85, 13.101, 13.120, 13.127-13.129,
13.138, 13.144, 13.149-13.151, 13.154,
13.166, 13.176, 13.180, 13.183
Ants, 2.12, 5.243
Appalachia, 1.36, 5.27, 5.59, 5.63, 5.123,
8.59, 10.33, 13.20
Apples, 5.288, 13.72, 13.126
Arab Americans, 12.31
Archeology, 11.86, 11.87, 11.104
Archery, 13.182
Architecture, 12.46
Arctic, 6.115, 12.37, 12.78, 13.21
Arizona, 11.107
Armenian Americans, 5.116
Art and artists, 1.21, 1.22, 1.28, 1.46, 1.50,
1.53, 1.64, 1.67, 1.69, 1.73, 2.24, 3.47,
5.51, 5.74, 5.100, 5.230, 6.35, 6.52,
6.93, 6.160, 6.226, 6.255, 6.309,
7.9-7.19, 8.54, 11.88, 11.89, 12.20,
12.26, 12.60, 13.18, 13.19
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Asia, 1.54, 1.73, 5.140, 5.268, 5.290, 5.321,
6.3, 6.109, 6.134, 6.175, 6.183, 6.185,
6.314, 12.14
Asteroids, 11.1, 11.7, 11.12
Astronauts, 1.14, 11.4, 11.14
Astronomy, 3.11, 11.1-11.15
Aunts and uncles, 3.4, 5.5, 5.65, 5.73,
5.79, 5.83, 5.109, 5.116, 5.117, 5.129,
5.130, 5.190, 5.194, 5.199, 5.201, 5.207,
5.248, 5.327, 6.24, 6.52, 6.61, 6.84,
6.211, 6.272, 6.281, 6.293, 8.23, 8.37,
8.39, 8.45, 8.77, 8.78, 13.141, 13.168
Australia, 2.138, 3.27, 6.56, 6.109
Autobiography, 1.12, 1.18, 1.22, 1.25,
1.28, 1.42, 1.49, 1.50, 1.56, 1.57, 1.64,
1.66, 1.71
Autumn, 5.288, 6.242, 11.98
Babies, 2.90, 2.168, 5.68, 5.94, 5.105,
5.133, 5.143, 5.212, 6.46, 6.64, 6.69,
6.202, 6.221, 6323, 8.79, 11.35, 11.132,
13.177
Baby-sitters and baby-sitting, 3.52, 5.22,
5.68, 5.225, 5.235, 6.32, 6.89
Badgers, 6.121, 13.90
Balloons, 12.22
Banshees, 6.274
Barns, 6.244
Baseball, 1.33, 1.40, 1.56, 5.157, 5.263,
12.113, 12.117, 12.120
Basketball, 1.39, 5.52, 12.112
Baskets, 5.119
Baths, 2.147, 6.318
Bats, 3.57,11.36, 11.77
Beaches, 2.87, 2.158, 5.120, 5.135, 5.239,
6.55, 9.19, 9.40, 10.10, 11.89
Beans, 5.142
Bears, 2.34, 2,48, 2.50, 2.120, 2.131, 2.143,
2.165, 2.176, 3.62, 533, 5.311, 6.31,
6.35, 6.37, 6.43, 6.68, 6.92, 6.93, 6.104,
6.113, 6.115, 6.122, 6.128, 6.133, 6.139,
6.141, 6.162, 6.164, 6.178, 6.303, 9.20,
9.32, 9.50, 10.32, 10.36, 10.53, 10.98,
10.102, 11.22, 11.33, 11.83, 13.25,
13.46, 13.76, 13.80, 13.94, 13.190
Beasts, 10.42, 13.47
Beavers, 6.38, 6.39, 6.97, 6.145
Bedtime, 2.20, 2.93, 5.44, 5.79, 5.280, 6.41,
6.116, 6.122, 6.146, 6.259, 6.262, 9.6,
9.42, 10.82, 10.104
Bees, 6.31, 11.30,11.53
Belgium, 6.59
Bible and Bible stories, 2.13, 3.11, 7.13,
12.101-12.105, 13.102, 13.174
Bicycles, 5.154, 6.225
Bilingual text, 2.7, 3.19, 7.11, 10.64, 12.6,
13.71, 13.139
Biography, 1.1-1.73, 7.9, 7.15
Bioluminescence, 11.19
Birds, 1.26, 3.12, 4.10, 5.29, 5.36, 5.42,
5.50, 5.94, 5.271, 5.276, 5.277, 5.283,
5.285, 5.287, 5.289, 6.7, 6.30, 6.59,
6.73, 6.108, 6.110, 6.143, 6.161,
6.198, 7.6, 9.7, 10.65, 10.79,
10.91-10.93, 11.18,11.23,
11.38-11.46, 11.56, 11.75, 13.35,
13.40-13.42, 13.58, 13.142, 13.160,
13.161, 13.184
Birthdays, 2.138, 2.148, 3.1-3.7, 3.69,
3.73, 5.60, 5.70, 5.82, 5.125, 5.152,
5.173, 5233, 6.228, 6.261, 6.314, 9.51,
10.17
Blacks — See African Americans
Bluebirds, 11.42
Boars, 6.100
Bohemian folklore, 13.105
Books and reading, 5.43, 5.82, 5.122,
5.139, 6.14, 6.36, 6.248, 7.9, 9.33,
10.16, 12.95
Brains, 11.131
Brazil, 6.109
Bread, 13.69
Brooms, 6.21
Buffalo and bison, 8.65, 11.21, 13.161
Buildings and structures, 5.136, 6.97,
6.159, 6.249, 12.45-12.47, 12.55, 12.56,
12.60, 12.65, 12.67, 12.79, 12.82, 12.91,
12.131, 13.119
Bullies, 5.52, 5.246, 6.49, 6.130, 6.300, 8.74
Buried treasure, 8.37, 11.104
Buses, 2.155
Butterflies, 6.139
Byzantine Empire, 6.292
California, 3.38, 5.145, 6.300, 8.26, 8.58,
10.100, 12.61
Cambodia, 5.37
Camouflage, 11.20, 11.26, 11.103
Camps and camping, 5.52, 5.87, 5.228,
5.261, 6.49, 6.117, 6.205
Canada, 5.64, 5.223, 5.319, 8.50, 8.92
Cancer, 5.87, 5.189
Captives, 6.13, 6.84, 7.6, 8.5, 8.15, 8.36,
10.81, 13.163
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Subject Index
Careers and jobs, 2.78, 3.30, 3.34, 5.4,
5.202, 6.94, 6.123, 6.224, 8.38, 8.40,
8.70, 9.8, 9.11, 10.108, 11.68,
12.1-12.3, 12.11, 12.45, 12.95
Caribbean, 2.108, 3.75, 5.156, 5.322,
6.185, 8.4, 8.9, 8.10, 9.36, 13.13
Caribbean folklore, 13.22, 13.54
Caribou, 2.22
Carrots, 6.99
Cars, 2.46, 5.103, 6.213, 6.230
Castles, 2.142, 6.22, 12.79, 12.91
Cats, 2.80, 2.95, 2.128, 2.173, 3.6, 3.29,
3.51, 3.54, 3.65, 5.9, 5.10, 5.12, 5.14,
5.17, 5.18, 5.20, 5.22, 5.26, 5.28, 5.60,
5.155, 5.183, 5.262, 5.277, 6.5, 6.35,
6.45, 6.49, 6.52, 6.57, 6.59, 6.60, 6.71,
6.79, 6.81, 6.86, 6.98, 6.110-6.112,
6.131, 6.147, 6.158, 6.194, 6.232, 6.301,
6.305, 6.324, 9.1, 9.8, 9.11, 9.16, 9.22,
10.5, 10.87, 10.88, 10.91-10.93, 11.23,
11.35, 11.47, 11.69, 11.80, 11.82, 13.26,
13.79, 13.81, 13.97, 13.116, 13.125,
13.131
Caves, 5.266
Cellos, 6.9
Celtic folklore, 6.295, 6.297
Cemeteries, 12.59
Census, 12.52
Change, 2.41, 2.60, 2.89, 5.78, 5.80, 5.116,
6.123, 8.87
Cheetahs, 11.75, 11.82
Chickarees, 11.29
Chickens, 6.191, 11.35, 13.9, 13.56, 13.131,
13.153, 13.191
Child abuse, 6.265, 8.72
Chimpanzees, 2.47, 6.36
China, 1.54, 1.73, 5.140, 5.268, 5.290,
5.321, 6.3, 6.134, 6.175, 6.183, 6.314,
12.14
Chinese Americans, 5.40, 8.67
Chinese folklore, 13.68, 13.109, 13.117,
13.136, 13.137, 13.150-13.152
Chocolate, 8.78, 10.43
Christmas, 2.113, 3.8-3.43, 3.69, 4.4, 5.47,
5.105, 5.126, 5.163, 5.199, 8.27, 8.60,
8.89, 9.26, 10.56, 13.14, 13.23, 13.65
Circuses, fairs, and festivals, 3.20, 4.3,
5.164, 5.313, 6.58, 6.119, 6.141, 6.167,
6.232, 8.8, 852, 8.57, 9.20, 9.55, 11.49,
12.43, 13.22
City life, 5.12, 5.13, 5.18, 5.41, 5.56, 5.104,
5.112, 5.113, 5.117, 5.138, 5.144, 5.147,
5.181, 5.213, 5.300, 6.4, 6.24, 6.64,
6.86, 6.125, 6.131, 6.227, 6.254, 6.300,
8.77,9.11, 10.52, 11.28, 11.38, 12.12,
12.14, 12.15, 13.3
Civil rights, 1.23, 1.43, 1.45, 1.49, 12.71
Civil War, 8.23, 8.24, 8.34, 8.35, 8.39, 8.46,
10.109, 12.62, 12.73
Classics, 4.1^.16, 13.73
Cleanliness, 5.111, 5.255, 6.153
Clocks, 2.128, 6.208
Clothing, 2.81, 2.166, 4.16, 5.123, 5.129,
5.210, 6.29, 6.154, 6.179, 9.41, 10.97,
12.76, 13.10, 13.33, 13.48, 13.57
Clowns, 3.20, 7.8, 9.39
Clubs and gangs, 5.187, 5.252
Cockatoos, 6.198
Codes, 12.28
Collections, 12.23
Colonial life, 8.12, 8.13, 8.16-8.18, 8.63,
12.19, 12.47, 12.76
Colors, 2.30-2.35, 2.56, 2.57, 2.69, 2.70,
2.74, 2.85, 2.87, 2.91, 2.119, 6.58, 6.217
Comets, 6.310, 11.7, 11.12
Comics, 6.239
Communication, 11.30, 12.4-12.8, 12.64
Community life, 5.99, 5.306, 7.11, 8.56,
10.76, 12.9-12.16, 12.37, 12.47, 12.58
Composers, 1.47, 1.63, 1.68, 1.70
Concept books, 2.36-2.91, 11.114
Connecticut, 12.16
Conservation, 11.102
Construction, 2.152, 5.75, 6.249, 6.251,
12.45, 12.131
Contests and wagers, 5.168, 5.178, 5.186,
5.228, 5.247, 6.33, 6.49, 6.306, 8.59,
9.21, 13.10, 13.126, 13.172
Cooking, 2.144, 3.49, 3.57, 3.61, 3.62,
3.66, 3.76, 5.38, 5.54, 5.67, 6.135,
6.199, 6.214, 6.261, 6.287, 12.2, 12.19,
12.43, 13.132
Cooperation, 3.57, 5.151
Coral reefs, 11.60
Counting books, 2.74, 2.87, 2.91-2.120,
2.129, 2.134, 2.162
Country life, 2.60, 5.6, 5.18, 5.42, 5.122,
5.131, 5.176, 5.283, 5.295, 6.24, 6.86,
6.131,8.59, 8.87, 13.3
Courage, 6.13, 6.16, 6.84, 6.85, 6.93,
6.281, 6.306, 6.319, 8.14, 8.17, 8.18,
8.23, 8.29, 8.38, 8.46, 8.50, 8.52, 8.93,
10.98, 13.117
Cousins, 5.84, 5.89, 5.192
Cowboys, 2.114, 2.161, 6.252, 8.32, 8.40,
13.19, 13.91
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Cows, 2.128, 6.62, 8.69, 9.10, 9.15, 11.47
Coyotes, 13.58, 13.163
Crabs, 5.25, 11.64
Crafts, 2.121, 3.77, 5.271, 12.17-12.21,
12.25-12.27, 12.43
Cranberries, 11.146
Creation, 6.309, 13.157, 13.166
Crickets, 5.15, 6.91, 10.102
Crime, 12.108
Crocodiles, 6.56, 6.67, 6.74
Crows, 9.7, 13.184
Czech Americans, 5.67
Dance, 1.17, 2.70, 2.103, 3.15, 5.66, 5.95,
5.96, 6.122, 6.126, 6.168, 6.305,
7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6^-7.8, 10.80, 13.15,
13.106
Danish folklore, 13.84
Day care, 2.23, 5.217, 5.225
Death, 5.156, 5.165, 5.183, 5.190-5.192,
5.196, 5.197, 5.199, 5.201, 5.204-5.207,
5.223, 6.170, 6.289, 8.61, 8.66, 8.85,
8.90, 13.20, 13.80
Deer, 4.11
Demons, 13.124
Denmark, 8.93
Dentists, 6.127
Deserts, 6.1, 6.246, 11.107, 11.115
Diaries and letters, 1.26, 1.66, 5.39, 5.62,
5.85, 5.153, 5.158, 5.183, 5.208, 5.241,
5.271, 5.296, 6.24, 6.156, 6.275, 8.35,
8.61, 12.5, 12.35, 12.80, 12.92, 13.137
Dictionaries, 11.13, 11.157
Dinosaurs, 2.54, 6.28, 6.29, 6.54, 6.55,
6.103, 6.117, 6.129-6.131, 6.156, 6.294,
8.25, 9.1, 9.3,9.4, 10.80, 11.90, 11.123,
11.151-11.159, 12.123
Disabilities, physical, 1.5, 1.25, 1.42, 1.58,
I. 60, 5.35, 5.77, 5.196, 5.198, 5.203,
5.303, 5.304, 6.173, 8.68, 8.75, 11.134,
II. 135, 12.4, 13.141, 13.147, 13.173,
13.188
Discovery of America, 1.2, 1.10, 1.11,
1.41, 2.150, 8.3-8.7, 8.9, 8.10, 12.58,
12.78, 12.80, 12.85, 12.88-12.90, 12.92
Divorce, 5.59, 5.62, 5.71, 5.80, 5.118,
5.158, 6.288
Dogs, 2.29, 2.62, 2.80, 2.85, 2.128, 2.143,
2.168, 3.41, 3.54, 3.65, 4.3, 5.8, 5.13,
5.14, 5.21, 5.23, 5.24, 5.27, 5.32, 5.34,
5.35, 5.46, 5.55, 5.96, 5.107, 5.135,
5.158, 5.164, 5.179, 5.230, 5.253, 5.263,
5.304, 6.34, 6.46, 6.71, 6.76, 6.95, 6.98,
6.112, 6.114, 6.119, 6.120, 6.123, 6.178,
6.255, 6.317, 8.26, 9.1, 9.14, 9.19,
10.28, 10.88, 10.96, 11.35, 11.68, 12.10,
13.131, 13.185
Dolls, 5.76, 5.322, 6.16, 6.18, 6.235, 6.304,
8.60, 13.37, 13.38, 13.145
Dolphins, 11.56, 11.59
Donkeys, 3.40, 13.22, 13.115, 13.131
Dragonflies, 11.52, 13.179
Dragons, 3.77, 6.8, 6.15, 6.22, 6.23, 6.175,
6.183, 6.186, 6.194, 6.248, 6.265, 6.300,
10.42, 13.105, 13.110, 13.150, 13.159,
13.175
Dreams, 2.163, 2.164, 5.181, 6.7, 6.40,
6.233, 6.238, 6.240, 6.241, 6.247, 6.249,
6.250, 6.252, 6.254-6.256, 9.1, 13.177
Droughts, 5.279
Drug abuse, 12.111
Druids, 6.295
Ducks, 2.107, 2.143, 2.146, 2.162, 5.20,
5.282, 6.75, 6.109, 6.140, 6.142, 6.182,
11.35, 11.39, 11.41, 13.43, 13.163
Dwarfs, 6.177
Eagles, 4.10, 11.45
Earth science, 11.105-11.107, 11.110,
11.112-11.117
Earthquakes, 8.58, 11.105, 11.116
East Indian folklore, 13.11, 13.60
Easter, 3.44-3.48, 3.71, 5.177, 6.157
Eastern Europe, 1236, 12.106
Ecology, 2.122, 5.269, 5.270, 5.276, 5.279,
5.291, 5.292, 6.63, 6.109, 6.272, 8.87,
10.65, 11.24, 11.55,11.71,
11.88-11.103, 12.12, 13.79, 13.170
Eggs, 3.45, 3.46, 3.48, 5.36, 5.42, 6.54, 6.75
Egypt, 5.267, 5.315, 6.8, 6.313, 7.5, 11.86,
12.41
El Salvador, 8.10
Elections, 5.218, 5.222
Electricity, 11.120
Elephants, 2.28, 2.115, 5.93, 6.51, 6.118,
6.127, 6.132, 6.253, 11.84, 13.11, 13.102
Emotional problems, 5.188, 6.235
Endangered species, 2.13, 5.268, 5.286,
5.290, 6.30, 6.233, 8.65, 11.21, 11.46,
11.58, 11.65, 11.77, 13.21
Energy, 11.11^-11.120
England, 1.61, 5.60, 5.73, 5.96, 5.124,
5.266, 6.80, 8.8, 8.19, 8.89, 12.51,
12.77
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English folklore, 13.78, 13.86, 13.89,
13.92, 13.93
Eskimos— See Inuits
Estonia, 12.36
Ethics, 5.27, 11.137
Ethiopia, 7.5
Ethnic identity, 2.79, 5.37-5.42, 5.67,
5.150, 5.199, 5.223, 5.227, 5.302, 5.305,
5.311, 5.326, 8.5, 8.9, 8.12, 8.15, 8.29,
8.36, 8.70, 8.80, 10.35, 12.13, 12.14,
12.28, 12.44, 12.49, 12.50, 12.68, 12.89,
12.99, 12.106, 12.121, 13.155
Evolution, 11.87, 11.123, 11.138
Exchange programs, 12.99
Explorers, 1.2, 1.10, 1.11, 1.14, 1.26, 1.41,
1.52, 1.54, 1.55, 2.150, 6.30, 8.3-8.7,
8.9, 8.10, 8.44, 12.35, 12.78, 12.80,
12.85, 12.88, 12.90, 12.92
Eyeglasses, 2.141, 6.219
Fables, 9.13, 10.36, 13.1-13.11, 13.73
Factory life, 5.88, 8.38, 8.70, 8.84 .
Fairies, 2.167, 3.17, 5.180, 6.19, 6.134,
6.153, 6.189, 6.291, 6.316, 10.44, 10.48,
10.81, 13.24, 13.92, 13.106, 13.112,
13.113, 13.149, 13.185
Fairy tales and folktales, 4.16, 5.180,
6.17, 6.48, 6.166-6.195, 6.282, 6.316,
6.323, 7.1, 7.7, 8.57, 10.33, 10.36,
10.40, 10.41, 13.30-13.154, 13.156,
13.165, 13.180
Falcons, 13.146
Family life, 1.12, 2.65, 2.79, 2.82, 2.113,
3.9, 3.10, 3.15, 3.26, 3.58, 4.5, 5.17,
5.46, 5.49, 5.53, 555, 5.65-5.149,
5.171, 5.189, 5.192, 5.198, 5.207, 5.209,
5.221, 5.225, 5.226, 5.233, 5.234, 5.238,
5.249, 5.255, 5.259, 5.274, 5.295, 5.301,
5.305, 5.316, 5.318, 6.24, 6.38, 6.53,
6.67, 6.72, 6.98, 6.107, 6.138, 6.149,
6.156, 6.162, 6.239, 6.242, 6.243, 6.261,
6.288, 7.11, 7.17, 8.34, 8.41, 8.44, 8.54,
8.61, 8.68, 8.76, 8.80, 8.83, 8.84, 8.90,
8.92, 9.2, 9.7, 9.36, 9.40, 9.41, 10.23,
10.34, 10.35, 10.38, 10.45, 10.52, 10.61,
10.63, 11.133, 12.1, 12.11, 12.19, 12.38,
12.57, 12.107, 12.110, 12.111, 13.63,
13.65, 13.140, 13.151, 13.177
Famine, 8.51
Fans, 6.302, 13.90
Farm animals, 2.43-2.45, 2.57, 2.71, 2.77,
2.156, 2.159, 335, 5.281, 6.57, 6.70,
6.87, 6.105, 6.142, 6.231, 6.244, 10.18,
13.14, 13.17, 13.27, 13.29, 13.63
Farm life, 2.3, 2.60, 2.159, 2.166, 5.10,
5.30, 5.61, 5.145, 5.156, 5.240, 5.279,
5.281, 5.283, 6.53, 6.62, 6.70, 6.72,
6.81, 6.87, 6.105, 6.110, 6.142, 6.169,
8.51, 8.53, 8.56, 8.66, 8.69, 9.9, 9.15,
10.18, 10.99, 11.146, 11.147, 12.1, 12.9,
12.15, 12.87, 13.66, 13.126
Fathers and daughters, 1.73, 3.5, 5.44,
5.62, 5.100, 5.118, 5.124, 5.128, 5.209,
5.316, 5.325, 6.174, 8.69, 8.83, 9.11,
12.107, 13.69, 13.86, 13.122, 13.136,
13.137, 13.172
Fathers and sons, 2.90, 2.114, 5.41, 5.74,
5.90, 5.135, 5.146, 5.158, 5.197, 5.258,
5.316, 6.186, 6.190, 6.247, 8.34, 8.59,
12.107, 13.66, 13.182
Fears, 3.53, 5.21, 5.77, 5.127, 5.165, 5.327,
6.41, 6.85, 6.92, 6.172, 6.195, 6.218,
6.263, 6.277, 10.84, 10.105, 13.64
Feathers, 13*160
Feet, 11.129
Feminism, 6.265
Feminist fairy tales, 6.181
Fire, 5.99, 11.100, 13.184
Fish and fishing, 2.109, 5.141, 5.168,
5.269, 6.106, 11.18, 11.31, 11.55, 11.60,
11.93, 12.11
Flamingos, 11.75
Flies, 2.4, 13.135
Flight, 3.12, 6.7, 6.108, 6.155, 6.196, 6.228,
6.237, 6.254, 6.307, 6.311, 6.315, 12.22,
12.124, 12.127
Floods, 2.13, 5.6, 5.235, 6.209, 8.22,
12.103, 12.104, 13.68, 13.155
Florida, 6.39
Flowers, 2.16, 6.17, 10.44, 11.149
Flutes, 13.107
Flying carpets, 6.5
Folk songs and ballads, 2.156, 2.159,
2.161, 13.13-13.29
Food, 2.10, 2.25, 2.28, 2.31, 2.76, 2.111,
2.144, 2.158, 3.37, 3.57, 3.65, 5.16,
5.38, 5.54, 5.243, 6.64, 6.205, 6.209,
6.214, 6.287, 6.328, 9.53, 10.14, 10.43,
11.28, 11.142, 11.146, 11.148, 12.43,
12.49, 12.76, 13.69, 13.75, 13.84,
13.111, 13.126, 13.132
Football, 1.40, 5.299
Forests, 11.88, 11.95, 11.100
Fortune-telling, 6.166, 8.54
Fossils, 11.87, 11.123, 11.151, 11.153
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Foxes, 2.61, 2.107, 5.272, 6.48, 6.64, 6.73,
6.89, 6.126, 6.134, 6.135, 6.148, 6.157,
6.191, 9.12, 11.29, 13.1, 13.9, 13.33,
13.56, 13.71, 13.100, 13.153
France, 1.9, 1.44, 5.236, 6.52, 6.76, 7.15,
8.2, 8.52, 8.94, 12.51
French folklore, 13.47, 13.62, 13.67, 13.70,
13.81, 13.97, 13.112, 13.116, 13.125,
13.132, 13.143
French text, 2.7
Friendship, 2.79, 2.143, 2.165, 3.1, 3.2,
3.29, 3.41, 3.78, 3.79, 5.8, 5.12, 5.13,
5.41, 5.87, 5.121, 5.123, 5.150-5.187,
5.217, 5.219, 5.220, 5.225-5.227, 5.229,
5.247, 5.251, 5.252, 5.254, 5.297,
5304-5.307, 5.309, 5.321, 6.43-6.45,
6.51, 6.56, 6.78, 6.81, 6.98, 6.106,
6.110, 6.112, 6.114, 6.118, 6.121, 6.136,
6.141, 6.159, 6.167, 6.192, 6.217, 6.220,
6.246, 6.257, 6.307, 6.314, 6.325, 8.22,
8.33, 8.55, 8.70, 8.72, 8.74, 8.75, 8.81,
8.82, 8.93, 9.10, 9.12, 9.14, 9.18, 9.47,
9.48, 10.31, 10.61, 10.74, 10.84, 10.95,
12.99, 13.36
Frogs, 2.29, 6.75, 6.125, 6.140, 6.155,
6.171, 6.187, 11.23, 1135, 11.71, 11.72,
13.28, 13.88, 13.114
Frontier and pioneer life, 1.21, 3.28, 8.25,
8.27, 8.28, 8.33, 8.36, 8.41-8.44, 1257,
12.58
Fruit, 2.10, 2.69, 10.77, 11.143, 11.146
Fruitcakes, 3.37
Funerals, 5.205
Galaxies, 11.10
Games and puzzles, 2.53-2.55, 2.63, 2.80,
2.83, 2.104, 2.126, 2.136, 2.141, 5.134,
5.272, 5.278, 6.134, 6.197, 6.198, 7.14,
9.16, 9.22-9.34, 9.38, 9.45, 10.7, 10.8,
10.32, 10.40, 10.41, 11.103, 11.125,
11.140, 12.116, 12.128, 13.1
Gardening, 2.16, 2.29, 2.100, 5.16, 5.142,
6.53, 6.286, 10.77, 11.54, 11.143,
11.144, 12.12, 12.87
Geese, 3.46, 5.31, 6.48, 6.87, 6.148
Gender roles, 5.299, 6.322
General science, 5.265, 11.121-11.126
Geography, 2.79, 2.86, 2.99, 5.314, 6.308,
11.127, 12.48-12.51, 12.74, 12.121
Geology, 11.99, 11.112
Georgia, 10.74
German Americans, 8.54, 8.80
German folklore, 13.51, 13.66, 13.88,
13.96, 13.103, 13.114, 13.115, 13.123,
13.126, 13.131, 13.135
German text, 2.7
Germany, 8.90
Ghana, 5.311
Ghosts and goblins, 3.63, 4.4, 5.260,
6.263, 6.278, 6.280, 6.281, 6.283, 6.290,
6.293, 6321, 9.21, 10.85, 13.85, 13.90,
13.121, 13.127
Giants, 2.142, 5.143, 6.319, 10.98, 13.93,
13.135, 13.167
Gifts, 5.126, 5.314, 8.49, 13.23
Giraffes, 11.81
Gnomes, 6.324
Goats, 6.179,11.75, 13.96
Gold rush, 8.26, 12.61
Gooseherds, 13.89
Gourds, 13.87
Government, 12.52-12.56
Grandparents, 2.90, 3.15, 4.12, 5.6, 5.7,
5.24, 5.29, 5.39, 5.56, 5.59, 5.66, 5.67,
5.69, 5.70, 5.7S-5.77, 5.82, 5.85, 5.92,
5.97, 5.98, 5.102, 5.115, 5.119, 5.122,
5.12S-5.127, 5.131, 5.132, 5.137, 5.139,
5.140, 5.142, 5.165, 5.190-5.193, 5.195,
5.200, 5.205, 5.206, 5.208, 5.239, 5.252,
5.283, 5.295, 5.314, 6.39, 6.60, 6.67,
6.207, 6.226, 6.237, 6.241, 6.242, 6.270,
6.295, 6.296, 6.304, 8.53, 8.63, 8.66,
8.76, 8.79, 8.82, 10.30, 13.54, 13.74,
13.78,13.89, 13.152, 13.181
Grasshoppers, 8.43
Greed, 5.242, 5.249, 1339, 13.53, 13.75,
13.99, 13.171
Growing up, 2.41, 2.113, 4.1, 5.4, 5.21,
5.52, 5.64, 5.78, 5.108, 5.121, 5.140,
5.143, 5.158, 5.160, 5.162, 5.166, 5.172,
5.174, 5.185, 5.188, 5.232, 5.245, 5.318,
6.108, 6.162, 8.11, 8.45, 8.59, 8.78,
8.79, 10.73, 10.107, 11.128, 13.43
Guatemala, 13.139
Haiku, 6.285, 10.6
Hair, 6.327, 13.113
Halloween, 3.49-3.60, 3.71, 5.178, 5.246,
5.263, 5.288, 9.12, 9.21, 9.26, 10.85,
10.105, 11.147
Hands, 11.129
Hanukkah, 3.61-3.66, 3.71
Hats, 6.174
Haunted houses, 3.59, 6.290, 6.321, 13.121
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Hawaii, 1.62, 5.183, 11.102
Health, 11.128, 11.130, 11.136, 11.137
Hebrew language, 2.9
Hedgehogs, 6.135
Hibernation, 6.104, 11.22, 11.34
Hieroglyphics, 11.86
Hiking, 12.128
Hippopotamuses, 2.117, 6.96, 6.124,
11.75
Hispanic Americans, 3.4, 5.218, 6.237,
6.241, 7.11, 8.29, 10.76, 12.58
Historical fiction, 8.1-8.95
History, U.S., 1.1, 1.7, 1.8, 1.15, 1.21, 1.32,
1.34, 1.55, 1.62, 12.25, 12.54-12.76,
12.94, 12.124, 12.125
History, world, 1.2, 1.9-1.11, 1.13, 1.41,
I. 44, 12.29, 12.63, 12.69, 12.77-12.97
Hobbies, 12.22-12.24
Holidays, 2.50, 3.8-3.79, 5.313
Holland, 6,48
Holocaust, 1.13, 5.328, 8.73, 8.91, 8.93,
8.95, 1229, 12.106
Holograms, 6.290
Homelessness, 5.46, 5.104, 5.300, 5.307,
5.309, 5.324, 6.310, 8.31, 10.38
Homes and shelters, 2.82, 5.136, 6.25,
6.97, 6.159, 6.249, 6.290, 11.25, 11.38,
II. 64, 12.45-12.47, 12.55, 12.56, 12.79,
12.82, 12.91, 13.119
Honesty, 5.97, 5.219, 13.136
Horror stories, 6.263, 6.278, 6.279, 6.283,
13.127
Horses, 5.203, 6.13, 6.195, 7.17, 8.14, 8.40,
11.47-11.49, 12.83
Hospitals, 5.81, 5.189, 5.195, 6.37
Hotels and boardinghouses, 2.170, 8.52,
9.8
Hugging, 5.72
Human body, 2.52, 6.10, 11.128-11.138,
12.115, 12.118
Hummingbirds, 11.44
Hungary, 8.73
Hunting, 9.50, 13.161, 13.162, 13.181
Hurricanes, 6.210, 6.260
Iceland, 11.99
Icelandic folklore, 13.147
Illinois, 12.118
Illness and injury, 1.71, 3.29, 3.51, 5.32,
5.87, 5.171, 5.188-5.190, 5.193-5.196,
5.198, 5.200, 5.202, 5.203, 5.208, 5.209,
5.297, 6.37, 6.110, 6.152, 6.313, 8.50,
8.51, 8.66, 8.68, 8.79, 11.134-11.136,
12.115
Imagination, 4.2, 5.130, 6.14, 6.40, 6.100,
6.137, 6.152, 6.218, 6.219, 6.226-6.264,
6308, 8.71, 9.15, 9.49, 10.86, 10.89,
10.90, 10.95
Immigrants and immigration, 5.40, 5.54,
8.60, 8.64, 8.80, 8.88, 8.92
Independence, 5.33, 6.81
Indians of North and South
America — See Native Americans
Indiana, 8.66
Individuality, 2.36, 2.37, 5.34, 5.84, 5.88,
5.160, 5.237, 6.44, 6.158, 6.220, 8.16,
12.100, 13.105
Insects, 2.4, 2.12, 2.69, 5.15, 5.243, 6.63,
6.90, 6.91, 8.43, 10.39, 10.51, 11.18,
11.50, 11.52-11.54
Inuits, 10.29, 10.82, 12.13, 12.37, 13.181
Inventors, 1.1, 1.29, 1.35, 1.48, 1.58, 1.72
Iowa, 6.169
Iraq, 12.69
Ireland, 1.24, 5.260, 8.51, 13.185
Irish Americans, 3.74, 8.58
Irish folklore, 7.13, 10.81, 13.149
Islands, 1.66, 5.1, 5.70, 5.120, 5.260, 5.319,
6.325, 8.4, 8.10, 8.11, 8.48, 9.36, 11.89,
11.99, 12.11, 13.79, 13.158, 13.187
Israel, 2.9, 12.40
Israeli folklore, 13.102
Italian Americans, 5.92
Italian folklore, 13.69, 13.72, 13.118, 13.146
Italy, 1.54, 3.20, 5.54, 6.9, 6.226, 11.104
Ivory Coast, 13.133
Jaguars, 11.82
Jamaica, 5.156, 5.322
Japan, 6.302, 8.48
Japanese Americans, 12.66
Japanese folklore, 6.177, 6.182, 13.64,
13.90, 13.122, 13.134, 13.178
Japanese language, 10.64
Jealousy, 5.166, 5.220, 6.69
Jewish folklore, 13.63, 13.74, 13.101,
13.128
Jewish holidays, 3.61-3.68
Jews and Judaism, 1.13, 3.61-3.68,
5.328, 6.188, 8.49, 8.73, 8.77, 8.80,
8.88, 8.91, 8.93, 8.94, 8.95, 12.29,
12.40, 12.106
Jokes and riddles, 2.63, 3.59, 6.176, 6.279,
9.22-9.34, 9.49, 10.33, 10.40
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Jungle animals, 2.149, 3.7, 6.26, 6.96,
6.200, 6.203
Jupiter, 11.5
Kindergarten, 2.33, 5.215, 5.220, 5.256,
6.78
Kindness, 5.312, 13.95
Kites, 6.306, 13.109
Knights, 4.6, 6.172, 6.300, 13.55, 13.146,
13.168, 13.175
Knitting, 6.29
Koalas, 3.10
Korean Americans, 5.302
Kwanzaa, 3.69
Labor movement, 12.70
Ladybugs, 2.69, 6.90
Language and wordplay, 1.62, 2.1, 2.9,
2.15, 2.52, 2.66, 2.67, 2.85, 2.88, 3.55,
5.40, 5.132, 6.74, 6.135, 9.1-9.55,
10.1-10.110, 11.13, 11.86, 11.111, 12.28,
13.87
Lasers, 11.118
Latchkey children, 5.161
Latin America, 2.108, 3.19, 3.75, 5.156,
5.313, 5.322, 6.109, 6.185, 8.4, 8.10,
9.36, 12.89, 13.71
Latvia, 8.92, 12.36
Laziness, 6.142, 13.31
Lebanese Americans, 8.64
Lebanon, 8.76
Leopards, 11.82
Leukemia, 5.189, 6.313
Librarians and libraries, 12.3, 12.95
Light, 10.62, 11.19, 11.118, 11.119
Lighthouses, 1.66, 12.65
Limericks, 10.46, 10.59
Lions, 6.144, 6.236, 11.82, 11.85, 13.6,
13.7, 13.33
Lithuania, 12.36
Lizards, 5.31, 6.174, 11.23, 11.72
Llamas, 6.66, 13.155
Loneliness, 5.181, 6.106, 6.136, 6.144,
6.167, 6.192, 8.35
Lorikeets, 3.10
Lost children, 4.1, 5.213, 5.236, 6.65,
6.154, 6.157, 6.236, 8.21, 13.36, 13.51,
13.103
Lost objects, 5.77, 5.94, 5.119, 5.235,
5.236, 5.311, 6.68, 6.267, 6.303, 9.14,
13.48
Lumberjacks, 13.44
Machines, 2.77, 2.152, 6.4, 6.251, 11.139,
12.122
Magic, 2.97, 2.167, 3.36, 3.70, 4.1, 4.2,
5.180, 5.256, 5.257, 6.1-€.22, 6.35,
6.155, 6.173, 6.182, 6.186, 6.187, 6.189,
6.194, 6.202, 6.210, 6.222, 6.227, 6.236,
6.242, 6.250, 6.261, 6.265, 6.271, 6.276,
6.281, 6.282, 6.284, 6.288, 6.292-^.328,
7.2, 7.8, 8.30, 10.23, 11.124-11.126,
13.31, 13.36, 13.42, 13.53, 13.59, 13.65,
13.67, 13.68, 13.72, 13.80, 13.82, 13.84,
13.90, 13.92, 13.93, 13.95, 13.99,
13.104-13.107, 13.110, 13.112-13.114,
13.117, 13.118, 13.124, 13.136, 13.141,
13.145, 13.147-13.151, 13.178-13.181,
13.185
Maine, 5.267, 6.325, 8.33, 11.89, 12.11
Make-believe characters, 4.2, 6.235,
6.316-6.328
Malawi, 5.326
Mali, 13.188
Mammoths, 6.100, 6.245
Manners, 6.257, 12.98
Marriage and remarriage, 5.73, 5.80,
5.325, 6.14, 8.90
Mars, 6.268
Maryland, 10.109, 12.74
Massachusetts, 4.14, 5.1, 5.117, 6.209,
8.12, 8.16, 8.17, 8.87, 10.94, 11.63,
11.66, 11.91, 12.76
Mathematics, 2.76, 2.105, 11.140, 11.141
Medieval times, 5.266, 6.11, 6.22, 6.172,
7.18, 8.2, 12.77, 12.79, 12.91, 13.23,
13.55, 13.135, 13.146, 13.168; 13.175
Memory, 13.45
Mental illness, 5.170, 5.248, 11.133
Mercury, 11.11
Mermaids, 13.34, 13.70, 13.82
Meteorites, 11.2
Meteorology, 11.108, 11.109, 11.111, 11.114
Mexican Americans, 3.4, 3.38
Mexico, 1.46, 5.4, 12.43, 12.82, 13.169
Mice, 2.31, 2.82, 2.125, 2.128, 5.11, 6.11,
6.24, 6.51, 6.52, 6.59, 6.60, 6.69, 6.72,
6.73, 6.77, 6.78, 6.81, 6.84, 6.85, 6.88,
6.107, 6.110, 6.118, 6.127, 6.132,
6.141, 6.148, 6.149, 6.160, 10.24,
10.37, 10.68, 13.3, 13.6, 13.11, 13.28,
13.111,13.171
Microwaves, 11.119
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Middle East, 5.323, 6.1, 8.76, 12.31, 12.40,
12.69
Midwest (U.S.), 1.21, 5.61, 5.204, 6.128,
6.169, 8.25, 8.41-8.43, 8.56, 8.66, 8.82,
10.99, 11.33, 12.35, 12.42, 12.118
Migrant labor, 5.145
Mining, 8.68
Minnesota, 5.61, 6.128, 8.82, 11.33, 12.42
Mississippi, 8.85, 8.86
Missouri, 8.56
Modelmaking, 12.21
Moles, 2.176, 3.76, 6.220, 13.40-13.42,
13.71
Money, 5.126, 5.244, 6.94, 8.32, 8.63,
11.141
Monkeys, 2.56, 2.98, 2.143, 6.127, 9.14,
11.135
Monsters, 2.27, 2.111, 3.5, 3.53, 5.51,
5.130, 5.178, 6.218, 6.320, 6.326, 6.327,
10.54, 13.32, 13.44, 13.85, 13.86,
13.118, 13.122, 13.127, 13.143, 13.158,
13.165, 13.183
Montana, 11.153
Months, 2.50, 2.121, 11.29
Monuments, 12.60
Moon, 2.61, 4.15, 6.115, 6.136, 6.139,
6.323, 11.6, 11.7, 11.12, 11.14, 11.15,
13.71, 13.109
Moose, 5.16, 6.102, 9.20
Morning, 6.234, 12.15
Mothers and daughters, 2.90, 3.15, 5.60,
5.62, 5.78, 5.93, 5.114, 5.124, 5.133,
5.149, 5.221, 5.236, 5.322, 6.18, 6.19,
6.122, 6.216, 6.261, 6.289, 8.89
Mothers and sons, 1.31, 5.134, 5.138,
5.146, 5.148, 5.165, 5.207, 5.236, 5.280,
5.284, 6.66, 6.96, 6.264, 8.75, 10.97
Mountain life, 4.7, 4.8, 4.12, 5.3, 5.7,
6.178, 6.180, 10.33, 10.100
Movies, 1.27
Moving, 5.112, 5.136, 5.204, 5.267, 6.123,
6.125, 6.131, 6.315, 8.43, 8.44, 8.55,
8.67, 9.15
Multiculturalism, 3.75, 5.38, 5.40, 5.67,
5.156, 5.177, 5.320, 5.321, 6.185,
6.237
Muscular dystrophy, 5.304
Music and songs, 1.47, 1.63, 1.68, 1.70,
2.4, 2.136, 2.155-2.165, 3.19,
3.22-3.24, 3.32, 3.43, 3.66, 3.72, 5.66,
5.137, 5.141, 5.193, 5.263, 5.298, 6.9,
6.28, 6.31, 6.62, 6.91, 6.128, 6.145,
6.158, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 8.73, 9.9, 9.35, 10.7,
10.22, 10.27, 10.36, 10.83, 13.12-13.29,
13.77, 13.115, 13.131, 13.133, 13.139,
13.164
Muskrats, 11.16
Mystery and detective stories, 2.151, 3.3,
5.36, 5.68, 5.182, 5.188, 5.224, 5.227,
5.231, 5.257-5.267, 6.20, 6.71, 6.84,
6.109, 6.126, 6.165, 6.239, 6.276, 6.292,
6.293, 6.296, 8.21, 8.26, 9.1, 12.96
Myths and legends, 3.64, 6.115, 6.184,
10.4, 10.36, 12.77, 12.81, 13.155-13.188
Names, 6.61, 6.147, 13.53, 13.54, 13.99
National parks and nature preserves,
5.9, 5.282, 11.33, 11.100, 12.48, 12.50
Native American folklore, 13.58, 13.60,
13.155, 13.157, 13.160-13.164, 13.169,
13.170, 13.173, 13.177, 13.179, 13.181,
13.184
Native Americans, 1.15, 1.55, 2.106,
6.170, 6.173, 6.184, 6.195, 8.4-8.6, 8.9,
8.10, 8.12, 8.14-8.16, 8.33, 8.36, 8.50,
8.65, 9.23, 10.4, 10.29, 10.82, 11.21,
11.92, 12.13, 12.28, 12.33, 12.35, 12.38,
12.39, 12.41, 12.42, 12.44, 12.82, 12.85,
12.89, 12.93, 13.139, 13.157,
13.160-13.164, 13.169, 13.170, 13.173,
13.177, 13.179
Native Canadians, 5.319
Naturalists, 1.26
Nature, 1.66, 2.6, 2.32, 2.72, 2.99, 2.118,
3.39, 4.11, 4.14, 5.11, 5.19, 5.30, 5.31,
5.48, 5.50, 5.74, 5.26&-5.295, 6.109,
6.184, 6.193, 6.200, 7.10, 7.16, 7.17,
8.6, 8.87, 10.3, 10.6, 10.11, 10.12,
10.15, 10.39, 10.45, 10.49, 10.50, 10.64,
10.67, 10.68, 10.72, 10.75, 10.77, 10.99,
10.100, 10.106, 11.20, 11.29, 11.92,
11.102, 11.103, 12.42, 12.48, 13.4,
13.35, 13.75, 13.133, 13.157, 13.170,
13.179
Nebraska, 1.21, 8.25
Necklaces, 6.316
Neptune, 11.5
Nevada, 10.100
New England, 4.14, 5.1, 5.88, 5.117,
5.247, 5.293, 6.20, 6.209, 8.11, 8.12,
8.16, 8.17, 8.21, 8.38, 8.55, 8.79, 8.87,
10.94, 11.63, 11.66, 11.91, 12.16, 12.76,
13.191
New Guinea, 13.187
New Hampshire, 11.91
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New Mexico, 12.9, 12.38, 12.39, 12.44,
12.58
New York, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10, 5.3, 556,
5.181, 5.300, 6.215, 6.228, 6.236,
6.237, 6.254, 6.298, 8.54, 8.77, 12.75,
13.143
New Zealand, 11.46, 13.183
Newfoundland, 5.319
Newspapers, 5.323, 12.64
Nigerian folklore, 13.75
Night, 2.49, 2.61, 2.163, 5.285, 6.41, 6.64,
6.79, 6.85, 6.116, 6.146, 6.236, 6.240,
6.252, 6.256, 6.259, 6.263,6.274, 10.25,
10.52, 10.82, 10.105
Nightingales, 13.35
Noise, 5.86, 5.148, 9.21, 9.44, 13.63
Nonsense verse, 10.33, 10.57, 10.59,
10.83, 10.90
Noodlehead tales, 13.45, 13.52, 13.77
North Carolina, 8.59, 13.87, 13.140
North Dakota, 12.35
Norway, 5.150
Norwegian Americans, 5.61, 8.82
Norwegian folklore, 13.95, 13.104
Noses, 11.32
Nova Scotia, 5.64
Nursery rhymes, 2.121-2.136, 2.160, 10.2,
10.22, 13.98, 13.138
Ocean life, 2.55, 2.174, 2.175, 5.31,
5.137, 5.269, 5.293, 10.29, 11.31,
11.55-11.67, 11.112, 11.117, 13.21,
13.174
Oceanography, 11.104, 11.117
Octopuses, 11.61
Ohio, 5.204, 8.41, 8.42
Oklahoma, 8.65
Opera, 7.2, 7.5
Opossums, 6.5, 6.138
Opposites, 2.67, 2.74, 2.91
Optimism, 5.147, 6.180
Orangutans, 11.75
Orderliness, 5.111, 5.255, 6.153
Orienteering, 12.128
Origami, 12.17
Orphans, 1.13, 4.12, 5.96, 5.201, 5.307,
6.22, 6.235, 6.281, 8.19, 8.28, 8.31,
8.33, 8.39
Other worlds, 6.265-6.268
Otters, 11.17
Outcasts, 13.131
Owls, 5.285, 6.7, 6.143, 10.91-10.93
Pacific Northwest, 1.26, 1.55, 8.22, 11.102
Pakistan, 5.325
Paleontology, 9.3, 11.87, 11.151, 11.153,
11.159
Pandas, 5.290
Paper engineering, 239, 2.57, 2.61, 2.63,
2.80, 2.112, 2.119, 2.127, 2.137-2.155,
2.159, 3.24, 11.6, 11.18, 11.31, 12.6,
12.17, 12.18, 12.21, 12.26, 12.91,
12.122, 12.129, 13.76
Papua New Guinea folklore, 13.187
Parades, 3.38, 6.74, 6.221, 9.55
Parrots, 6.211, 6.217
Parties, 2.25, 3.1, 3.2, 3.39, 5.152, 5.173,
5.233, 6.211, 6.247
Passover, 3.71
Peace, 5.298
Peacocks, 5.42
Penguins, 3.12, 5.36, 5.276, 6.30, 6.161,
11.46, 11.56
Pennsylvania, 6.2, 8.15, 12.74
Pennsylvania Dutch, 2.3, 12.30
Performing arts, 1.17, 1.68, 7.1-7.8
Persian Gulf War, 12.69
Peru, 5.313, 12.41, 12.89, 13.71, 13.155
Pets, 5.21, 5.23, 5.26, 5.28, 5.32, 5.34, 5.35,
5.46, 5.96, 5.107, 5.135, 5.155, 5.158,
5.164, 5.204, 5.238, 5.253, 6.15, 6.27,
6.34, 6.45, 6.54, 6.111, 6.117, 6.120,
6.129, 6.147, 6.179, 6.229, 6.255, 9.1,
11.68, 11.69
Photography, 1.21, 8.58, 10.62, 11.121,
12.24
Physical appearance, 5.318, 6.6, 6.96,
6.106, 6.307, 6.327, 13.43, 13.44, 13.47,
13.143
Physics, 1.38
Pigs, 2.104, 2.128, 2.139, 2.147, 2.151,
2.169, 3.58, 5.204, 6.44, 6.65, 6.80,
6.94, 6.126, 6.145, 6.165, 6.262,
6.300, 6.306, 9.18, 13.39, 13.62,
13.119, 13.141
Pilgrims, 8.13, 12.76
Pirates, 4.1, 4.13, 6.84, 6.207, 6.211, 6.299,
9.52
Pizza, 5.54
Planets, 6.268, 11.5-11.8, 11.11, 11.12,
11.14, 11.15
Plants, 5.271, 6.212, 6.216, 6.328, 10.44,
11.20, 11.60, 11.95, 11.98, 11.101,
11.103, 11.142-11.150, 13.93, 13.110
Poetry, 1.43, 2.14, 2.140, 2.153, 3.22, 3.25,
3.42, 3.43, 3.49, 3.60, 3.72, 5.106,
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5.298, 6.44, 6.76, 6.82, 6.201, 6.278,
6.279, 6.291, 7.10, 9.22, 10.1-10.110,
13.73
Poland, 1.13, 8.91, 8.95
Polish Americans, 5.76, 8.60
Political figures, 1.1, 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, 1.20,
1.23, 1.30, 1.32, 1.34, 1.39, 1.43, 1.45,
I. 48
Political oppression, 5.323
Pollution, 2.122, 5.269, 6.125, 11.1, 11.91,
II. 93, 11.94, 11.96, 13.170
Pond life, 2.149, 5.19, 5.294, 11.16, 11.17,
11.71
Postal delivery, 3.8, 5.202, 5.306
Potatoes, 11.148
Pots, 13.84
Poverty, 13.142
Prairie life, 5.24, 8.27, 8.50, 8.66, 11.102
Prayers, 10.47, 10.104, 12.105
Prehistoric life, 6.54, 6.225, 6.269, 6.294,
8.1, 9.4, 11.87, 11.151-11.159, 12.86
Prejudice, 1.20, 1.33, 1.71, 5.39, 5.150,
5.301, 5.310, 5.318, 6.289, 8.12, 8.28,
8.67, 8.85, 8.86, 12.106
Presidents, U.S., 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, 1.30-1.32,
I. 34, 6.33, 6.120, 12.54-12.56, 12.75
Prison, 5.90, 8.46
Psychology, 12.100
Public speaking, 6.33
Puffins, 5.94, 11.40
Pumas, 11.82
Pumpkins, 3.56, 3.57, 5.288, 6.286, 8.62,
II. 147
Puppets, 6.215, 6.301, 7.8, 8.57
Quails, 13.58
Quakers, 8.23
Quilting, 5.49, 5.123, 6.254, 8.79, 12.25,
12.47
Rabbits, 2.106, 2.141, 2.145, 3.54, 6.53,
6.71, 6.83, 6.99, 6.116, 6.121, 6.152,
6.154, 6.157, 11.35, 13.6, 13.18, 13.24,
13.100, 13.134
Raccoons, 6.205
Race relations, 1.20, 1.23, 1.43, 1.45, 1.49,
5.307, 8.86, 12.66, 12.71
Radio, 8.71
Rain, 2.123, 5.103
Rain forests, 11.95
Ranch life, 2.114, 8.40, 12.9, 13.91
Rats, 2.27, 5.238, 6.11, 6.47, 6.84,
6.147
Recycling, 11.97
Reference books, 3.55, 11.13, 11.122,
11.157-11.159, 12.6
Reincarnation, 6.313
Reindeer, 3.13
Relaxation, 6.38
Religion and religious groups, 1.24, 3.11,
3.16, 3.31, 3.32, 3.44, 3.61-3.68, 3.71,
5.42, 6.193, 8.23, 8.28, 8.49, 8.72,
10.47, 12.29-12.32, 12.34, 12.40,
12.101-12.106
Reptiles, 11.70, 11.72, 11.74, 11.156
Rescue, 5.14, 5.98, 6.13, 6.212, 12.10
Responsibility, 5.107, 5.211, 6.34, 6.153,
6.157, 6.230
Restaurants, 9.53, 12.2
Revenge, 5.246, 6.11, 6.59, 6.99, 6.211, 8.37
Revisionist fairy tales, 13.129
Rhinoceroses, 6.220
Rhode Island, 8.21, 13.191
Rhyming text, 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 2.11, 2.19,
2.22, 2.29, 2.35, 2.37, 2.38, 2.41, 2.45,
2.50, 2.52, 2.57, 2.71, 2.73, 2.84, 2.85,
2.88, 2.89, 2.93, 2.94, 2.96-2.98, 2.100,
2.107, 2.108, 2.110, 2.111, 2.117, 2.120,
2.123, 2.135, 2.140, 2.154, 3.8, 3.27,
3.35, 3.47, 3.50, 3.56, 3.77, 5.11, 5.13,
5.98, 5.102, 5.141, 5.216, 5.237, 5.277,
5.280, 6.26-6.29, 6.37, 6.38, 6.65, 6.66,
6.68, 6.74, 6.87, 6.90, 6.91, 6.103,
6.108, 6.111, 6.130, 6.132, 6.138, 6.151,
6.152, 6.164, 6.223, 6.227, 6.244, 6.258,
7.18, 9.5, 9.9, 9.17, 9.19, 9.24, 9.28,
9.29, 9.31, 9.32, 9.36, 9.38, 9.41, 9.47,
9.51-9.55, 11.22, 11.79, 11.145, 12.54,
12.90, 12.121, 13.7, 13.8, 13.11, 13.45,
13.55, 13.167, 13.182
Rice, 5.38, 12.42
Rivers, 5.5, 5.6, 8.45, 11.91, 11.93, 11.110,
12.126, 13.189
Roads, 5.254, 5.284, 6.251, 10.89
Robots, 6.269
Role-playing, 5.31
Roman Empire, 11.104, 12.82
Romance, 5.37, 5.45, 5.52, 5.59, 5.71,
5.80, 5.171, 5.172, 5.174, 5.219,
5.223, 5.241, 5.245, 5.309, 6.76,
6.140, 6.176, 6.206, 7.1, 7.4, 8.20,
8.30, 8.50, 8.65, 13.28, 13.37, 13.38,
13.47, 13.69, 13.72, 13.130, 13.146,
13.164, 13.168
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Royalty, 1.9, 1.62, 2.85, 4.15, 5.227, 6.3,
6.12, 6.17, 6.168, 6.171, 6.174, 6.175,
6.177, 6.179, 6.181, 6.182, 6.186, 6.187,
6.189, 6.194, 6.202, 6.225, 6.326, 7.1,
7.2, 7.4-7.6, 8.8, 9.44, 10.48, 12.77,
13.23, 13.33-13.36, 13.39, 13.49, 13.53,
13.55, 13.67, 13.68, 13.70, 13.78, 13.80,
13.81, 13.86, 13.88, 13.89, 13.92, 13.97,
13.99, 13.104-13.107, 13.110,
13.112-13.114, 13.116-13.118, 13.124,
13.125, 13.130, 13.135-13.137,
13.141-13.143, 13.148, 13.172, 13.178,
13.185, 13.188
Rumors, 8.55
Runaways, 5.104
Russia /Soviet Union, 1.17, 4.3, 5.305,
5.310, 6.188, 8.88, 12.36
Russian Americans, 5.199
Russian folklore, 7.6, 7.8, 13.31, 13.32,
13.59, 13.65, 13.94, 13.111, 13.124,
13.145, 13.148
Salamanders, 11.29, 11.72
Samurai, 13.122
Saturn, 11.5
Scarecrows, 6.192, 6.286, 12.87
School life, 2.33, 5.24, 5.39, 5.62, 5.80,
5.97, 5.109, 5.147, 5.163, 5.166, 5.172,
5.173, 5.175, 5.184, 5.185, 5.210-5.235,
5.245, 5.250, 5.256, 5.296, 5.299,
5.308-5.310, 6.10, 6.40, 6.42, 6.51,
6.78, 6.123, 6.124, 6.152, 6.200, 6.204,
6.210, 6.213, 6.216, 6.222, 6.243, 6.294,
8.59, 8.71, 9.18, 9.32, 10.61, 10.107,
12.57, 12.76, 12.121, 13.57
Science fiction, 1.65, 6.269-6.273
Sciences and mathematics, 11.1-11.159
Scientists, 1.38, 1.60
Scottish folklore, 6.285
Sea and seashore, 2.40, 5.1, 5.4, 5.25,
5.69, 5.70, 5.100, 5.260, 5.292, 6.149,
6.264, 6.285, 6.293, 7.17, 8.7, 8.22,
8.47, 8.54, 9.40, 9.47, 10.10, 10.91,
10.93, 11.58, 11.61, 11.62, 11.65, 11.89,
12.11, 12.88, 13.34, 13.70, 13.82, 13.136
Seals, 2.175, 5.269, 5.276, 6.325, 11.24,
11.56, 11.67
Seashells, 9.40
Seasons, 2.6, 2.42, 2.50, 2.60, 2.74, 2.91,
2.121, 2.140, 5.117, 5.291, 10.3, 10.4,
10.11, 10.12, 10.49, 10.75, 10.79, 10.99,
11.29, 11.98, 11.142, 13.157, 13.167
Secrets, 5.315, 6.47, 6.235
Self-acceptance, 5.39, 5.90, 5.162, 5.308,
6.6, 6.29, 6.96, 6.113, 6.171, 6.307,
13.172
Self-awareness, 12.100
Self-confidence, 5.100, 6.92, 6.124, 6.302
Self-reliance, 5.327, 6.301, 8.22, 8.38
Senses, 2.91, 2.141
Separation, 5.112, 5.118, 5.169, 5.316,
6.143, 8.83, 9.15
Sewirg, 2.121, 2.166, 5.65, 6.163, 6.224,
8.89, 13.135
Sex roles, 5.308
Sexual abuse and harassment, 5.172,
6.265, 8.35
Shadows, 2.172, 6.238, 8.57, 10.103
Shakers, 12.32
Shapes, 2.30, 2.56, 2.57, 2.63, 2.68, 2.83,
2.87, 2.91, 2.109, 6.58, 9.39
Sharks, 5.4, 5.242, 11.57, 11.59, 11.62
Sheep, 2.128, 3.21, 6.53, 6.93, 6.101, 6.150,
8.42, 9.42, 9.51, 9.52, 9.53
Shepherds, 3.21, 6.101, 6.150, 6.181
Ships and sailing, 1.16, 2.150, 2.163,
2.164, 3.33, 3.75, 5.5, 5.8, 5.293, 5.327,
6.67, 6.149, 6.184, 6.207, 6.224, 6.275,
6.285, 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, 8.10, 8.20, 8.24,
8.47, 8.48, 9.52, 10.10, 10.47, 10.83,
10.90-10.93, 11.104, 12.80, 12.88,
12.90, 12.92, 12.103, 12.104, 12.122,
12.126, 12.130, 13.34, 13.37, 13.38,
13.68, 13.82, 13.102, 13.158, 13.159,
13.189
Shoes, 13.106
Shops and shopping, 2.168, 5.12, 5.55,
5.56, 5.163, 5.173, 6.65, 6.154, 6.164,
6.288, 8.49, 8.64, 8.78, 9.37, 9.41, 9.51,
10.88, 12.16, 13.45
Short stories, 3.22, 3.43, 3.49, 3.72, 4.9,
5.64, 5.265, 5.298, 5.305, 5.312, 6.82,
6.89, 6.98, 6.151, 6.169, 6.185, 6.201,
6.278, 6.279, 6.283, 6.291, 9.13, 10.2,
10.27, 10.36, 10.61, 12.96, 12.97,
12.113, 12.114, 12.119, 13.49, 13.60,
13.74, 13.101, 13.129, 13.144, 13.150,
13.151, 13.154, 13.165, 13.176, 13.178,
13.183
Shyness, 6.93
Siblings, 1.25, 2.144, 3.14, 3.48, 3.52, 3.58,
5.3, 5.53, 5.68, 5.73, 5.91, 5.94, 5.95,
5.99, 5.108, 5.110, 5.111, 5.113, 5.120,
5.122, 5.153, 5.189, 5.196, 5.226, 5.233,
5.234, 5.243, 5.249, 5.251, 5.267, 5.303,
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6.13, 6.29, 6.32, 6.33, 6.46, 6.69, 6.86,
6.124, 6.151, 6.154, 6.157, 6.224, 6.225,
6.229, 6.260, 6.277, 6.286, 6.288, 6.298,
6.313, 6.320, 8.19, 8.21, 8.25, 8.28,
8.31, 8.61, 8.62, 8.81, 8.90, 9.12, 13.51,
13.66, 13.72, 13.95, 13.103, 13.123,
13.179
Sign language, 12.4, 12.7
Single-parent families, 5.121, 5.172, 5.174
Size, 2.58, 2.91, 3.57, 5.143, 6.77, 6.118,
13.40-13.42
Skating, 6.311, 9.19
Skeletons, 3.50, 8.25, 9.1, 9.3
Skunks, 6.153
Slavery, 1.4, 8.20, 8.23, 8.30, 8.35, 12.71,
12.72
Sleep, 2.20, 2.49, 2.61, 2.93, 2.163, 2.164,
4.7, 4.8, 5.44, 5.101, 5.240, 6.41, 6.101,
6.122, 6.146, 6.150, 6.240, 6.241, 6.256,
6.259, 9.6, 9.42, 10.86, 10.87, 11.22,
11.34, 13.177
Small-town life, 10.73
Snails, 6.220
Snakes, 6.200, 11.23, 11.31, 11.73, 11.75
Snow, 2.65, 3.37, 3.65, 5.47, 5.50, 5.57,
6.38, 6.178, 9.1, 13.59, 13.184
Social class, 5.88
Social issues, 1.71, 5.296-5.310, 8.87,
12.108-12.111
Social studies, 12.1-12.129
Solar system, 6.234, 11.6, 11.12, 11.15
Sorcerers, 13.105
Sounds, 2.27, 2.75, 5.262, 5.292, 9.35,
10.102
Soup, 6.214, 13.132
South (U.S.), 2.143, 5.27, 5.39, 5.59, 5.201,
8.53, 8.59, 8.67, 8.84, 8.85, 8.86, 10.73,
10.74, 13.20, 13.83, 13.87, 13.140
South Africa, 5.316, 5.317, 5.320, 5324
South America, 5.313, 6.109, 12.41, 12.89,
13.155, 13.157, 13.160
South Carolina, 5.39
South Dakota, 8.43
Southern folklore, 13.120
Southwest (U.S.), 3.28, 7.11, 8.29, 8.45,
8.65, 12.9, 12.38, 12.39, 12.44, 12.58,
13.91
Space exploration and travel, 1.14, 1.65,
6.266, 6.268, 6.270, 6.273, 6.327, 9.27,
11.1-11.15
Spain, 1.11, 4.6, 12.84, 12.89
Spanish text, 2.7, 3.19, 3.31, 7.11, 12.6,
13.71, 13.139
Sparrows, 5.29
Special powers, 6.306-6.315
Spiders, 11.23, 11.31, 11.51, 11.54
Spies, 8.55, 8.71
Sports, 1.6, 1.33, 1.39, 1.40, 1.56, 5.52,
5.157, 5.263, 5.299, 5.308,
12.112-12.115, 12.117-12.120
Spring, 5.30, 5.289, 6.72, 6.104, 11.98,
13.167
Squirrels, 6.25, 11.29, 13.190
St. Patrick's Day, 3.74
Stage fright, 6.92
Stamps, 12.23
Stars,.6.309, 6.310, 11.3
Statespersons, 1.3, 1.23, 1.30, 1.44, 1.45,
1.48
Storms, 5.69, 5.127, 6.159, 10.106, 11.100
Storytelling, 5.92, 5.114, 5.128, 5.132,
5.139, 6.32, 6.134, 8.56, 8.62, 8.63,
8.76, 13.49, 13.128, 13.148, 13.162,
13.163
Strawberries, 11.143
Subways, 5.213
Sukkot, 3.67
Summer, 5.274, 11.98
Sun, 6.234, 13.10
Supernatural, 3.33, 6.12, 6.16,
6.274-6.291, 13.165
Supernovas, 11.3
Survival, 5.327, 5.328, 8.31
Swallows, 13.40-13.42
Swamp life, 6.50, 6.63
Swanherds, 13.67
Swans, 5.294,7:1, 7.4, 11.43, 13.43, 13.67,
13.123
Sweden, 1.37
Swimming, 5.242
Swineherds, 13.39
Swiss folklore, 13.182
Syria, 5.323
Talismans, 6.16, 6.284, 6.297, 6.299, 7.6
Tall tales, 6.105, 6.169, 13.73,
13.189-13.191
Tanzania, 12.50
Taxis, 5.13, 5.128, 6.79
Teachers, 1.36, 5.221, 6.200, 6.204
Teeth, 5.83
Television, 6.80
Tennessee, 5.59, 8.53
Tennis, 5.118
Texas, 3.28, 7.11, 8.29, 8.45, 8.65, 13.91
64H
Subject Index
569
Thanksgiving, 3.70, 3.71, 3.75, 3.76, 3.77,
6 39 8 13
Thieves! ^267, 6.83, 6.95, 6.99, 6.103,
6.126, 6.191, 8.19
Tibet, 6.109
Tigers, 5.268, 6.26, 10.86, 11.82, 13.130
Time, 2.86, 5.144, 5.237, 5.240, 5.284,
6.208, 12.49
Time fantasy and time travel, 6.267,
6.269, 6.280, 6.292-6.299
Toads, 6.114, 11.23, 11.72, 13.40-13.42
Toilet training, 2.51
Tools, 2.78, 12.93
Toys, 2.40, 2.81, 3.36, 5.93, 5.326, 6.13,
6.247, 6.253, 6.300-6.303, 6.305, 6.318,
9.14, 9.19, 10.104, 12.18, 13.37, 13.38
Traffic signals, 2.46
Trains, 2.110, 5.2, 5.236, 6.131, 6.144,
6.233, 6.256, 6.290, 6.294, 10.96,
10.101, 12.70, 12.125, 12.129
Transportation, 12.121-12.131
Trash, 6.272, 11.1, 11.9, 11.96, 11.97
Treasure hunts, 4.13, 5.229
Trees, 2.17, 2.113, 3.18, 3.26, 3.39, 5.291,
6.9, 6.260, 11.145, 11.150, 13.118
Tricksters, 6.12, 6.50, 6.191, 6.214, 6.282,
6.317, 10.42, 11.20, 13.30, 13.57, 13.58,
13.99, 13.100, 13.108, 13.120, 13.150,
13.162, 13.163, 13.165, 13.183, 13.190
Trolleys, 6.292
Trolls, 6.13, 6.289, 6.312, 6.317, 13.104
Turnips, 13.111
Turtles, 2.59, 5.19, 6.136, 6.206, 11.56,
11.60, 11.74, 13.6, 13.54, 13.170, 13.187
Twins, 5.87, 5.264, 5.295, 6.32, 6.296, 8.12,
13.55
Ukraine, 3.46
Ukrainian Americans, 5.177, 8.70
Ukrainian folklore, 4.16, 13.48
Underground Railroad, 1.4, 8.23, 12.72
Unicorns, 12.81
Uranus, 11.5
Vacations, 5.120, 5.179, 5.226, 5.274,
6.15
Valentine's Day, 3.78, 3.79, 5.247
Vandalism, 5.161
Vanity, 13.9, 13.33, 13.57
Vegetables, 2.10, 2.29, 6.328, 10.77
Vehicles, 12.121
Ventriloquism, 6.83
Venus, 11.11
Vermont, 5.247, 8.79
Video recordings, 12.8
Vietnam War, 5.191, 8.81, 12.68, 12.94
Visual arts, 1.46, 1.67, 1.69, 1.73, 7.9, 7.19,
11.88, 11.89
Visual perception, 2.171, 2.172, 6.160,
9.25, 11.125
Volcanoes, 11.99
Voyages and travels, 1.2, 1.10, 1.11, 1.41,
1.54, 1.65, 2.150, 3.40, 5.153, 5.254,
5.314, 6.5, 6.14, 6.197, 6.217, 6.221,
6.230, 6.308, 8.3-8.7, 8.9, 8.10, 10.89,
10.96, 10.101, 12.22, 12.35, 12.48,
12.50, 12.51, 12.58, 12.70, 12.72, 12.78,
12.80, 12.85, 12.88-12.90, 12.92,
12.121-12.126, 12.128
War, 1.13, 1.28, 1.64, 5.191, 5.328, 6.73,
8.15, 8.16, 8.18, 8.23, 8.24, 8.29, 8.34,
8.35, 8.39, 8.45, 8.46, 8.55, 8.70-8.76,
8.78, 8.81-8.83, 8.91-8.95, 10.94,
10.109, 12.28, 12.29, 12.40, 12.62,
12.63, 12.66, 12.68, 12.69, 12.73, 12.84,
12.94
Washington (state), 8.22, 11.93
Washington, D.C., 6.120, 12.56, 12.60,
12.67
Water, 11.110, 11.114, 11.117
Weather, 2.69, 6.184, 11.108, 11.111,
11.117, 11.123
Weaving, 6.175
Weight control, 5.228
West (U.S.), 2.161, 8.26-8.28, 8.32, 8.37,
8.43, 8.44, 11.153, 12.35, 12.57, 13.19,
13.91
West African folklore, 13.30, 13.108
West Virginia, 5.27, 5.201, 8.67, 8.84, 10.73
Whales, 2.174, 5.31, 5.137, 5.293, 6.161,
10.29, 11.58, 11.63, 11.65, 11.66, 13.21,
13.174
Wilderness, 5.3
Wildlife rescue, 5.29, 5.282, 5.290, 8.65,
11.59, 11.63, 11.67
Willows, 11.150
Wind, 11.109, 13.10
Wings, 3.12, 6.108, 6.307, 6.311, 6.315
Winter, 5.47, 5.50, 5.57, 5.61, 5.273, 6.121,
10.102, 11.34, 11.37, 11.98, 13.167
Wisdom, 5.58, 13.108, 13.171
Wishes, 5.99, 5.140, 5.159, 13.113
647
570
Subject Index
Witches, 3.50, 3.54, 3.57, 3.60, 6.6, 6.16,
6.20, 6.21, 6.222, 6.279, 6.284, 6.285,
6.287, S.288, 6.291, 8.17, 10.48, 10.84,
10.85, 10.98, 13.51, 13.85, 13.94,
13.103, 13.110, 13.118, 13.127, 13.145
Wizards, 6.263, 6.265, 6.271, 7.1, 7.4, 7.6,
13.72, 13.125
Wolves, 2.139, 5.286, 6.199, 8.1, 13.62,
13.64, 13.96, 13.100, 13.119, 13.152
Wombats, 2.138
Women, 1.3-1.5, 1.14, 1.16, 1.18, 1.22,
1.31, 1.36, 1.37, 1.42, 1.47, 1.49, 1.51,
1.52, 1.55, 157, 1.58, 1.62, 1.66, 1.67,
1.73, 8.2, 8.35, 8.36, 8.42, 8.58, 10.109,
12.62, 12.76
Wordless books, 2.58, 2.67, 2.68, 2.87,
2.166, 2.168, 2.172, 2.176, 3.17, 3.23,
5.270, 6.155
World War 1, 8.55, 8.70
World War H, 1.13, 1.28, 1.64, 5.328,
8.71-8.75, 8.78, 8.82, 8.83, 8.91-8.95,
12.28, 12.29, 12.63, 12.66
Worms, 6.220
Wrestling, 5.308
Writers and writing, 1.1, 1.18, 1.19,
1.22, 1.37, 1.42, 1.50, 1.51, 1.57,
1.61, 1.64-1.66, 5.45, 5.65, 5.139,
5.166, 5.184, 5.214, 5.315, 5.323,
6.44, 6.210, 6.296, 7.9, 10.61,
10.110, 12.5
Zoos and zoo animals, 2.30, 5.262, 6.25,
6.113, 6.203, 9.5, 9.49, 10.9, 10.21,
11.75, 11.78, 12.4, 13.25
er|c
643
571
Title Index
A B Cedar: An Alphabet of Trees, 2.17
A Was Once an Apple Pie, 2.14
Aardvarks, Disembark!, 2.13
ABC Americana from the National
Gallery of Art, 2.24
Abuela, 6.237
Acceptable Time, An, 6.295
Ace: The Very Important Pig, 6.80
Across Town, 2.173
Adam Mouse's Book of Poems, 10.68
Adelaide and the Night Train, 6.256
Adventures of High John the Conqueror,
The, 13.120
Adventures of Isabel, The, 10.98
Adventures of Taxi Dog, The, 5.13
Aesop's Fables, 13.4
After-Christmas Tree, The, 3.39
Afternoon Magic, 5.161
Afternoon of the Elves, 5.170
Aida, 7.5
Albert Einstein, 1.38
Aldo Peanut Butter, 5.107
Alef-Bet: A Hebrew Alphabet Book, 2.9
Alexander's Midnight Snack: A Little
Elephant's ABC, 2.28
Alice in Rapture, Sort Of, 5.174
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The
Ultimate Illustrated Edition, 4.2
Alison's Zinnia, 2.16
All about Arrowheads and Spear Points,
12.93
All about Where, 2.66
All about You, 2.36
All Jahdu Storybook, The, 6.282
All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book
of African- American Spirituals, 13.12
Alligator Lives in Benjamin's House, An,
6.137
Alpha Beta Chowder, 9.54
Alphabet Bandits: An ABC Book, 2.74
Alphabet of Rotten Kids!, An, 2.11
Alphabet Times Four: An International
ABC, 2.7
Always Wondering: Some Favorite
Poems of Aileen Fisher, 10.50
Am I Beautiful?, 6.96
Amanda's Butterfly, 2.167
Amazing Amos and the Greatest Couch
on Earth, The, 6.119
Amazing Birds, 11.23
Amazing Cats, 11.23
Amazing Frogs and Toads, 11.23
Amazing Grace, 5.301
Amazing Lizards, 11.23
Amazing Mammals, 11.23
Amazing Poisonous Animals, 11.23
Amazing Potato, The: A Story in Which
the Incas, Conquistadors, Marie
Antoinette, Thomas Jefferson, Wars,
Famines, Immigrants, and French
Fries All Play a Part, 11.148
Amazing Snakes, 11.23
Amazing Spiders, 11.23
Amazing True Stories, 12.96
Amelia's Fantastic Flight, 6.308
America Fights the Tide: 1942, 12.63
America Goes to War 1941, 12.63
America on the Attack: 1943, 12.63
American Bison, 11.21
American Family Farm, The: A Photo
Essay by George Ancona, 12.1
American Music Makers: An
Introduction to American
Composers, 1.47
American Politics: How It Really Works,
12.53
Amish, The, 12.34
Amoko and Efua Bear, 5.311
Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's,
5.56
Amy Loves the Rain, 5.103
Amy Loves the Snow, 2.65
Amy the Dancing Bear, 6.122
Anansi Finds a Fool: An Ashanti Tale,
13.30
Anastasia at This Address, 5.241
Ancient Forests, 11.102
Ancient Heritage, An: The
Arab-American Minority, 12.31
Ancient Rome, 12.82
And One for All, 8.81
And Still the Turtle Watched, 13.170
And the Green Grass Grew All Around:
Folk Poetry from Everyone, 10.40
649
572
Title Index
Androcles and the Lion, and Other
Aesop's Fables, 13.7
Angel for Solomon Singer, An, 5.181
Angel Mae: A Tale of Trotter Street, 5.105
Animal Architecture, 11.25
Animal Capers, 2.2
Animal Fair, The, 10.1
Animal Parade, The: A Collection of
Stories and Poems, 6.82
Animal Rights Controversy, The, 12.109
Animal That Drank Up Sound, The,
10.102
Animal Tracks, 11.27
Animals, The: Selected Poems, 10.64
Animals in Winter, 1134
Anna's Garden Songs, 10.77
Annie's Potty, 2.51
Anno's Aesop: A Book of Fables by
Aesop and Mr. Fox, 13.1
Anno's Masks, 2.39
Anno's Math Games n, 11.140
Antarctica, 5.276
Antics: An Alphabetical Anthology, 2.12
Antique Store Cat, The, 5.12
Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods
Alphabet Year, 2.6
Apaches and Navajos, The, 12.33
Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping
Birds, 5.63
Appelemando's Dreams, 6.250
Apples and Pumpkins, 5.288
April Fools' Day Magic, 3.70
Archie, Follow Me, 6.45
Arctic Hunter, 12.37
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 11.102
Arthur Babysits, 6.32
Arthur Meets the President, 6.33
Arthur's Birthday, 3.2
Arthur's Great Big Valentine, 3.79
Arthur's Pet Business, 6.34
Aska's Animals, 7.10
Asleep, Asleep, 9.6
Asteroids, The, 11.1
Astrid Lindgren: Storyteller to the
World, 1.37
At Christmas Time, 3.42
At the Crossroads, 5.316
At the Zoo, 9.5, 13.25
Attic Mice, The, 6.107
Aunt Nina, Good Night, 5.79
Aurora Means Dawn, 8.41
Awesome Animal Actions, 11.18
Aztecs, The, 12.82
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, 2.128
Babies, Babies, Babies, 11.132
Babushka's Doll, 6.304
Baby Animals, 2.44
Baby Beluga, 13.21
Baby-O, 9.36
Babyface, 5.171
Baby's Boat, 2.164
Badger and the Magic Fan, The: A
Japanese Folktale, 13.90
Baffling Bird Behavior, 11.18
Ballad of Belle Dorcas, The, 8.30
Ballad of the Harp-Weaver, The, 10.97
Bambi: A Life in the Woods, 4.11
Banshee, The, 6.274
Barbara Frietchie, 10.109
Bard of Avon: The Story of William
Shakespeare, 1.61
Bartholomew Fair, 8.8
Basket, 5.119
Bathing Ugly, 5.228
Bathwater Gang, The, 5.252
Beach Ball, 2.87
Beach Day, A, 9.40
Beacons of Light: Lighthouses, 12.65
Bear, 5.33
Bear Goes to Town, 6.35
Bear Hugs, 10.53
Bear on the Moon, The, 6.115
Bear Who Loved Puccini, The, 6.128
Bearhead: A Russian Folktale, 13.94
Bearman: Exploring the World of Black
Bears, 11.33
Bears, 11.83
Bears, Bears, Bears: A Treasury of
Stories, Songs, and Poems, 10.36
Bear's Busy Year: A Book about Seasons,
2.74
Beasts of Bethlehem, The, 10.56
Beatrix Porter's Peter Rabbit: A
Lift-the-Flap Rebus Book, 2.145
Beautiful Origami, 12.17
Beauty and the Beast, 13.47, 13.143
Before the Sun Dies: The Story of
Evolution, 11.123
Behind the Blue and Gray: The Soldier's
Life in the Civil War, 12.73
Behind the Headlines: The Story of
American Newspapers, 12.64
Bellbird in a Flame Tree, A: The Twelve
Days of Christmas, 3.27
Belling the Cat, and Other Aesop's
Fables, 13.8
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Beneath a Blue Umbrella, 10.70
Benjamin's Barn, 6.244
Bently and Egg, 6.75
Berlioz the Bear, 6.31
Best Cat Suit of All, The, 3.51
Best Friends Club, The: A Lizzie and
Harold Story, 5.187
Best of Aesop's Fables, The, 13.2
Best Present, The, 5.195
Best Witches: Poems for Halloween, 3.60
Between Two Worlds, 8.92
Beware of Boys, 6.199
Beyond the Ridge, 6.170
Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook, The,
5.106
Big Bear's Treasury: A Children's
Anthology, 10.2
Big Book for Peace, The, 5.298
Big Cats, 11.82
Big Dog, 5.21
Big Pumpkin, 3.57
Big Red Barn, 2.45
Big Sarah's Little Boots, 5.78
Big Stew, The, 6.287
Biggest Klutz in Fifth Grade, The, 5.186
Bigmama's, 1.22
Bill Peet: An Autobiography, 1.50
Bingo Brown's Guide to Romance, 5.45
Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry, 10.79
Birthday Basket for Tia, A, 3.4
Bizarre Birds and Beasts, 10.65
Black and White, 9.45
Black Cat, The, 9.1
Black Crow, Black Crow, 9.7
Black Dance in America: A History
through Its People, 7.3
Black Falcon, The: A Tale from the
Decameron, 13.146
Blackberry Ramble, 6.72
Blast Off to Earth! A Look at Geography,
11.127
Blood-and-Thunder Adventure on
Hurricane Peak, The, 6.210
Blood Red Ochre, 5.319
Bo Jackson: Baseball/Football Superstar,
1.40
Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom,
6.184
Boats, 12.130
Rones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones, 9.3
Bonjour, Mr. Satie, 6.52
Boo! It's Halloween, 3.59
Boo! Stories to Make You Jump, 6.278
Boodil My Dog, 5.23
Book of Eagles, The, 11.45
Boots and His Brothers: A Norwegian
Tale, 13.95
Boots and the Glass Mountain, 13.104
Born Different: Amazing Stories of Very
Special People, 11.134
Born in the Year of Courage, 8.48
Born to the Land: An American Portrait,
12.9
Box Turtle at Long Pond, 5.19
Boy and the Ghost, The, 13.121
Boy Who Knew the Language of the
Birds, The, 13.185
Boy Who Owned the School, The: A
Comedy of Love, 5.245
Boy Who Sailed with Columbus, The, 8.5
Brain, The: What It Is, What It Does,
11.131
Brave Babette and Sly Tom, 6.59
Brave Little Tailor, The, 13.135
Break with Charity, A: A Story about the
Salem Witch Trials, 8.17
Breaking Out, 5.90
Breathtaking Noses, 11.32
Bremen Town Musicians, The, 13.131
Bridges, 12.131
Brighter Garden, A, 10.49
Broccoli Tapes, The, 5.183
Broken Boy, The, 5.188
Brother Billy Bronto's Bygone Blues
Band, 6.28
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message
from Chief Seattle, 11.92
Brother Moose, 8.33
Brothers Like Friends, 8.90
Brown Cow, A, 9.10
Brushy Mountain, 5.176
Buck Stops Here, The: The Presidents of
the United States, 12.54
Buffalo Gal, 8.65
Bugs for Dinner? The Eating Habits of
Neighborhood Creatures, 11.28
Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt!, 1.30
Bunny's Night Out, 6.116
Burgoo Stew, 6.214
Buried in Ice, 12.78
But I'll Be Back Again: An Album, 1.57
But No Candy, 8.78
Butterfly Jar, The, 10.69
Butterfly Night of Old Brown Bear, The,
6.139
Buzby, 9.8
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651
574
Title Index
C, My Name Is Cal, 5.121
Call of the Running Tide, The: A Portrait
of an Island Family, 12.11
Call of the Wolves, The, 5.286
Calypso Alphabet, The, 2.1
Cameo Cats, 10.5
Camp Big Paw, 6.49
Can You Find Me? A Book about Animal
Camouflage, 11.26
Canada Geese Quilt, The, 8.79
Capital for the Nation, A, 12.67
Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens: A Book
about the Four Seasons, 2.42
Caribbean Carnival: Songs of the West
Indies, 13.13
Caribou Alphabet, A, 2.22
Carl Goes Shopping, 2.168
Carolers, The, 3.23
Carrot War, The, 6.99
Castles, 12.91
Cat and Alex and the Magic Flying
Carpet, 6.5
Cat Came Back, The: A Traditional Song,
13.26
Cat Is Back at Bat, 9.17
Catch That Cat! A Picture Book of
Rhymes and Puzzles, 9.22
Catch the Sea, 5.100
Catching the Wind, 5.31
Cats Sleep Anywhere, 10.87
Catskill Eagle, 4.10
Catwings Return, 6.86
Cecil's Story, 8.34
Celebrate: A Book of Jewish Holidays,
3.61
Celia's Island Journal, 1.66
Chalk Doll, The, 5.322
Chanukkah Guest, The, 3.62
Charlie's House, 5.324
Charlotte Shakespeare and Annie the
Great, 5.166
Cheetah, 11.75
Cherry Pie Baby, The, 6.46
Chester the Out-of-Work Dog, 6.123
Chick, 11.35
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, 2.19
Chicken Sunday, 5.177
Child of Faerie, Child of Earth, 6.189
Children and the AIDS Virus: A Book for
Children, Parents, and Teachers,
11.136
Children of Bach, 8.73
Children of Egypt, The, 12.41
Children of the River, 5.37
Child's Fairy Tale Book, The, 13.60
Child's Garden of Verses, A: A Pop-up
Book, 2.153
Child's Prayer, A, 10.104 m
Child's Treasury of Seaside Verse, A,
10.10
China Year, The, 5.321
Chocolate-Covered Ants, 5.243
Chocolate Dreams, 10.43
Christmas Ark, The, 3.33
Christmas Carol, A, 4.4
Christmas Coat, The, 3.14
Christmas Counting, 2.113
Christmas Cup, The, 5.126
Christmas Pageant, The, 3.32
Christmas Sky, The, 3.11
Christmas Story, A, 3.40
Christmas Tree Memories, 3.9
Christmas Tree Ride, The, 3.26
Christopher Columbus: From Vision to
Voyage, 1.11
Christopher Columbus: Voyager to the
Unknown, 1.41
Cinderella, 13.92
Cinderella, and Other Tales from
Perrault, 13.61
Cinderella Rebus Book, The, 13.112
Circle of Light, 5.223
Circles, 2.83
Circus, 6.58
City Cat, Country Cat, 5.18
City Kids in China, 12.14
Clap Your Hands, 9.38
Class President, 5.218
Clock Shop, The, 6.208
Clowning Around, 9.39
Coal Mine Peaches, 5.92
Cockatoos, 6.198
Coffin on a Case, 5.258
Coldest Winter, The, 8.51
Colin Powell: A Man of War and Peace,
1.59
Color, 7.19
Color Box, The, 2.56
Color Dance, 2.70
Color Farm, 2.57
Color Zoo, 2.30
Colors, 2.32, 2.69
Colt, 5.203
Come a Tide, 5.6
Come Back, Kittens, 2.80
Come Back, Puppies, 2.80
Title Index
575
Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of
Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon
Creek and Brought It Back to life,
11.93
Come by Chance, 6.159
Come Out, Muskrats, 11.16
Complete Baseball Player, The, 12.120
Conquering Kilmarnie, 5.156
Cookcamp, The, 8.82
Count!, 2.102
Counting America: The Story of the
United States Census, 12.52
Counting Kangaroos: A Book about
Numbers, 2.74
Counting Sheep, 2.93
Cousins, 5.192
Cousins, The, 5.84
Cowboy and the Black-Eyed Pea, The,
13.91
Cowboys, 8.40
Cranberries, 11.146
Crane's Rebound, 5.52
Crazy about German Shepherds, 11.68
Crazy Alphabet, 2.8
Creatures That Glow, 11.19
Crime in America, 12.108
Crinkleroot's Book of Animal Tracking,
11.76
Crocodile Beat, 6.74
Crocodile Creek: The Cry in the Night,
6.67
Crow Chief: A Plains Indian Story, 13.161
Crutches, 8.75
Cut-Ups Crack Up, The, 6.213
Cyclops, 13.158
Daddies, 12.107
Dance, Tanya, 5.95
Dancers in the Garden, 11.44
Dancing Cat, The, 6.305
Danger in Tibet, 6.109
Danny and the Easter Egg, 3.45
Dark-Thirty, The: Southern Tales of the
Supernatural, 6.283
Dark Way, The: Stories from the Spirit
World, 13.165
David's Songs: His Psalms and Their
Story, 12.101
Dawn Rider, 8.14
Day before Christmas, The, 3.15
Day Care ABC, 2.23
Day of Ahmed's Secret, The, 5.315
Day That Henry Cleaned His Room,
The, 5.255
Day the Goose Got Loose, The, 6.87
Day We Walked on the Moon, The: A
Photo-History of Space Exploration,
11.14
Daydreams, 6.40
Dear Annie, 5.85
Dear Brother, 6.24
Dear Dad, Love Laurie, 5.62
Dear Dr. Bell . . . Your friend, Helen
Keller, 1.58
Dear Mom, Get Me Out of Here!, 5.231
Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead,
But . . ., 5.208
Dearest Grandmama, 6.275
Deep Down Underground, 2.101
Derek the Knitting Dinosaur, 6.29
Deserts, 11.115
Dial-a-Croc, 6.56
Diamond Tree, The: Jewish Tales from
around the World, 13.128
Diane Goode's American Christmas, 3.22
Diane Goode's Book of Silly Stories and
Songs, 13.77
Diego Rivera: Artist of the People, 1.46
Digging to China, 6.314
Dinosaur Beach, 6.55
Dinosaur Chase, 6.103
Dinosaur Dances, 10.80
Dinosaur Dig, 11.153
Dinosaur Dreams, 9.1
Dinosaur James, 6.130
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, 9.4
Dinosaurs Alive and Well! A Guide to
Good Health, 11.130
Dinosaurs to the Rescue! A Guide to
Protecting Our Planet, 11.90
Dinosaurs Travel: A Guide for Families
on the Go, 12.123
Discovery of the Americas, The, 12.88
Discovery of the Americas Activities
BooMFhe, 12.88
Do like Kyla, 5.53
Does God Have a Big Toe? Stories about
Stories in the Bible, 12.102
Dog, Boy, Cap, Skate, 9.19
Dog Days, 5.179
Dog Poems, 10.28
Dog Who Had Kittens, The, 6.112
Dogs on the Case: Search Dogs Who
Help Save Lives and Enforce the
Law, 12.10
v. 65,3
576
Title Index
Dolphin Adventure: A True Story, 11.59
Dolphins, 11.56
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, 4.6
Don't Spill It Again, James, 6.151
Don't You Know There's a War On?, 1.64
Doodle Dog, 6.255
Dove Isabeau, 6.194
Dr. De Soto Goes to Africa, 6.127
Drac and the Gremlin, 6.229
Dragon, 6.23
Dragon and the Thief, The, 6.8
Dragon of an Ordinary Family, The, 6.15
Dragon Thanksgiving Feast, The: Things
to Make and Do, 3.77
Dragonflies, 11.52
Dragonfly's Tale, 13.179
Dragon's Boy, The, 6.22
Dragon's Robe, The, 6.175
Draw Me a Star, 6.309
Dream Is Alive, The: A Flight of
Discovery aboard the Space Shuttle,
11.4
Dream Stair, The, 6.241
Dreamcatcher, 13.177
Drylongso, 5.279
Duck, 11.35
Duckat, 5.20
Ducks Don't Get Wet, 11.41
Dwarf Giant, The, 6.177
"E" Is for Elisa, 5.108
Each Orange Had 8 Slices: A Counting
Book, 2.105
Earth to Matthew, 5.232
Earthquake at Dawn, 8.58
Earthquakes, 11.105, 11.116
Easter: The King James Version, 3.44
Easter Alphabet, An: From a Poem by
Nora Tarlow, 3.47
Eating Fractions, 2.76
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and
Vegetables from A to 2, 2.10
Eben Tyne, Powdermonkey, 8.24
Ed Emberley's Thumbprint Drawing
Box, 12.20
Eddie's Friend Boodles, 5.164
Edmond Went Far Away, 6.231
Eentsy, Weentsy Spider, The: Fingerplays
and Action Rhymes, 10.7
Egg Is an Egg, An, 2.89
Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork
Alphabet, 12.25
Elephant Crossing, 11.84
Eleven Kids, One Summer, 5.120
Elfwyn's Saga, 13.147
Elisabeth and the Water-Troll, 6.289
Ellis Island Christmas, An, 8.60
Emmy, 8.68
Emperor's New Clothes, The, 13.33
Enchanted Flute, The, 13.107
Enchanted Wood, The: An Original Fairy
Tale, 6.186
Encounter, 8.10
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the
Disgusting Sneakers, 5.265
Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons, and
Other Creatures That Never Were,
10.42
Ernest and Celestine at the Circus, 6.141
Escape from Slavery: Five Journeys to
Freedom, 12.72
Esio Trot, 6.206
Eskimo Boy: Life in an Inupiaq Eskimo
Village, 12.13
Estonia, 12.36
Everybody Cooks Rice, 5.38
Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes, 5.233
Everything from a Nail to a Coffin, 12.16
Everywhere, 5.190
Evil Spell, The, 6.92
Evil under the Sea, 6.109
Exactly the Opposite, 2.67
Exiles, The, 5.122
Exploring an Ocean Ude Pool, 11.55
Eye of the Needle, The, 13.181
Face to Face: A Collection of Stories by
Celebrated Soviet and American
Writers, 5.305
Faery Flag, The: Stories and Poems of
Fantasy and the Supernatural, 6.291
Fairies, The, 10.81
Fairy Necklaces, The, 6.316
Fairy Tale, A, 5.180
Fairy Tales of Ireland, 13.149
Fall, 11.98
Families: Looking at Paintings, 7.17
Family Pictures/Cuadros de familia, 7.11
Family Pose, 5.104
Family Read-Aloud Holiday Treasury,
The, 3.72
Fancy Aunt Jess, 8.77
Farm Noises, 2.77
Farmer Duck, 6.142
654
Title Index
577
Farmyard Song, A: An Old Rhyme, 13.17
Father of the Orphans: The Story of
Janusz Korczak, 1.13
Favorite Greek Myths, 13.176
Feathers and Tails: Animal Fables from
around the World, 13.5
Feathers for Lunch, 5.277
Feathers like a Rainbow: An Amazon
Indian Tale, 13.160
Feel the Wind, 11.109
Fiddle-I-Fee: A Farmyard Song for the
Very Young, 13.27
Fiesta! Mexico's Great Celebrations, 12.43
Fifth Grade: Here Comes Trouble, 5.173
Fighting Words, 9.48
Find Demi's Baby Animals, 2.53
Find Demi's Dinosaurs: An Animal
Game Book, 2.54
Find Demi's Sea Creatures: An Animal
Game Book, 2.55
Finders Keepers, 6.267
Finding Foxes, 5.272
Fine Fat Pig, and Other Animal Poems,
A, 10.55
Fire and Silk: Flying in a Hot Air
Balloon, 12.22
Firebird, The, 7.6
First Look at Bats, A, 11.36
First Snow, Magic Snow, 13.59
First Tomato, 6.152
First Voyage of Christopher Columbus,
1492, The, 8.7
Fish Soup, 6.322
Five Little Ducks, 2.162
Five Little Monkeys jumping on the
Bed, 2.98
Flamingo, 11.75
Flap Your Wings and Try, 6.108
Flight: The Journey of Charles
Lindbergh, 12.124
Flight of Angels, A, 5.266
Flower Grows, A, 11.149
Fly the Hot Ones, 12.127
Folks in the Valley, The: A Pennsylvania
Dutch ABC, 2.3
Follow Me!, 2.175
Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean,
11.110
Fool and the Fish, The: A Tale from
Russia, 13.31
For Strawberry Jam or Fireflies, 2.64
For Your Own Protection: Stories Science
Photos Tell, 11.121
Forever Family, A, 1.12
Forgotten Voyager: The Story of
Amerigo Vespucci, 1.10
Fortune, 13.130
Fortune-Tellers, The, 6.166
Forward Pass, 5.299
Fossils Tell of Long Ago, 11.151
Four Dollars and Fifty Cents, 8.32
Four Fierce Kittens, 6.57
1492: The Year of the New World, 8.9
Fourth Grade Is a Jinx, 5.221
Fourth Grade Rats, 5.185
Fox Be Nimble, 6.89
Fox Outfoxed, 9.12
Frannie's Fruits, 5.55
Freaky Fish Facts, 11.18
"Fred, Is That You?" A Lift-the-Flap
Book, 2.146
Frida's Office Day, 9.11
Friendly Beasts, The: A Traditional
Christmas Carol, 13.14
Fritz and the Mess Fairy, 6.153
Frog, 11.35
Frog in Love, 6.140
Frog Odyssey, 6.125
Frog Prince, The, 13.114
Frog Prince, Continued, The, 6.187
Frog Went a-Courting, 13.28
Frogs, Toads, Lizards, and Salamanders,
11.72
From One to One Hundred, 2.116
From Seed to Plant, 11.144
From the Beginning: The Story of
Human Evolution, 11.138
Fruit, 2.69
Fudge-a-Mania, 5.226
Full Moon Soup; or, The Fall of the
Hotel Splendide, 2.170
Fun and Games: Stories Science Photos
Tell, 11.121
Fun with Paper Bags and Cardboard
Tubes, 12.27
Further Tales of Uncle Remus: The
Misadventures of Brer Rabbit, Brer
Fox, Brer Wolf, the Doodang, and
Other Creatures, 13.100
Galaxies, 11.10
Galimoto, 5.326
Gallery of Dinosaurs and Other Early
Reptiles, A, 11.156
Garbage Juice for Breakfast, 5.261
ERLC
655
Title Index
Garden Alphabet, A, 2.29
George and Martha Washington at
Home in New York, 12.75
George Washington's Mother, 1.31
Georgia O'Keeffe, 1.67
Geronimo and the Struggle for Apache
Freedom, 1.15
Ghastlies, Goops and Pincushions, 10.57
Ghost Train: A Spooky Hologram Book,
6.290
Giant Apple, The, 13.126
Gideon Ahoy!, 5.198
Gift from Saint Francis, A: The First
Creche, 3.16
Gift of the Tree, The, 5.291
Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat, The,
10.88
Giraffes, the Sentinels of the Savannas,
11.81
Glass Angels, The, 8.89
Glasses (Who Needs 'em?), 6.219
Go Away, William, 5.17
Go Fish, 5.139
Go Tell It to the Toucan, 3.7
Going Green: A Kid's Handbook to
Saving the Planet, 11.96
Going West, 8.44
Golden Bear, 2.165
Golden Heart of Winter, The, 6.190
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A
Peek-through-the-Window Book,
13.76
Good, the Bad, and the Goofy, The,
6.299
Good Books, Good Times!, 10.16
Good Days, Bad Days, 9.2
Good Morning, Granny Rose, 6.178
Good Times on Grandfather Mountain,
6.180
Good-bye, Billy Radish, 8.70
Goodbye Geese, 5.273
Goodness Gracious!, 2.52
Goodnight to Annie: An Alphabet
Lullaby, 2.20
Gorilla/Chinchilla, and Other Animal
Rhymes, 11.79
Grandchildren of the Incas, 12.41
Grandfather Tang's Story, 6.134
Grandma and the Pirates, 6.207
Grandmother's Story, A, 5.98
Grandpa Claus, 3.30
Grandpa Days, The, 5.75
Grandpa's Song, 5.193
Granny Will Your Dog Bite, and Other
Mountain Rhymes, 10.33
Grasshopper Summer, 8.43
Grateful Nation, A: The Story of
Arlington National Cemetery, 12.59
Great Adventure of Christopher
Columbus, The: A Pop-up Book,
2.150
Great American Gold Rush, The, 12.61
Great Barrier Reef, The: A Living
Laboratory, 11.60
Great Composers, 1.68
Great Fishing Contest, The, 5.168
Great-Grandma Tells of Threshing Day,
8.56
Great Little Madison, The, 1.32
Great Pumpkin Switch, The, 8.62
Great St. Lawrence Seaway, The, 12.126
Great Voyager Adventure, The: A
Guided Tour through the Solar
System, 11.5
Great White Man-Eating Shark, The: A
Cautionary Tale, 5.242
Greatest Idea Ever, The, 5.230
Greedyanna, 5.249
Greek Myths for Young Children, 13.186
Green Beans, 5.142
Green Gourd, The: A North Carolina
Folktale, 13.87
Green Queen, The, 2.85
Greenbrook Farm, 5.30
Greencoat and the Swanboy, 13.67
Greening the City Streets: The Story of
Community Gardens/ 12.12
Gretchen's abc, 2.26
Grim and Ghastly Goings-on, 10.54
Growing Up Adopted, 12.110
Growing Up Amish, 1230
Growing Up in the Old West, 12.57
Guest Is a Guest, A, 6.70
Gulf War, The, 12.69
Guy Who Was Five Minutes Late, The,
5.237
Guys from Space, 6.266
Gwinna, 6.7
Haircuts for the Woolseys, 6.53
Halloween: Stories and Poems, 3.49
Hand Full of Stars, A, 5.323
Handel and the Famous Sword
Swallower of Halle, 1.63
Handmade Alphabet, The, 12.7
650
Title Index
579
Hands-on Book of Big Machines, The,
2.152
Handtalk Zoo, 12.4
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales,
13.154
Hansel and Gretel, 13.51, 13.103
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights, 3.64
Happy Birthday, 10.17
Happy Birthday, Dolores, 3.6
Happy Birthday, Wombat!, 2.138
Happy Prince, The, 13.142
Hark! A Christmas Sampler, 3.43
Harold and Chester in Scared Silly: A
Halloween Treat, 3.54
Harp Seals, 11.24
Harry Newberry and the Raiders of the
Red Drink, 6.239
Harry's Helicopter, 6.228
Hattie and the Wild Waves: A Story from
Brooklyn, 8.54
Hauntings: Ghosts and Ghouls from
around the World, 13.85
Have a Happy . . .: A Novel, 3.69
Hawaiian Islands, 11.102
Heartland, 10.99
Heartlight, 6.270
Hedgehog for Breakfast, 6.135
Help, Pink Pig!, 6.300
Helping Hands: How Monkeys Assist
People Who Are Disabled, 11.135
Henny Penny, 13.56, 13.153
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea:
The Sixth Book of Their Adventures,
5.135
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers:
The Seventh Book of Their
Adventures, 5.32
Herds of Words, 9.46
Here Comes McBroom! Three More Tall
Tales, 6.169
Heroine of the Titanic, The: A Tale Both
True and Otherwise of the Life of
Molly Brown, 1.16
Heron Street, 5.292
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, 3.63
Hey! Get Off Our Train, 6.233
Hey Diddle Diddle, 2.128
Hey World, Here I Am!, 10.61
Hi Bears, Bye Bears, 6.164
Hiawatha and the Iroquois League, 1.15
Hickory, Dickory, Dock, 2.128
Hickory Dickory Dock, and Other
Nursery Rhymes, 2.127
Hide and Seek in the Yellow House, 9.16
Hide and Shriek: Riddles about Ghosts
and Goblins, 9.26
Hiding Beast, The, 5.130
Higbee's Halloween, 5.246
High in the Mountains, 5.7
High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious
Sky Pie Angel Food Cake, The, 6.261
High-Wire Henry, 5.14
Hilary and the Lions, 6.236
Hilary and the Troublemakers, 6.243
Hippo, 11.75
Hippopotamusn't, and Other Animal
Verses, A, 10.60
His Royal Buckliness, 13.167
hist whist, 10.85
Ho Ho Ho! Riddles about Santa Claus,
9.26
Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale from Japan,
13.134
Hoax on You, The, 5.264
Hobie Hanson: Greatest Hero of the
Mall, 5.235
Hoiho, The: New Zealand's Yellow-Eyed
Penguin, 11.46
Home, 10.38
Home, The, 12.19
Home by Five, 5.144
Hoops: Behind the Scenes with the
Boston Celtics, 12.112
Hoot, Howl, Hiss, 2.72
Hopeful Trout, and Other Limericks,
The, 10.46
Hopscotch around the World, 12.116
Horrendous Hullabaloo, The, 6.211
Horror at the Haunted House, 6.321
Horses: Looking at Paintings, 7.17
Horses in the Circus Ring, 11.49
Hot Fudge, 6.71
How a House Is Built, 12.45
How a Shirt Grew in the Field, 4.16
How Did We Find Out about Lasers?,
11.118
How Did We Find Out about
Microwaves?, 11.119
How Do Bears Sleep?, 11.22
How Do You Say It Today, Jesse Bear?,
2.50
How Georgina Drove the Car Very Care-
fully from Boston to New York, 6.230
How I Captured a Dinosaur, 6.117
How Many Days to America? A
Thanksgiving Story, 3.75
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580
Title Index
How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have?
and Other Tales, 13.101
How Pizza Came to Queens, 5.54
How to Make Your Own Video, 12.8
How We Learned the Earth Is Round,
11.113
Hunters of Prehistory, The, 12.86
Hurricane, 6.260
Huskings, Quiltings, and Barn Raisings:
Work-Play Parties in Early America,
12.47
I, Columbus: My Journal— 1492-3, 12.92
I Am a Jesse White Tumbler, 12.118
I Am Regina, 8.15
I Had a Cat, 6.111
I Hate English!, 5.40
I Have an Aunt on Marlborough Street,
5.117
I Hear America Singing, 10.108
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a
Fly, 13.16
I Like Books, 6.36
I Love You: Verses and Sweet Sayings,
10.22
I Saw You in the Bathtub, and Other
Folk Rhymes, 10.41
I See Something You Don't See: A
Riddle-me Picture Book, 9.28
I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles, 9.31
I Spy: An Alphabet in Art, 7.14
I Went Walking, 2.35
I Wonder If I'll See a Whale, 5.293
I Wouldn't Be Scared, 6.218
If You Ever Meet a Whale, 10.29
If You Give a Moose a Muffin, 6.102
If You Made a Million, 11.141
Iktomi and the Berries: A Plains Indian
Story, 13.162
Iktomi and the Ducks: A Plains Indian
Story, 13.163
I'm Growing!, 11.128
I'm in the Zoo, Too!, 6.25
I'm Santa Claus and I'm Famous, 3.34
I'm the Best!, 5.34
I'm the Big Sister Now, 1.25
In a Cabin in a Wood, 13.18
In 1492, 12.90
In My House, 2.81
In My Yard, 2.81
In the Beginning: Creation Stories from
around the World, 13.166
In the Eyes of the Cat: Japanese Poetry
for All Seasons, 10.11
In the Forest: A Portfolio of Paintings,
11.88
In the Haunted House, 3.50
Inca and Spaniard: Pizarro and the
Conquest of Peru, 12.89
Incredible Insect Instincts, 11.18
Indian Winter, An, 12.35
Inner Chimes: Poems on Poetry, 10.13
Insect Metamorphosis: From Egg to
Adult, 11.50
Insects around the House, 11.54
Insects in the Garden, 11.54
Inside-Outside Book of London, The,
12.51
Inside-Outside Book of Paris, The, 12.51
Into the Night, 5.280
Introducing Michelangelo, 1.53
Iroquois, The, 12.33
Is Anybody Up?, 12.49
Is This a House for Hermit Crab?, 5.25,
11.64
Is Your Mama a Llama?, 6.66
Island Boy, 8.11
Island Light, The, 6.152
Island of Ghosts, The, 5.260
It Ain't Always Easy, 8.31
It Chanced to Rain, 2.123
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: A
Pop-Up Mystery Whodunit, 2.151
It's Too Noisy!, 13.63
Itsy-Bitsy Beasties: Poems from around
the World, 10.39
I've Got Your Nose!, 6.6
Jack, the Seal and the Sea, 5.269
Jack and the Beanstalk, 13.93
Jack in Luck, 1352
Jake and Rosie, 5.169
January Brings the Snow: A Seasonal
Hide-and-Seek, 2.140
Jason and the Golden Fleece, 13.159
Jedera Adventure, The, 6.1
Jeremy's Tail, 6.197
Jerome and the Witchcraft Kids, 3.52
Jesse Builds a Road, 6.251
Jesse Jackson: A Biography, 1.45
Jessica the Blue Streak, 5.253
Jim Ugly, 8.26
Jingle the Christmas Clown, 3.20
Jolly Christmas Postman, The, 3.8
658
Title Index
581
Jonathan and His Mommy, 5.138
Josephina Hates Her Name, 6.61
Josie Smith, 5.60
Journey, The: Japanese Americans,
Racism, and Renewal, 12.66
Journey Home, The, 8.28
Journey of Mehg, The: A Chinese
Legend, 13.117
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices,
10.51
Judith Resnik: Challenger Astronaut, 1.14
Judy Scuppernong, 10.74
Jules Verne: The Man Who Invented
Tomorrow, 1.65
Julius, the Baby of the World, 6.69
Jumblies, The, 10.90
Jump at de Sun: The Story of Zora Neale
Hurston, 1.51
Jump On Over! The Adventures of Brer
Rabbit and His Family, 13.83
June Is a Tune That Jumps on a Stair,
10.78
June 29, 1999, 6.328
Junk in Space, 11.9
Junkyard Dog, 6.114
Just like Max, 5.65
Just Plain Fancy, 5.42
Just So Stories, 4.9
Kashtanka, 4.3
Katie's Trunk, 8.18
Keep Looking!, 11.37
Kid Who Ran for Principal, The, 5.222
Kids, 2.37
Killer Bees, 11.53
King Change-a-lot, 6.202
King Emmett the Second, 5.204
King Philip and the War with the
Colonists, 1.15
King Shoes and Clown Pockets, 5.162
King's Day, The: Louis XIV of France, 1.9
King's Equal, The, 6.181
Kitchen Knight, The: A Tale of King
Arthur, 13.168
Kitten, 11.35
Kitten Day, 5.28
Kitten Twins, The; A Book about
Opposites, 2.74
Knight Who Was Afraid of the Dark,
The, 6.172
Knights of the Kitchen Table, 6.299
Koala Christmas, 3.10
L. Frank Baum: Royal Historian of Oz,
1.19
Lady Bugatti, 6.90
Lady Who Put Salt in Her Coffee, The,
4.5
Ladybug and Other Insects, The, 2.69
Land of Gray Wolf, The, 8.6
Land of the Long White Cloud: Maori
Myths, Tales and Legends, 13.183
Landscapes: Looking at Paintings, 7.17
Lap-Time Song and Play Book, The, 2.136
Large as Life, 2.58
Las Navidades: Popular Christmas
Songs from Latin America, 3.19
Last Basselope, The: One Ferocious
Story, 6.30
Last Princess, The: The Story of Princess
Ka'iulani of Hawai'i, 1.62
Last Tune I Saw Harris, The, 6.217
Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah
Story, 3.65
Latvia, 12.36
Laura Charlotte, 5.93
Leaving, and Other Stories, The, 5.64
Leaving Morning, The, 5.112
Left Behind, 5.21?
Legend of Daisy Flowerdew, The, 6.18
Legend of William Tell, The, 13.182
Lemonade Babysitter, The, 5.225
Leo and Blossom's Sukkah, 3.68
Leo the Lion, 6.144
Let Freedom Ring: A Ballad of Martin
Luther King, Jr., 1.43
Let the Celebrations Begin!, 5.328
Let's Do It, 2.75
Let's Fly from A to Z, 2.18
Let's Go to the Library, 12.95
Let's Make a Noise, 2.75
Let's Play, 2.75
Let's Try, 2.75
Letter to the King, A, 13.137
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of
Harriet Jacobs, 8.35
Letters from Rifka, 8.88
letting Swift River Go, 8.87
Libby on Wednesday, 5.184
Librarians A to Z, 12.3
Life in the Oceans, 11.112
Light: Stories of a Small Kindness, 5.312
Light and Shadow, 10.62
Lightning inside You, and Other Native
American Riddles, 9.23
Lily and the Bears, 6.113
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Lily Pad Pond, 11.71
Lincoln Brigade, The: A Picture History,
12.84
Lines, 7.19
Linnea's Almanac, 5.271
Listen to the Nightingale, 5.96
Lithuania, 12.36
Little Bear Lost, 6.303
Little Big Mouse, 6.77
Little Crooked Christmas Tree, The, 3.18
Little Dog Laughed, The, 2.132
Little Eight John, 13.140
Little Excitement, A, 5.99
Little Flower King, The, 6.17
Little Girl and the Dragon, The, 6.248
Little Grunt and the Big Egg: A
Prehistoric Fairy Tale, 6.54
Little Lame Prince, The, 13.141
Little Mermaid, The, 13.34
Little Mouse's Painting, 6.160
Little Penguin's Tale, 6.161
Little Rabbit Foo Foo, 13.24
Little Sam Takes a Bath, 2.147
Little Snowgirl, The: An Old Russian
Tale, 13.65
Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big
Double the Bear, 13.190
Littlejim, 8.59
Littlest Dinosaurs, The, 11.155
Living Dangerously: American Women
Who Risked Their Lives for
Adventure, 1.52
Living Treasure: Saving Earth's
Threatened Biodiversity, 11.101
Living with a Parent Who Takes Drugs,
12.111
Lizard in the Sun, 5.31
Llama and the Great Flood: A Folktale
from Peru, 13.155
Log of Christopher Columbus, The: The
First Voyage: Spring, Summer and
Fall, 1492, 12.80
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story
from China, 13.152
Long Hard Journey, A.: The Story of the
Pullman Porter, 12.70
Long Way Home, The, 5.87
Look Again! The Second Ultimate
SpoMhe-Difference Book, 11.103
Look Up, Look Down, 2.171
Loop the Loop, 5.297
Lord of the Dance: An African Retelling,
13.133
Losing Uncle Tim, 5.194
Lost in the Amazon, 6.109
Lost Wreck of the Isis, The, 11.104
Lottie's Circus, 6.232
Louise Builds a House, 6.249
Love Flute, 13.164
Love Notes, 3.78
Loving, 2.79
Loving Ben, 5.196
Lucie Babbidge's House, 6.235
Luminous Pearl, The: A Chinese
Folktale, 13.136
Lunch, 2.31
Lyddie, 8.38
Macmillan Book of Baseball Stories, The,
12.113
Macmillan Children's Guide to
Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric
Animals, 11.159
Magic Boat, The, 13.68
Magic Fan, The, 6.302
Magic Flute, The: The Story of Mozart's
Opera, 7.2
Magic Pumpkin, The, 3.56
Magic School Bus Inside the Human
Body, The, 6.10
Magic Well, The, 6.19
Magic Wood, The, 10.105
Make Four Million Dollar$ by Next
Thur$day!, 5.244
Make like a Tree and Leave, 5.234
Malcolm X: Black Rage, 1.20
Mammoth Imagination, A, 6.100
Man from the Other Side, The, 8.95
Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket,
The, 6.176
Man Who Lit the Stars, The, 6.310
Man Who Was Poe, The, 8.21
Mandy, 5.77
Maniac Magee, 5.307
Manners, 12.98
Many Kinds of Magic: Tales of Mystery,
Myth, and Enchantment, 13.180
Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin, The,
1.48
Many Moons, 4.15
Marco Polo: His Notebook, 1.54
Marge's Diner, 12.2
Maria: A Christmas Story, 3.38
Marie Angel's Exotic Alphabet: A
Lift-the-Flap Alphabetic Safari, 2.137
Title Index
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Mariel of Redwall, 6.11
Martha Speaks, 6.95
Martin Luther King, Jr., 1.23
Martin's Mice, 6.81
Marvelous Journey through the Night,
The, 6.240
Mary Cassatt, 1.67
Mary McLean and the St. Patrick's Day
Parade, 3.74
Mask of the Dancing Princess, The, 6.168
Mason and Dixon's Line of Fire, 12.74
Matthew and Tilly, 5.167
Mattimeo, 6.73
Max's Chocolate Chicken, 3.48
Max's Dragon Shirt, 6.154
McBroom's Wonderful One- Acre Farm:
Three Tall Tales, 6.169
Meatball, 5.217
Medallion of the Black Hound, 6.297
Medical Dilemmas, 11.137
Meet Edgar Degas, 7.15
Melisande, 13.113
Memorial for Mr. Lincoln, A, 12.60
Mercury, 11.11
Merry Christmas, Festus and Mercury,
3.29
Merry-Go-Round: A Book about Nouns,
9.43
Messages in the Mailbox: How to Write
a Letter, 12.5
Mice Are Nice, 10.24
Michelangelo's World, 1.69
Midnight Horse, The, 6.281
Mike Fink: A Tall Tale, 13.189
Minpins, The, 6.319
Mirette on the High Wire, 8.52
Miss Mary Mack, and Other Children's
Street Rhymes, 10.8
Missing May, 5.201
Missing Mother Goose, The, 13.98
Mississippi Bridge, 8.85
Mitten, The: A Ukrainian Folktale, 13.48
Mockingbird Morning, 10.72
Molasses Flood, 6.209
Mom Is Dating Weird Wayne, 5.71
Monday Run-Day, 2.85
Monkey Island, 5.300
Monster Book of A B C Sounds, The, 2.27
Monsters, 5.51
Moog-Moog, Space Barber, 6.327
Moon and I, The, 1.18
Moon Dragon, The, 13.109
Moon Lady, The, 5.140
Moon of the Chickarees, The, 11.29
Moon of the Fox Pups, The, 11.29
Moon of the Salamanders, The, 11.29
Moon Rope: A Peruvian Folktale/Un
lazo a la luna: Una leyenda Peruana,
13.71
Moon Was Hred of Walking on Air,
13.157
Moose in the Garden, 5.16
"More, More, More," Said the Baby:
Three Love Stories, 2.90
More Amazing but True Sports Stories,
12.114
More Bunny Trouble, 6.157
More Incredible True Adventures, 12.97
Morning Girl, 8.4
Morning Milking, 8.69
Morris and Boris at the Circus, 9.20
Moss Pillows, 6.152
Mother Earth's Counting Book, 2.99
Mother Goose and the Sly Fox, 6.48
Mother Goose's Words of Wit and
Wisdom: A Book of Months, 2.121
Mother Halverson's New Cat, 5.10
Mother Night, 6.41
Mountain Bluebird, The, 11.42
Mouse in My House, A, 6.258
Mouse Rap, The, 5.41
Mr. Griggs' Work, 5.202
Mr. Jordan in the Park, 5.48
Mr. McGill Goes to Town, 5.151
Mr. Mumble, 9.37
Mrs. Mary Malarky's Seven Cats, 5.22
Muggie Maggie, 5.214
My Barn, 2.43
My Brown Bear Barney, 2.48
My Buddy, 5.304
My Buddy, the King, 5.227
My Clothes, 2.81
My Daddy Was a Soldier: A World War
II Story, 8.83
My Daniel, 8.25
My Dearest Dinosaur, 6.156
My Dog, 2.62
My Feet, 11.129
My First Book: Words ~jnd Pictures for
the Very Young, 2.88
My First Chanukah, 3.71
My First Easter, 3.71
My First Halloween, 3.71
My First Look at Colors, 2.91
My First Look at Home, 2.91
My First Look at Numbers, 2.91
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My First Look at Opposites, 2.91
My First Look at Seasons, 2.91
My First Look at Shapes, 2.91
My First Look at Sizes, 2.91
My First Look at Touch, 2.91
My First 100 Words in Spanish and
English, 12.6
My First Passover, 3.71
My First Thanksgiving, 3.71
My Grandmother's Stories: A Collection
of Jewish Folk Tales, 13.74
My Great- Aunt Arizona, 1.36
My Hands, 11.129
My Head Is Red, and Other Riddle
Rhymes, 9.29
My Mom Made Me Go to School,
5.215
My Name Is Not Angelica, 8.20
My Prairie Christmas, 8.27
My Shadow, 10.103
My Sister, 5.91
My Spring Robin, 5.289
My Teacher Fried My Brains, 6.204
My Toys, 2.81
Mysteries of Planet Earth, 11.106
Mystery Tour, 9.1
Nancy, 5.152
Nanny Goat and the Seven Little Kids,
13.96
Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars,
1.44
Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt,
5.263
Nate the Great and the Musical Note,
5.263
Nate the Great and the Stolen Base, 5.263
Nate the Great Goes Down in the
Dumps, 5.263
National Worm Day, 6.220
Native Grasslands, 11.102
Natural Wonders: Stories Science Photos
Tell, 11.121
Natural Wonders and Disasters, 11.112
Natural Wonders of America, 12.48
Nature in Art, 7.16
Nature Walk, 5.278
Nature's Deadly Creatures: A Pop-up
Exploration, 11.31
Nature's Tricksters: Animals and Plants
That Aren't What They Seem, 11.20
Navajo Code Talkers, 12.28
Navigation: A 3-Dimensional
Exploration, 12.122
Near the Sea: A Portfolio of Paintings,
11.89
Neighborhood Odes, 10.76
Nellie: A Cat on Her Own, 6.301
Never Kiss an Alligator!, 11.70
Never Spit on Your Shoes, 6.42
New Boy, The, 6.78
New Illustrated Dinosaur Dictionary,
The, 11.157
New Questions and Answers about
Dinosaurs, 11.158
New Year's Magic, 3.70
Newfound, 5.59
News about Dinosaurs, The, 11.154
Nice Walk in the Jungle, A, 6.200
Nicholas Cricket, 6.91
Nick Butterworth's Book of Nursery
Rhymes, 2.124
Night before Christmas, The; or, A Visit
of St. Nicholas: An Antique
Reproduction, 325
Night of the Whippoorwili, The, 10.25
Night on Neighborhood Street, 10.52
Nightingale, The, 13.35
Nighty-Night, 2.61
Nijinsky: Scenes from the Childhood of
the Great Dancer, 1.17
Nine Ducks Nine, 2.107
Nine O'clock Lullaby, 2.86
No Nap, 5.44
No Plain Pets, 6.27
No Star Nights, 8.84
Noah's Ark, 12.103, 12.104
Nobodies and Somebodies, 5.175
Nobody's Mother Is in Second Grade,
6.216
Noel's Christmas Secret, 3.36
Noisemakers, The, 5.86
Noisy Neighbors: A Book about Animal
Sounds, 2.74
Nora's Duck, 5.282
Norby and Yobo's Great Adventure,
6.269
Northern Lullaby, 10.82
Not-So-Jolly Roger, The, 6.299
Not the Piano, Mrs. Medley!, 5.239
Nothing but the Truth: A Documentary
Novel, 5.296
Nothing to Be Ashamed Of: Growing
Up with Mental Illness in Your
Family, 11.133
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Now Is Your Time! The
African- American Struggle for
Freedom, 12.71
Number the Stars, 8.93
Nurse Lugton's Curtain, 6.163
Nursery Poems and Prayers, 10.22
Nursery Songs and Lullabies, 10.22
Ocean Parade: A Counting Book, 2.109
Ocean World, An, 2.174
Oceans, 11.117
Octopus Is Amazing, An, 11.61
Of Pelicans and Pussycats: Poems and
Limericks, 10.59
Of Swans, Sugarplums and Satin
Slippers: Ballet Stories for Children,
7.7
Oh, Brother, 6.224
Oh, the Places You'll Go!, 3.73
Oh My Baby Bear!, 6.162
Oink, 2.169
Old Black Fly, 2.4
Old-Fashioned 12 3 Book, An, 2.94
Old Ladies Who Liked Cats, The, 13.79
Old MacDonald Had a Farm, 2.156, 2.159
Old Noah's Elephants: An Israeli
Folktale, 13.102
Old Turtle, 6.193
Oliver and Amanda's Halloween, 3.58
Oliver Pig at School, 9.18
Ollie Forgot, 13.45
On Christmas Eve, 3.17
On Granddaddy's Farm, 8.53
On the Far Side of the Mountain, 5.3
On the Farm, 10.18
On the Riverbank, 5.141
Once There Were Giants, 5.143
Once Upon a Horse: A History of
Horses — And How They Shaped
Our History, 12.83
Once Upon A to Z: An Alphabet
Odyssey, 2.15
Once Upon Another: The Tortoise and
the Hare, 13.6
One, Five, Many, 2.112
One Ballerina Two, 2.103
One Bear in the Hospital, 6.37
One Bear with Bees in His Hair,
2.120
One Cow, Moo, Moo!, 2.96
One Good Horse: ACowpuncher's
Counting Book, 2.114
101 Science Tricks: Fun Experiments
with Everyday Materials, 11.124
One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book
in Rhyme, 2.111
One Magic Box, 2.97
One of Three, 5.113
One Sister Too Many, 5.68
One Smiling Grandma: A Caribbean
Counting Book, 2.108
One Sun: A Book of Terse Verse, 9.47
One Yellow Lion, 2.119
Only Brave Tomorrows, 8.16
Ooh-La-La (Max in Love), 6.76
Oom Razoom; or, Go I Know Not
Where, Bring Back I Know Not
What: A Russian Tale, 13.148
Orangutan, 11.75
Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes, The,
2.133
Ordinary Cat, An, 6.79
Origin of Life on Earth, The: An African
Creation Myth, 13.156
Other Bells for Us to Ring, 8.72
Otters under Water, 11.17
Our Poisoned Sky, 11.94
Our Sixth-Grade Sugar Babies, 5.211
Our Solar System, 11.12
Our Teacher's Having a Baby, 5.212
Outer Space and All That Junk, 6.272
Outside Child, The, 5.73
Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and
Their Inventions, 1.35
Over in the Meadow: An Old Counting
Rhyme, 2.134
Over the Green Hills, 5.317
Over the Steamy Swamp, 6.63
Owl and the Pussy-Cat, The, 10.91-10.93
Owl Babies, 6.143
Paddy Pig's Poems: A Story about an
Amusing Fellow and His Friends,
6.44
Paint Book, The, 12.26
Paintbox Penguins: A Book about
Colors, 2.74
Painter's Eye, The: Learning to Look
at Contemporary American Art,
7.12
Paper Book, The, 12.26
Paper Warplanes, 12.21
Parade, 9.55
Party, The, 6.247
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Title Index
Pat-a-Cake, and Other Play Rhymes,
2.126
Patchwork Farmer, The, 2.166
Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland, 1.24
Patty Dillman of Hot Dog Fame, 5.309
Paul Revere's Ride, 10.94
Peace and Friendship /Mir i druzhba:
Russian and American Teens Meet,
12.99
Peacock Pie: A Book of Rhymes, 10.48
Peak Performance: Sports, Science, and
the Body in Action, 12.115
Peddler's Dream, A, 8.64
Pedro's Journal: A Voyage with
Christopher Colum!" us, August 3,
1492-February 14, 1493, 8.3
Penguins, 11.56
Penny in the Road, 8.63
People in Art, 7.16
Percy and the Five Houses, 6.97
Perfect Spot, The, 5.74
Pet Shop, The, 9.1
Peter, Good Night, 6.259
Peter Pan: The Complete and
Unabridged Text, 4.1
Peter's Pockets, 5.129
Petey Moroni's Camp Runamok Diary,
6.205
Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet, 7.8
Phil the Ventriloquist, 6.83
Philadelphia Adventure, The, 6.2
Photography: Take Your Best Shot, 12.24
Picnic at Mudsock Meadow, 5.178
Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin, A, 1.1
Picture Book of Christopher Columbus,
A, 1.2
Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt, A, 1.3
Picture Book of Harriet Tubman, A, 1.4
Picture Book of Helen Keller, A, 1.5
Picture Book of Jesse Owens, A, 1.6
Picture Book of John F. Kennedy, A, 1.7
Picture Book of Thomas Jefferson, A, 1.8
Pig in a Barrow, 2.71
Pig Pig Gets a Job, 6.94
Piggies, 6.262
Piggins and the Royal Wedding, 6.165
Pigs from 1 to 10, 2.104
Pinkerton: America's First Private Eye,
1.72
Piper's Ferry: A Tale of the Texas
Revolution, 8.45
Pippo Gets Lost, 9.14
Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch, 7.18
Pizza Monster, The, 5.182
Place Where Nobody Stopped, The, 6.188
Places in Art, 7.16
Play Day: A Book of Terse Verse, 9.47
Poem for a Pickle, A: Funnybone Verse,
10.66
Poem-Making: Ways to Begin Writing
Poetry, 10.110
Poems of A. Nonny Mouse, 10.37
Poems for Grandmothers, 10.30
Polly Vaughn: A Traditional British
Ballad, 13.20
Polly's Puffin, 5.94
Pome and Peel: A Venetian Tale, 13.72
Pondlarker, 6.171
Pop-Up, Pull-Tab, Playtime House That
Jack Built, The, 2.154
Portrait of a Tragedy: America and the
Vietnam War, 12.94
Possum Come a-Knockin', 6.138
Possum Stew, 6.50
Potato Kid, The, 5.160
Potluck, 2.25
Prairie Visions: The Life and Times of
Solomon Butcher, 1.21
Prayers, Praises, and Thanksgivings,
12.105
Prayers from the Ark: Selected Poems,
10.47
Prince and the Mermaid, The, 13.70
Prince and the Princess, The: A
Bohemian Fairy Tale, 13.105
Prince Lachlan, 9.44
Princess Abigail and the Wonderful Hat,
6.174
Princess and the Frog, The, 13.88
Princess Furball, 13.86
Princess of the Fillmore Street School,
The, 5.224
Princess Pooh, 5.303
Principal's New Clothes, The, 13.57
Print Book, The, 12.26
Private War of Lillian Adams, The, 8.55
Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish: A
Tale of the Coven Tree, 6.276
Promise at the Alamo, A: The Story of a
Texas Girl, 8.29
Proud Rooster and the Fox, 6.191
Pueblo Boy: Growing Up in Two Worlds,
12.39
Pueblo Storyteller, 12.38
Puffins Are Back!, The, 11.40
Pulling My Leg, 5.83
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587
Pumpkin Man and the Crafty Creeper,
The, 6.212
Pumpkin Patch, The, 11.147
Punch in New York, 6.215
Pup Grew Up!, The, 10.96
Puppy, 11.35
Puss in Boots, 13.81, 13.97, 13.116
Quail Song: A Pueblo Indian Tale, 13.58
Queen's Goat, The, 6.179
Quentin Blake's ABC, 2.5
Quest for a King: Searching for the Real
King Arthur, 12.77
Questions, 10.19
Quick! Turn the Page!, 9.33
Quiet, 5.287
Quiet Mother and the Noisy Little Boy,
The, 5.148
R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH,
6.47
Rabbit, 11.35
Race of the Golden Apples, The, 13.172
Rachel Parker, Kindergarten Show-Off,
5.220
Rag Coat, The, 5.123
Rain, Rain, Go Away! A Book of Nursery
Rhymes, 2.130
Rain Forest Secrets, 11.95
Rainbabies, The, 6.323
Rainbow Crow: A Lenape Tale, 13.184
Rainbow Fish, 6.106
Rainbow People, The, 13.150
Rainflowers, 10.106
Random House Book of Sports Stories,
The, 12.119
Rats!, 5.238
Rats on the Roof, and Other Stories, 9.13
Rattlesnake Stew, 6.252
Read Me a Story: A Child's Book of
Favorite Tales, 13.144
Real Nice Clambake, A, 2.158
Real-Skin Rubber Monster Mask, The,
3.53
Rechenka's Eggs, 3.46
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids, 11.97
Red Bear, 2.34
Red Cap, 8.46
Red Day, Green Day, 2.33
Red Dragonfly on My Shoulder, 10.6
Red Fox, 6.64
Red King, The, 6.12
Red Light, Green Light, 2.46
Red Sky at Morning, 8.66
Rehema's Journey: A Visit in Tanzania,
12.50
Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, The,
6.3
Rembrandt's Beret; or, The Painter's
Crown, 6.226
Remembering, and Other Poems,
10.63
Rescue of the Stranded Whales, 11.63
Return of Freddy Legrand, The, 6.196
Return of the Shadows, 6.238
Return of the Home Run Kid, 5.157
Riches, 8.49
Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, The: Key to
Ancient Egypt, 11.86
Riddle Roundup: A Wild Bunch to Beef
Up Your Word Power, 9.30
Ride on the Red Mare's Back, A, 6.13
Right Number of Elephants, The, 2.115
Righteous Revenge of Artemis Bonner,
The, 8.37
Rip Van Winkle, 4.7, 4.8
River Dragon, The, 6.183
River Ran Wild, A: An Environmental
History, 11.91
Road Might Lead to Anywhere, A,
10.89
Road to Memphis, The, 8.86
Roar and More, 2.73
Robin on His Own, 5.207
Rolling Rose, 6.221
Rosa Bonheur, 1.67
Rosa Parks: My Story, 1.49
Rose and Dorothy, 6.118
Rosemary's Witch, 6.20
Rosie the Cool Cat, 6.158
Rosy Cole Discovers America!, 5.97
Rough-Face Girl, The, 13.173
Round Buildings, Square Buildings, and
Buildings That Wiggle like a Fish,
12.46
Roxaboxen, 6.246
Roz and Ozzie, 5.109
Ruby, 6.60
Ruby, the Red-Hot Witch of
Bloomingdale's, 6.288
Rumpelstiltskin, 13,53, 13.99
Russell and Elisa, 5.110
Russia, 12.36
Ryan White: My Own Story, 1.71
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588
Title Index
Sacred Harvest, The: Ojibway Wild Rice
Gathering, 12.42
Sailing to the Sea, 5.5
Sailor Who Captured the Sea, The: A
Story of the Book of Kells, 7.13
Sailor's Bride, The, 6.149
Saint George and the Dragon, 13.175
Salty Dog, 5.8
Sami and the Time of the Troubles, 8.76
Sam's Sandwich, 2.144
Samurai's Daughter, The: A Japanese
Legend, 13.122
Sarah and Me and the Lady from the
Sea, 8.22
Sarah Bear and Sweet Sidney, 6.104
Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of
a Pilgrim Girl, 12.76
Saturnalia, 8.12
Saving Damaris, 8.61
Saying Good-bye to Grandma, 5.205
Scarecrow, 5.310
Scarecrow!, 12.87
Scarlet Flower, The: A Russian Folk Tale,
13.32
Scary Book, The, 6.279
Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your
Bones, 13.127
Schnitzel's First Christmas, 3.41
School, The, 12.19
School Days, 5.216
School Isn't Fair!, 5.210
Sea Full of Sharks, A, 11.62
Sea Lion, The, 6.173
Sea Tale, 13.82
Sea Witches, 6.285
Seal Child, 6.325
Seals, 11.56
Seascapes: Looking at Paintings, 7.17
Seashore Book, The, 6.264
Seasons of Swans, 5.294
Secret Language, The: Pheromones in
the Animal World, 11.30
Seed, a Flower, a Minute, an Hour, A,
2.41
Seeing Earth from Space, 11.8
Self-Portrait with Wings, 6.311
Senator: A Profile of Bill Bradley in the
U. S. Senate, 1.39
Separate Battle, A: Women and the Civil
War, 12.62
Separations, 5.118
Sequoyah and the Cherokee Alphabet,
1.15
Seven Blind Mice, 13.11
Seven Little Hippos, 2.117
Seven Treasure Hunts, The, 5.229
Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind, 5.325
Shades of Gray, 8.39
Shades of Green, 10.15
Shadow of the Wall, 8.91
Shadow over Mousehaven Manor, 6.84
Shadow Play, 8.57
Shadows and Reflections, 2.172
Shaker Inventions, 12.32
Shapes, 7.19
Sharing Susan, 5.81
Shark beneath the Reef, 5.4
Sharks, 11.57
Shazam! Simple Science Magic, 11.126
Sheep Follow, The, 6.150
Sheep in a Shop, 9.51
Sheep on a Ship, 9.52
Sheep Gut to Eat, 9.53
Sherman and Pearl, 5.254
Shhh!, 2.142
Shhhh, 5.101
Shiloh, 5.27
Shimmershine Queens, The, 5.147
Shining Princess, and Other Japanese
Legends, The, 13.178
Shoes from Grandpa, 9.41
Shooting Stars, 11.2
Shortcut, 5.2
Shoshoni, The, 12.33
Show and Tell, 5.256
Shrek!, 6.326
Side by Side: Poems to Read Together,
10.20
Sierra, 10.100
Sierra Club Wayfinding Book, The,
12.128
Silly Billy!, 6.320
Silly Fred, 6.145
Silly Sally, 6.223
Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving Dinner, 3.76
Silver, 5.172
Silver Days, 8.80
Simple Machines, 11.139
Sing to the Sun, 10.45
Singing Bee! A Collection of Favorite
Children's Songs, 13.15
Singing Green, The: New and Selected
Poems for All Seasons, 10.67
Sisters, Long Ago, 6.313
Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little
Bighorn, 1.15
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Sitting on the Farm, 9.9
Six-Dinner Sid, 5.26
Six Sleepy Sheep, 9.42
Six Swans, The, 13.123
Skip to My Lou, 13.29
Sky Above, Earth Below, 5.275
Sky Dogs, 6.195
Sleepytime Book, The, 6.146
Sly, RL: The Case of the Missing Shoes,
6.126
Small Worlds: Exploring the 60 Moons
of Our Solar System, 11.7
Smallest Cow in the World, The, 9.15
Smedge, 6.120
Snake, 11.75
Snakes, 11.73
Sniper, 5.9
Snow Day, 5.57
Snow Fairy and the Spaceman, The, 3.1
Snow Queen, The: A Story in Seven
Parts, 13.36
Snow Speaks, The, 5.47
Snow toward Evening: A Year in a River
Valley, 10.12
Soap Soup, and Other Verses, 10.58
Soda Jerk, 10.73
Some Birthday!, 3.5
Some of the Adventures of Rhode Island
Red, 13.191
Some of the Pieces, 5.197
Somebody and the Three Blairs, 6.133
Something BIG Has Been Here, 10.71
Something Nasty in the Cabbages, 13.9
Somewhere in Africa, 5.320
Song and Dance Man, 5.66
Song for Uncle Harry, A, 5.116
Song of the Chirimia: A Guatemalan
Folktale/La Musica de la Chirimia:
Folklore Guatemalteco, 13.139
Song of the Giraffe, 5.318
Songs from Mother Goose: With the
Traditional Melody for Each, 2.160
Songs of Chanukah, 3.66
Songs of the Wild West, 13.19
Soup in Love, 5.247
South and North, East and West: The Ox-
fam Book of Children's Stories, 6.185
Space: A Three-Dimensional Journey, 11.6
Space Garbage, 11.1
Space Worlds: A Dictionary, 11.13
Spacey Riddles, 9.27
Spanish Pioneers of the Southwest, 12.58
Speak Up, Blanche!, 6.93
Spiders, 11.51
Spirals, Curves, Fanshapes and Lines,
2.68
Spot Goes to the Park, 2.143
Spot Sleeps Over, 2.143
Spring, 11.98
Squares, 2.83
Stamps! A Young Collector's Guide, 12.23
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm
Going to Sneeze!", 6.132
Star, Little Star, 2.61
Star Fisher, The, 8.67
Stars Come Out Within, 1.42
Starstone, The: From Tales of Gom in the
Legends of Ulm, 6.271
Staying with Grandma, 5.131
Steadfast Tin Soldier, The, 13.37, 13.38
Steam Locomotives: A
Three-Dimensional Book, 12.129
Stephen Hawking: Unlocking the
Universe, 1.60
Stephen's Feast, 13.23
Stepping on the Cracks, 8.74
Sterling: The Rescue of a Baby Harbor
Seal, 11.67
Sticks and Stones and Skeleton Bones,
5.163
Stina, 5.69
Stina's Visit, 5.70
Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly
Stupid Tales, The, 13.129
Stolen Egg, The, 5.36
Stone Soup, 13.132
Stonewords: A Ghost Story, 6.280
Stories, 7.19
Stories in Art, 7.16
Story Hour— Starring Megan!, 5.43
Story of Baseball, The, 12.117
Story of Christmas, The /La Historia de
Navidad, 3.31
Story of Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and
Clark, The, 1.55
Story of the White House, The, 12.56
Strawberry, 11.143
Strider, 5.158
Stuff and Nonsense, 6.201
Sugaring Season: Making Maple Syrup,
11.142
Summer, 11.98
Summer of Fire: Yellowstone 1988, 11.100
Summer Wheels, 5.154
Sun, Sand, Sea, Sail, 9.19
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali, 13.188
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Title Index
Sunflakes: Poems for Children, 10.34
Superstar. The Supernova of 1987, 11.3
Surprise in the Wardrobe, The, 6.222
Surprise Party: A Lift-up Pop-up Book,
2.148
Surtsey: The Newest Place on Earth,
11.99
Swan Lake, 7.1, 7.4
Swanfall: Journey of the Tundra Swans,
11.43
Sweetgrass, 8.50
Swineherd, The: Narrated by Himself
and Acted by His Favorite Friends
and Relatives, 13.39
Switch On, Switch Off, 11.120
T. J/s Ghost, 6.293
Take Time to Relax!, 6.38
Taking Care of Tucker, 5.89
Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, The, 6.182
Tale of the Marvellous Blue Mouse, The,
13.171
Tales of Tiddly, 6.98
Talking like the Rain: A First Book of
Poems, 10.23
Talking Pot, The: A Danish Folktale, 13.84
Talking Tree, The: An Old Italian Tale,
13.118
Talking with Artists, 7.9
Tall Boy's Journey, 5.302
Tar Beach, 6.254
Tarzanna!, 6.203
Tattercoats, 6.192, 13.78, 13.89
Taxicab Tales, 5.128
Teammates, 1.33
Tecumseh and the Dream of an
American Indian Nation, 1.15
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, 2.131
Teddy Bear Book, The, 10.32
Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea, 6.265
Tell Me a Story, Mama, 5.114
Telling of the Tales, A: Five Stories, 13.49
Ten Little Rabbits, 2.106
Terrible EEK, The: A Japanese Tale, 13.64
Terrible Hodag, The, 13.44
Terrific Paper Toys, 12.18
Texas Star, 5.49
Thanksgiving Magic, 3.70
That's the Spirit, Claude, 3.28
There's a Girl in My Hammerlock, 5.308
There's a Little Bit of Me in Jamey, 5.189
Things I Like, 2.47
Things That Go Bump in the Night: A
Collection of Original Stories, 6.263
Think Hippo!, 6.124
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A
Native American Year of Moons, 10.4
13th Clue, The, 3.3
This Book Is for Us, 2.176
This Book Is loo Small, 2.176
This Is the Bear and the Scary Night,
6.68
This Is the Key to the Kingdon, 6.227
This Is the Way We Go to School: A Book
about Children around the World,
12.121
This Little Piggy, 2.128
This Place Is Dry, 11.107
This Quiet Lady, 5.149
This Same Sky: A Collection of Poems
from around the World, 10.35
Those Amazing Bats, 11.77
Three Bears, The, 13.46
Three Blind Mice: The Classic Nursery
Rhyme, 2.125
Three Brothers, The: A German Folktale,
13.66
3-D Paper Book, The, 12.26
Three Little Pigs, The, 13.62
Three Little Pigs, and Other Favourite
Nursery Stories, The, 13.138
Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf,
13.119
Three Lives to Live, 6.296
Three Names, 5.24
Three Wishes, 5.159
Three Young Pilgrims, 8.13
Through the Mickle Woods, 13.80
Throwing Heat: The Autobiography of
Nolan Ryan, 1.56
Thumbelina, 13.40-13.42
Thump, Thump, Rat-a-Tat-Tat, 9.35
Thunder Cake, 5.127
Tickle-Toe Rhymes, 2.129
TidyTitch, 5.111
Tiger, 5.268
Tigers, 10.86
Tillie and the Wall, 6.88
Time for Remembering, A, 5.206
Time for School, Nathan!, 6.51
Time to Talk, A: Poems of Friendship,
10.31
Time Train, 6.294
Tingalayo, 13.22
Tiny Patient, The, 5.29
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To Ride a Butterfly: Original Pictures,
Stories, Poems, and Songs for
Children by Fifty-two Distinguished
Authors and Illustrators, 10.27
To the Moon and Back: A Collection of
Poems, 10.26
To the Zoo: Animal Poems, 10.21
Toddlecreek Post Office, 5.306
Together, 10.95
Tom and Pippo and the Dog, 9.14
Tom and Pippo in the Snow, 9.14
Tom and Pippo Make a Friend, 9.14
Tomi Ungerer's Heidi, 4.12
Tommy at the Grocery Store, 6.65
Tongues of Jade, 13.151
Tonight Is Carnavai, 5.313
Tony's Bread: An Italian Folktale, 13.69
Too Many Hopkins, 6.53
Totally Disgusting!, 6.147
Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,
The, 13.3
Townsend's Warbler, 1.26
Traces of Life: The Origins of
Humankind, 11.87
Tracks across America: The Story of the
American Railroad, 1825-1900, 12.125
Train Leaves the Station, 2.110
Train Song, 10.101
Travel Far, Pay No Fare, 6.14
Traveling Musicians of Bremen, The,
13.115
Treasure Island, 4.13
Treasury of Children's Literature, A,
13.73
Treasury of Flower Fairies, A, 10.44
Tree, The, 11.145
Tree Still Stands, A: Jewish Youth in
Eastern Europe Today, 12.106
Triangles, 2.83
Trigwater Did It, 6.257
Trip to Mars, A, 6.268
Troll Story, A, 6.312
Trolley to Yesterday, The, 6.292
Troll's Student Handbook, 11.122
Trouble with Elephants, The, 6.253
Trouble with the Johnsons, The, 6.131
Trouble with Trolls, 6.317
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle,
The, 8.47
Truth about Castles, The, 12.79
Truth about Unicorns, The, 12.81
Tsar's Promise, The: A Russian Tale,
13.124
Tub People, The, 6.318
Tuck Triumphant, 5.35
Tucker and the Bear, 6.43
Tuesday, 6.155
Tunnel, The, 6.277
Turnip, The: An Old Russian Folktale,
13.111
Turtle and the Island, The: A Folktale
from Papua New Guinea, 13.187
Turtle and the Moon, The, 6.136
Turtle Day, 2.59
Turtle in July, 10.75
Turtle Knows Your Name, 13.54
Turtles, 11.56
Twelve Dancing Princesses, 13.106
Twelve Days of Christmas, The: A
Revolving Picture Book, 3.24
Twilight Struggle, A: The Life of John
Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1.34
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, 2.163
Two in a Pocket, 6.110
Two Short and One Long, 5.150
Two Tiny Mice, 5.11
UFO Diary, 6.273
Ugh, 6.225
Ugly Duckling, The, 13.43
Uncle Melvin, 5.248
Uncle Vova's Tree, 5.199
Under the Moon, 2.82
Under the Sun and over the Moon, 2.100
Untold Tales, 13.50
Up North at the Cabin, 5.274
Ups and Downs of Carl Davis IE, The,
5.39
Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the
City, 11.38
Valentine and Orson, 13.55
Vandemark Mummy, The, 5.267
Vasilissa the Beautiful: A Russian
Folktale, 13.145
Venus, 11.11
Very Quiet Cricket, The, 5.15
Victoria Flies High, 6.306
Victoria House, 5.136
Vietnam: Why We Fought — An
Illustrated History, 12.68
Village of Blue Stone, The, 12.44
Visit to Grandma's, A, 6.39
Visit to Oma, A, 5.132
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Visit to the Country, A, 5.283
Visit to the Farm, A, 5.281
Visit with Great-Grandma, A, 5.67
Visual Magic, 11.125
Voice of the Wood, The, 6.9
Voices after Midnight, 6.298
Voices on the Wind: Poems for All
Seasons, 10.3
Voyage of the Frog, The, 5.327
Voyager: Exploring the Outer Planets,
11.15
Waiting for Anya, 8.94
Waiting for Hannah, 5.133
Waiting for Noah, 5.125
Wake Me at Midnight, 5.259
Wake Up, City!, 12.15
Wake Up, Farm!, 12.15
Walden, 4.14
Walking to School, 10.107
Walking to the Creek, 5.295
Wall, The, 5.191
Walloping Window-Blind, The, 10.83
Walt Disney, 1.27
Wanted . . . Mud Blossom, 5.46
War Boy: A Country Childhood, 1.28
Warm as Wool, 8.42
Warm in Winter, 6.121
Watching Whales, 11.66
Water's Way, 11.114
Wayside School Is Falling Down, 5.250
We Remember the Holocaust, 12.29
Weather, 2.69
Weather Words and What They Mean,
11.111
Wednesday Surprise, The, 5.82
Weird! The Complete Book of
Halloween Words, 3.55
Weird Parents, 5.146
Well, I Never!, 6.105
We'll Ride Elephants through Brooklyn,
5.200
Wendell, 6.324
Wendy Watson's Mother Goose, 2.135
We're Going on a Bear Hunt, 9.50
Whales, 11.58, 11.65
Whales' Song, The, 5.137
What Am I? \fery First Riddles, 9.24
What Bit Me?, 11.54
What Can Rabbit Hear?, 2.141
What Can Rabbit See?, 2.141
What Comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?, 2.92
What Else Could It Be?, 2.63
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?,
11.152
What Hearts, 5.80
What I Like, 2.38
What Is a Cat?, 11.69
What Is a Horse?, 11.48
What Makes You So Special?, 12.100
What Will It Be?, 2.63
What Will the Weather Be?, 11.108
Whafs Hiding?, 2.63
What's Missing?, 2.63
What's on the Menu?, 10.14
What's Silly?, 9.34
Whafs So Great about Cindy
Snappleby?, 5.251
What's That Noise?, 5.262
Wheels on the Bus, The, 2.155
When Bluebell Sang, 6.62
When Daddy Had the Chicken Pox, 5.209
When I Am Old with You, 5.115
When One Cat Woke Up: A Cat
Counting Book, 2.95
When the Ark Was Full, 13.174
When the Rooster Crowed, 5.240
When Turtles Come to Town, 11.74
When Will the Fighting Stop? A Child's
View of Jerusalem, 12.40
When You Were Just a Little Girl, 5.102
Where Do Cats Live?, 11.69
Where Do Horses Live?, 11.48
Where Does the Trail Lead?, 5.1
Where Is Ben?, 5.134
Where Is Everybody? An Animal
Alphabet, 2.21
Where Is the Bear at School?, 9.32
Where the Broken Heart Still Beats: The
Story of Cynthia Ann Parker, 8.36
Where's Our Mama?, 5.236
While I Sleep, 2.49
While Shepherds Watched, 3.21
While the Shepheid Slept, 6.101
White Cat, The: An Old French Fairy
Tale, 13.125
White House, The: Cornerstone of a
Nation, 12.55
White Snow, Blue Feather, 5.50
Who Ate It?, 9.25
Who Came Down That Road?, 5.284
Who Can Boo the Loudest?, 9.21
Who Comes with Cannons?, 8.23
Who Discovered America? Mysteries
and Puzzles of the New World, 12.85
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Who Gets the Sun out of Bed?, 6.234
Who Harnessed the Horse? The Story of
Animal Domestication, 11.47
Who Hid It?, 9.25
Who Is Coming to Our House?, 3.35
Who Is the Beast?, 6.26
Who Says That?, 2.84
Who Sees You? At the Pond, 2.149
Who Sees You? In the Jungle, 2.149
Who Uses This?, 2.78
"Who Was That Masked Man,
Anyway?", 8.71
Whoo-oo Is It?, 5.285
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?, 2.139
Why Does It Always Rain on Sukkot?,
3.67
Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian
Folktale, 13.75
Why There Is No Arguing in Heaven: A
Mayan Myth, 13.169
Widow's Broom, The, 6.21
Wilbur's Space Machine, 6.4
Wild Christmas Reindeer, The, 3.13
Wild Goat, 11.75
Wildlife 12 3, The: A Nature Counting
Book, 2.118
Willie's Not the Hugging Kind, 5.72
Will's Mammoth, 6.245
Winchesters, The, 5.88
Wind and the Sun, The: An Aesop Fable,
13.10
Window, 5.270
Windows on Wildlife, 11.78
Wing Shop, The, 6.315
Wings, 6.307
Wings along the Waterway, 11.39
Winter, 11.98
Winter Room, The, 5.61
Winter Whale, 5.31
Wise Woman and Her Secret, The, 5.58
Wish for Wings That Work, A: An Opus
Christmas Story, 3.12
Witch Doll, The, 6.16
Witch Hazel, 6.286
Witch Watch, 10.84
Witches of Venice, The, 13.110
Witch's Eye, The, 6.284
With Love from Gran, 5.314
Wolf Child, 8.1
Wolfed: The First Six Years in the Life of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
1756-1762,1.70
Wonder Shoes, The, 6.167
Wonderful Pussy Willows, 11.150
Wooden Doll, The, 5.76
Woody's 20 Grow Big Songs, 2.157
Words of Stone, 5.165
Working Cotton, 5.145
World Famous Muriel and the Magic
Mystery, 5.257
World That Jack Built, The, 2.122
Worlds Apart, 5.124
Worst Person's Christmas, The, 3.37
Wright Brothers, The: How They
Invented the Airplane, 1.29
Year in the Country, A, 2.60
Year of the Panda, The, 5.290
Yellow Ball, 2.40
Yes, Dear, 6.242
You Silly Goose, 6.148
Young Joan, 8.2
Young Lions, 11.85
Young Nick and Jubilee, 8.19
Young Painter, A: The Life and Paintings
of Wang Yani— China's
Extraordinary Young Artist, 1.73
Your Best Friend, Kate, 5.153
Your Cat's Wild Cousins, 11.80
Your Move, J.?.!, 5.219
Your Pet Dinosaur: An Owner's Manual
by Dr. Rex, 6.129
You're Not My Cat, 5.155
Zackary Raffles, 6.85
Zebra-Riding Cowboy, The: A Folk Song
from the Old West, 2.161
Zorno the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from
West Africa, 13.108
Zoodles, 9.49
Zooful of Animals, A, 10.9
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Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods Alphabet Year by Betsy Bowen. Copyright 1991
by Betsy Bowen.
Baby-O by Nancy White Carlstrom; illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. Text copy-
right 1992 by Nancy White Carlstrom; illustrations copyright 1992 by Sucie
Stevenson.
Celia's Island Journal by Celia Thaxter; adapted and illustrated by Loretta
Krupinski. Copyright 1992 by Loretta Krupinski.
Cockatoos by Quentin Blake. Copyright 1992 by Quentin Blake.
Dinosaurs Alive and Well! A Guide to Good Health by Laurie Krasny Brown;
illustrated by Marc Brown. Copyright 1990 by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc
Brown.
Fire and Silk: Flying in a Hot Air Balloon by Neil Johnson. Copyright 1991 by Neil
Johnson.
The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Copyright 1991 by Allan
Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg.
The Lemonade Babysitter by Karen Waggoner; illustrated by Dorothy Donohue.
Text copyright 1992 by Karen Waggoner; Illustrations copyright 1992 by
Dorothy Donohue.
Noah's Ark illustrated by Isabelle Brent. Illustration copyright 1992 by Isabelle
Brent.
The Pop-Up, Pull-Tab, Playtime House That Jack Built by Nadine Bernard Westcott.
Copyright 1991 by Intervisual Communications, Inc.; illustrations copyright
1991 by Nadine Bernard Westcott.
The Rag Coat by Lauren Mills. Copyright 1991 by Lauren Mills.
A Real Nice Clambake by Oscar Hammerstein II; illustrated by Nadine Bernard
Westcott. Text copyright 1945 by Williamson Music, Inc.; illustration copyright
1992 by Nadine Bernard Westcott.
Recycle: A Handbook for Kids by Gail Gibbons. Copyright 1992 by Gail Gibbons.
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Talking Like the Rain: A Read-io-me Book of Poems selected by X. J. Kennedy and
Dorothy M, Kennedy; illustrated by Jane Dyer. Text copyright 1992 by X. J. and
Dorothy Kennedy, Ltd.; illustrations copyright 1992 by Jane Dyer.
Who Harnessed the Horse? The Story of Animal Domestication by Margery Facklam;
illustrated by Steven Parton. Text copyright 1992 by Margery Facklam; illustra-
tions copyright 1992 by Steven Parton.
Macmillan Publishing Company
Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's written and illustrated by E. L.
Konigsburg. Published by Atheneum, an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing
Company
Beyond the Ridge written and illustrated by Paul Goble. Published by Bradbury
Press, an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman; illustrated by S. D. Schindler. Published by
Macmillan, an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
A Birthday Basket for Tia by Pat Mora; illustrated by. Cecily Lang. Published by
Macmillan, an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
The Exiles by Hilary McKay. Published by McElderry, an imprint of the Macmil-
lan Publishing Company.
Grasshopper Summer by Ann Turner. Published by Macmillan, an imprint of the
Macmillan Publishing Company.
Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner; illustrated by Ron Himler. Published by Macmillan,
an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
The Moon Lady by Amy Tan; illustrated by Gretchen Schields. Published by
Macmillan, an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company
Tthanu: The Last Book ofEarthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin. Published by Atheneum,
an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
TJiree Young Pilgrims by Cheryl Harness. Published by Bradbury Press, an im-
print of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen; illustrated by Helen Oxbury.
Published by McElderry, an imprint of the Macmillan Publishing Company.
Millbrook Press
Fiesta: Mexico's Great Celebrations by Elizabeth Silverthorne; illustrated by Jan
Davey Ellis. Used by permission of The Millbrook Press Inc.
William Morrow & Company
Aardvarks, Disembark! by Ann Jonas from Greenwillow Books: a division of
William Morrow & Company.
Alison's Zinnia by Anita Lobel from Greenwillow Books: a division of William
Morrow & Company.
American Politics: How It Really Works by Milton Meltzer from Morrow Junior
Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Asleep, Asleep by Mirra Ginsburg; illustrated by Nancy Tafuri, from Greenwillow
Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare by Diane Stanley and Peter Ven-
nema; illustrated by Diane Stanley, from Morrow Junior Books: a division of
William Morrow & Company.
Caribbean Carnival: Songs of the West Indies by Irving Burgie; illustrated by Frane*
Lessac, from Tambourine Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Dinosaur Dig by Kathryn Lasky; photographs by Christopher G. Knight, from
Morrow Junior Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
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Each Orange Had S Slices: A Counting Book by Paul Giganti, Jr.; illustrated by
Donald Crews, from Greenwillow Books: a division of William Morrow &
Company.
Elfwyris Saga story and illustrations by David Wisniewski, from Lothrop, Lee &
Shepard: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Greedyanna by Frank Remkiewics, from Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books: a divi-
sion of William Morrow & Company.
Hopscotch around the World by Mary D. Lankford; illustrated by Karen Milone,
from Morrow Junior Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
I Spy: An Alphabet in Art devised and selected by Lucy Micklethwait, from
Greenwillow Books: a division of William Morrow & Company
If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz; illustrated by Steven Kellogg, from
Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Lightning Inside You edited by John Bierhorst; illustrated by Louise Brierley.
Published by Morrow Junior Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Little Mouse's Painting by Diane Wolkstein; illustrated by Maryjane Begin, from
Morrow Junior Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Loop the Loop by Barbara Dugan; illustrated by James Stevenson, from Greenwil-
low Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
An Ocean World by Peter Sis, from Greenwillow Books: a division of William
Morrow & Company.
Our Solar System by Seymour Simon, from Morrow Junior Books: a division of
William Morrow & Company.
Princess Furball by Charlotte Huck; illustrated by Anita Lobel, from Greenwil-
low Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed; illustrated by Jim LaMarche, published
by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
The Rainbow People by Laurence Yep, from Morrow Junior Books: a division of
William Morrow & Company.
The Star Fisher by Laurence Yep, from Morrow Junior Books: a division of
William Morrow & Company.
The 13th Clue by Ann Jonas, from Greenwillow Books: a division of William
Morrow & Company.
Traces of Life: The Origins of Humankind by Kathryn Lasky; illustrated by Whitney
Powell, from Morrow Junior Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Tivinkle, Hvinkle, Little Star illustrated by Michael Hague, from Morrow Junior
Books: a division of William Morrow & Company.
Up North at the Cabin by Marsha Wilson Chall; illustrated by Steve Johns,
published by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books: a division of William Morrow and
Company.
Words of Stone by Kevin Henkes, from Greenwillow Books: a division of William
Morrow & Company.
has granted permission to use photo images of covers of the following titles:
Abuela by Arthur Dorros; illustrated by Elisa Kleven.
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman; illustrated by Caroline Binch.
Anansi Finds a Fool by \ferna Aardema; illustrated by Bryna Walman.
Behind tlie Blue and Gray: The Soldier's Life in the Civil War by Delia Ray.
Benjamin's Barn by Reeve Lindbergh; illustrated by Susan Jeffers.
The Big Book of Peace by various artists and writers.
Bizarre Birds and Beasts: Animal Verses by James Marsh.
Boots and the Glass Mountain by Claire Martin; illustrated by Gennady Spirin.
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky illustrated by Susan Jeffers.
Penguin USA
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The Day the Goose Got Loose by Reeve Lindbergh; illustrated by Steven Kellogg.
The Fortune Tellers by Lloyd Alexander; illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.
Fox Outfoxed by James Marshall.
Fudge-a-mania by Judy Blume.
Gorilla/Chinchilla by Bert Kitchen.
The Horrendous Hullabaloo by Margaret Many; illustrated by Patricia MacCarthy.
A Little Excitement by Marc Harshman; illustrated by Ted Rand.
Lyddie by Katherine Paterson.
The Jedera Adventure by Lloyd Alexander.
The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket by Sonia Levitin; illustrated by Jerry
Pinkney.
Matthew and Tilly by Rebecca C. Jones; illustrated by Beth Peck.
Max's Chocolate Chicken by Rosemary Wells.
Mississippi Bridge by Mildred D. Taylor; illustrated by Max Ginsburg.
Mother Goose's Words of Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Months by Tedd Arnold.
The Minpins by Roald Dahl; illustrated by Patrick Benson.
A Nice Walk in the Jungle by Nan Bodsworth.
Ocean Parade: A Counting Bookby Patricia MacCarthy.
Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; illustrated by Ted Rand.
Pome & Peel by Amy Ehrlich; illustrated by Laszl6 G£l.
The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen by Lloyd Alexander.
The Road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor.
Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins.
Ryan White: My Own Story by Ryan White and Ann Marie Cunningham.
The Samurai's Daughter by Robert D. San Souci; illustrated by Stephen T.
Johnson.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka and Lane
Smith.
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks by Katherine Paterson; illustrated by Leo and
Diane Dillon.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson; illustrated by Robert Ingpen.
The Trolley to Yesterday by John Bellairs.
Visual Magic by David Thomson.
Weird Parents by Audrey Wood.
When You Were Just a Little Girl by B. G. Hennessy; illustrated by Jeanne Arnold.
Putnam & Grosset Group
The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver by Edna St. Vincent Millay; illustrated by Beth
Peck. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt by Jean Fritz; illustrated by Mike Wimmer. Re-
printed by permission of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Dear Dr. Bell . . . Your friend, Helen Keller by Judith St. George. Reprinted by
permission of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Dinosaur Dances by Jane Yolen; illustrated by Bruce Degen. Reprinted by permis-
sion of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons and Other Creatures that Never Were. Reprinted by
permission of Philomel Books.
Finding Foxes by Allison Blyler; illustrated by Robert J. Blake. Reprinted by
permission of Philomel Books.
Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle by Bryna Stevens; illustrated by
Ruth Hetjen Councell. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale from Japan by Tejima. Reprinted by permission of Phi-
lomel Books.
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Laura Charlotte by Kathryn O. Galbraith; illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Reprinted
by permission of Philomel Books.
The Leaving by Budge Wilson. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Mariel o/Redwall by Brian Jacques. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Mason and Dixon's Line of Fire by Judith St. George. Reprinted by permission of
G. P. Putnam's Sons.
A Memorial for Mr. Lincoln by Brent Ashabranner; photographs by Jennifer Ash-
abranner. Reprinted by permission of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Michelangelo s World by Piero Ventura. Reprinted by permission of G. P. Put-
nam's Sons.
Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully. Reprinted by permission of
G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Nate the Great and the Stolen Base by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat; illustrated by
Marc Simont. Reprinted by permission of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Northern Lullaby by Nancy White Carlstrom; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dil-
lon. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Otters Under Water by Jim Arnosky. Reprinted by permission of G. P Putnam's
Sons.
The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear; illustrated by Jan Brett. Reprinted by
permission of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Picnic at Mudsock Meadow by Patricia Polacco. Reprinted by permission of G. P.
Putnam's Sons.
Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young. Reprinted by permission of Philomel Books.
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons by Joseph
Bruchac and Jonathan London; illustrated by Thomas Locker. Reprinted by
permission of Philomel Books.
The Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett. Reprinted by permission of G. P. Putnam's
Sons.
Wj7/'s Mammoth by Rafe Martin; illustrated by Stephen GammelL Reprinted by
permission of G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Random House
The Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural by Patricia C. McKissack;
illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Illustrations copyright © 1992 by Brian Pinkney.
The High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake by Nancy
Willard; illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson. Dlustrations copyright © 1990 by
Richard Jesse Watson.
hist whist by e. e. cummings; illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray. Illustrations
copyright © 1989 by Deborah Kogan Ray.
No Star Nights by Anna Egan Smucker; illustrated by Steve Johnson. Dlustra-
tions copyright © 1989 by Steve Johnson.
Piggies by Audrey and Don Wood. Illustration copyright © 1991 by Don Wood.
Poems by A. Nonny Mouse selected by Jack Prelutsky; illustrated by Henrik
Drescher. Illustrations copyright 1989 by Henrik Drescher.
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold. Illustrations copyright © 1991 by Faith Ringgold.
Tillie and the Wall by Leo Lionni. Illustrations copyright © 1989 by Leo Lionni.
Sierra Club Books for Children
Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon Creek and
Brought It Back to Life by Molly Cone; photographs by Sidnee Wheelwright.
Cover photograph © Sidnee Wheelwright from Come Back, Salmon written by
Molly Cone and published by Sierra Club Books for Children.
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Nature's Tricksters: Animals and Plants that Aren't What They Seem by Mary Batten;
illustrated by Lois Lovejoy. Illustration copyright © 1992 by Lois Lovejoy from
Nature's Tricksters, written by Mary Batten and published by Sierra Club Books
for Children.
Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City by Barbara Bash. Illustration copyright
© 1990 by Barbara Bash from her book Urban Roosts, published by Sierra Club
Books for Children.
Simon & Schuster
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault; illustrated by
Lois Ehlert. Copyright © by Lois Ehlert, reprinted by arrangement with Simon
& Schuster.
Frog Odyssey by Juliet and Charles Snape. Copyright © 1991 by Juliet and
Charles Snape, reprinted by arrangement with Simon & Schuster.
The Grandpa Days by Joan W. Bios; illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully. Copy-
right © 1989 by Emily Arnold McCully reprinted by arrangement with Simon
& Schuster.
The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde; illustrated by Ed Young. Copyright © 1989 by
Ed Young, reprinted by arrangement with Simon & Schuster.
What Comes in 2's 3's and 4's? by Suzanne Aker; illustrated by Bernie Karlin.
Copyright © 1990 by Bernie Karlin, reprinted by arrangement with Simon &
Schuster.
The Wise Woman and Her Secret by Eve Merriam; illustrated by Linda Graves.
Copyright © 1991 by Linda Graves, reprinted by arrangement with Simon &
Schuster.
Sterling
Fun with Paper Bags & Cardboard Tubes by F. Virginia Walter. Used by permission
of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 387 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10016 from Fun
with Paper Bags & Cardboard Tubes by F. Virginia Walter, © 1992 by F. Virginia
Walter
Walker & Company
A Long Hard journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter by Patricia and Frederick
Mekissak. Jacket photos courtesy of A. Philip Randolph Institute, World Arts
Foundation, Inc. and A. Philip Randolph Institute. Jacket design by Michael
Chesworth.
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Editors
Julie M. Jensen is professor of Language and
Literacy Studies, a division of the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction at The University of
Texas at Austin. She is a graduate of the Univer-
sity of Minnesota and a former teacher in the
Minneapolis Public Schools. Long active in the
Council and its affiliates, Jensen was president of
both NCTE (1988) and of its Central Texas Coun-
cil. She has served NCTE's publication program
as a member of the Editorial Board, as well as
editor of the elementary section journal, Lan-
guage Arts (1976-1983), and several NCTE titles,
including Measures for Research and Evaluation in
the English Language Arts (two volumes with Wil-
liam Fagan and Charles Cooper) and Composing
and Comprehending.
Nancy Roser is professor of Language and Liter-
acy Studies in the Department of Curriculum
and Instruction at The University of Texas at
Austin. She teaches both graduate and under-
graduate courses in language arts and reading.
Her research interests include the use of trade
literature within elementary classrooms.
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published between 1988 and 1992. Whether the works
explore shooting stars or raging rivers, baseball or hopscotch,
birthday traditions or Halloween words, these summaries
contain brief synopses of each book's plot or contents, full
bibliographic information, the ISBN for each book, the total
page count, and when appropriate, information on illus-
trations, applications in the classroom, and book awards.
With an astonishing variety of titles to choose from, teachers
and students a!*k? will find new and exciting books to read
and share, on subjects from dinosaurs and teddy bears to
poetry and retold nursery rhymes to Rosa Parks and Ryan
White. Indexes of authors, illustrators, subjects, and titles will
aid teachers and librarians in developing teaching units
and in suggesting or locating particular books for
young readers. Also included are a directory of
publishers and a listing of
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